Scooters & Take 5 Oil Change (former Famous Daves - SWC 120th & L)

jheard15 · Post by **jheard15** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 4:15 pm

Willy and Greg Cutchall are two of the more important figures when it comes to pizza and fast food in Omaha. Willy's last venture lasted about 2 months when he tried to open another Godfathers on 180th and Dodge.

Cutchall is involved in dozens of concepts including Austin's at 168th and Center. I've heard that won't last much longer. That location is cursed. I've also heard Greg is battling cancer. Hope he pulls through.

Here's Cutchall's lineup: https://www.cutchallmanagement.com/

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 1:02 pm

Padre wrote: Sat Oct 23, 2021 8:29 pm On their website it says “Relocation announcement coming soon!”

It seems like I almost always define "soon" differently than businesses do. lol

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 8:32 pm

No business intending to relocate closes up shop (and un-employs their entire staff) without first securing a new business address. Certainly not a large established corporation.
Another car wash and a Sonic drive-in will serve as an apt entry point to Millard.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:42 am

Any word on where the closed 120th & L Famous Dave's is planning on reopening? Their listing on Famous Dave's website still says, "Relocation announcement coming soon!"

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:00 am

ChadJK wrote: Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:42 am Any word on where the closed 120th & L Famous Dave's is planning on reopening? Their listing on Famous Dave's website still says, "Relocation announcement coming soon!"

The relocation announcement is still "coming soon."

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:59 am

Looks like a Fast Food and a Coffee Shop:
https://planning.cityofomaha.org/images ... une/23.pdf

Coffee is definitely a scooters, but I don't recognize the fast food floor plan.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:55 am

Brad wrote: Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:59 am Looks like a Fast Food and a Coffee Shop:
https://planning.cityofomaha.org/images ... une/23.pdf

Coffee is definitely a scooters, but I don't recognize the fast food floor plan.

We can rule out BK. As bad as many of Omaha stores are they seem to be better than many other cities.

Maybe it's the Wienerschnirzel?

BIGO88 · Post by **BIGO88** » Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:20 am

This is going to be another location for Burger Detour.

TransitOriented · Post by **TransitOriented** » Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:11 am

BIGO88 wrote: Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:20 am This is going to be another location for Burger Detour.

Owned by the Tiburon golf embezzler who later became The Good Life assaulter and later deleted evidence guy. Never going there.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:23 am

TransitOriented wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:11 am
BIGO88 wrote: Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:20 am This is going to be another location for Burger Detour.
Owned by the Tiburon golf embezzler who later became The Good Life assaulter and later deleted evidence guy. Never going there.

He's a piece of |expletive|.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:15 am

I'm acquainted with that guy. My wife went to high school with him. He's definitely a d-bag. I avoided Good Life for years because I didn't want to give him any of my money. Now that he's sold off Good Life I do occasionally patronize that place. I'll make a note to avoid that Burger Detour. Nothing against Burger Detour, I just refuse to give that guy my money.

On a side note, I heard he kept most of Good Life's assets in his mother's name so they couldn't be seized or frozen with all of his criminal/civil proceedings over the years. Purely rumor, of course, but I wouldn't be surprised.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:35 am

ChadJK wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:15 am I'm acquainted with that guy. My wife went to high school with him. He's definitely a d-bag. I avoided Good Life for years because I didn't want to give him any of my money. Now that he's sold off Good Life I do occasionally patronize that place. I'll make a note to avoid that Burger Detour. Nothing against Burger Detour, I just refuse to give that guy my money.

On a side note, I heard he kept most of Good Life's assets in his mother's name so they couldn't be seized or frozen with all of his criminal/civil proceedings over the years. Purely rumor, of course, but I wouldn't be surprised.

Just to confirm, the trashy Good Life Guy is the primary owner of Burger Detour? All of them or just this location?

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:13 am

Greg S wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:35 am
ChadJK wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:15 am I'm acquainted with that guy. My wife went to high school with him. He's definitely a d-bag. I avoided Good Life for years because I didn't want to give him any of my money. Now that he's sold off Good Life I do occasionally patronize that place. I'll make a note to avoid that Burger Detour. Nothing against Burger Detour, I just refuse to give that guy my money.

On a side note, I heard he kept most of Good Life's assets in his mother's name so they couldn't be seized or frozen with all of his criminal/civil proceedings over the years. Purely rumor, of course, but I wouldn't be surprised.

Just to confirm, the trashy Good Life Guy is the primary owner of Burger Detour? All of them or just this location?

Also, as a follow up "just to confirm", this guy (the original Good Life owner) is no longer associated with ANY Good Life locations?

Second, if he was found guilty of basically lying to cops and purposely hiding evidence why isn't he in jail?

Lastly, IF the above is true (he hid evidence and was found guilty), is this new burger place called Burger Detour a franchise or his own concept? If it's a franchise, WOW would they allow this asshat to be a franchisee?

Longlurker · Post by **Longlurker** » Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:13 am

I was wondering just the other day... how does this guy, considering his lengthy history, have the money to fund these large ventures? I've run a successful 4 location restaurant concept for 12 years, never embezzled, never hid evidence, never assaulted anyone. And I doubt I could get the money to open one more of my concept right now. Based on my experience, those burger detour buildouts look like they're well north of $1m a piece. Who is lending him that kind of cash? (Give me their number though.)

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:20 am

Longlurker wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:13 am I was wondering just the other day... how does this guy, considering his lengthy history, have the money to fund these large ventures? I've run a successful 4 location restaurant concept for 12 years, never embezzled, never hid evidence, never assaulted anyone. And I doubt I could get the money to open one more of my concept right now. Based on my experience, those burger detour buildouts look like they're well north of $1m a piece. Who is lending him that kind of cash? (Give me their number though.)

Wealthy parents? Idk, sometimes the world rewards those who don't deserve it...

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Fri Aug 04, 2023 3:09 pm

Louie wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:20 am
Longlurker wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:13 am I was wondering just the other day... how does this guy, considering his lengthy history, have the money to fund these large ventures? I've run a successful 4 location restaurant concept for 12 years, never embezzled, never hid evidence, never assaulted anyone. And I doubt I could get the money to open one more of my concept right now. Based on my experience, those burger detour buildouts look like they're well north of $1m a piece. Who is lending him that kind of cash? (Give me their number though.)
Wealthy parents? Idk, sometimes the world rewards those who don't deserve it...

I often times wonder the same thing - weird to me.

omaha79 · Post by **omaha79** » Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:59 am

NEDodger wrote: Thu Oct 28, 2021 12:20 am I thought this was oddly timely. A few weeks ago I was at an antique store in the Haymarket and came across a copy of the 150th anniversary of Omaha book. Picked it up as I thought it'd be an interesting snapshot/time capsule bit of reading. I never knew this, but apparently Willy Thiesen is who originally brought Famous Dave's to Omaha:

I'll argue forever that Daves was actually good in the early years when it was brought to Omaha. But, you could smell it cooking a mile away. They did everything in house, as the article said. Later, I heard more that it went the way of places like Applebees where so much was prepared offsite and, gasp, microwaved. I last went to Daves about 10 years ago and felt no need to go back. Not sure how the Bellevue location limps along with so many alternatives in the area.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Aug 09, 2023 11:32 am

I loved Famous Dave’s when they first opened, and for quite a few years afterward. Their garbage can lid platters were something to behold. I haven’t been back in maybe 5 years, since all of the Omaha locations closed.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:44 am

I love BBQ and would probably eat it 7 days a week if the budget and my spouse permitted it. lol I tend toward the locally owned places and have my favorites, but for all the smack that gets talked about chains, Famous Dave's does some pretty decent crowd-pleaser BBQ. They have a broad menu, so if there's one or two people in your dining party that aren't big BBQ fans they have alternatives they can order. I especially like how they finish their ribs on the grill. Think char-buffed buffalo wings, but with ribs. You get the best of slow-smoked meat and flame-grilled meat that way. When the 120th & L location was open I used to stop in 2 or 3 times per year. Also, it feels like there's a LOT more BBQ competition in the Omaha metro area these days. Just within a few minutes drive of Famous Dave's defunct 120th & L location there's Hog Wild, Rib Shack, and Smokin' Barrel.

NEDodger · Post by **NEDodger** » Thu Aug 10, 2023 10:03 am

ChadJK wrote: Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:44 am I love BBQ and would probably eat it 7 days a week if the budget and my spouse permitted it. lol I tend toward the locally owned places and have my favorites, but for all the smack that gets talked about chains, Famous Dave's does some pretty decent crowd-pleaser BBQ. They have a broad menu, so if there's one or two people in your dining party that aren't big BBQ fans they have alternatives they can order. I especially like how they finish their ribs on the grill. Think char-buffed buffalo wings, but with ribs. You get the best of slow-smoked meat and flame-grilled meat that way. When the 120th & L location was open I used to stop in 2 or 3 times per year. Also, it feels like there's a LOT more BBQ competition in the Omaha metro area these days. Just within a few minutes drive of Famous Dave's defunct 120th & L location there's Hog Wild, Rib Shack, and Smokin' Barrel.

Literally split on the place. I think the meats are good but the sides are awful.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Fri Aug 11, 2023 10:34 am

I loved their baked beans, and their fries and cornbread were good as well.

omaha79 · Post by **omaha79** » Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:18 am

ChadJK wrote: Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:44 am I love BBQ and would probably eat it 7 days a week if the budget and my spouse permitted it. lol I tend toward the locally owned places and have my favorites, but for all the smack that gets talked about chains, Famous Dave's does some pretty decent crowd-pleaser BBQ. They have a broad menu, so if there's one or two people in your dining party that aren't big BBQ fans they have alternatives they can order. I especially like how they finish their ribs on the grill. Think char-buffed buffalo wings, but with ribs. You get the best of slow-smoked meat and flame-grilled meat that way. When the 120th & L location was open I used to stop in 2 or 3 times per year. Also, it feels like there's a LOT more BBQ competition in the Omaha metro area these days. Just within a few minutes drive of Famous Dave's defunct 120th & L location there's Hog Wild, Rib Shack, and Smokin' Barrel.

I need to try Smokin Barrel. been on the list a while now. Rib Shack was solid, but I don't think it measures quite up to J's or Mission Ave.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:09 pm

Longlurker wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:13 am I was wondering just the other day... how does this guy, considering his lengthy history, have the money to fund these large ventures? I've run a successful 4 location restaurant concept for 12 years, never embezzled, never hid evidence, never assaulted anyone. And I doubt I could get the money to open one more of my concept right now. Based on my experience, those burger detour buildouts look like they're well north of $1m a piece. Who is lending him that kind of cash? (Give me their number though.)

What type of concept do you operate if you don't mind sharing?

Longlurker · Post by **Longlurker** » Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:44 pm

bbinks wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:09 pm
Longlurker wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:13 am I was wondering just the other day... how does this guy, considering his lengthy history, have the money to fund these large ventures? I've run a successful 4 location restaurant concept for 12 years, never embezzled, never hid evidence, never assaulted anyone. And I doubt I could get the money to open one more of my concept right now. Based on my experience, those burger detour buildouts look like they're well north of $1m a piece. Who is lending him that kind of cash? (Give me their number though.)
What type of concept do you operate if you don't mind sharing?

I'm a Frachisee of a mid-sized regional pizza concept. That probably narrows down the options for you, but I must say no more! I enjoy the freedom to speak my mind with some anonymity here.

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:59 am

Longlurker wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:44 pm
bbinks wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:09 pm
Longlurker wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:13 am I was wondering just the other day... how does this guy, considering his lengthy history, have the money to fund these large ventures? I've run a successful 4 location restaurant concept for 12 years, never embezzled, never hid evidence, never assaulted anyone. And I doubt I could get the money to open one more of my concept right now. Based on my experience, those burger detour buildouts look like they're well north of $1m a piece. Who is lending him that kind of cash? (Give me their number though.)
What type of concept do you operate if you don't mind sharing?
I'm a Frachisee of a mid-sized regional pizza concept. That probably narrows down the options for you, but I must say no more! I enjoy the freedom to speak my mind with some anonymity here.

Sounds like he runs Taco Bells...

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:27 am

djc311 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:59 am
Longlurker wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:44 pm
bbinks wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:09 pm
Longlurker wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:13 am I was wondering just the other day... how does this guy, considering his lengthy history, have the money to fund these large ventures? I've run a successful 4 location restaurant concept for 12 years, never embezzled, never hid evidence, never assaulted anyone. And I doubt I could get the money to open one more of my concept right now. Based on my experience, those burger detour buildouts look like they're well north of $1m a piece. Who is lending him that kind of cash? (Give me their number though.)
What type of concept do you operate if you don't mind sharing?
I'm a Frachisee of a mid-sized regional pizza concept. That probably narrows down the options for you, but I must say no more! I enjoy the freedom to speak my mind with some anonymity here.
Sounds like he runs Taco Bells...

Taco heck = Pizza ?????

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:45 am

djc311 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:59 am
Longlurker wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:44 pm I'm a Frachisee of a mid-sized regional pizza concept. That probably narrows down the options for you, but I must say no more! I enjoy the freedom to speak my mind with some anonymity here.
Sounds like he runs Taco Bells...

What a fun spin on Taco Bell. They do have the Mexican Pizza there, so you could make a weak argument that they are, in fact, a pizzeria of sorts. lol

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:57 am

ChadJK wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:45 am
djc311 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:59 am
Longlurker wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:44 pm I'm a Frachisee of a mid-sized regional pizza concept. That probably narrows down the options for you, but I must say no more! I enjoy the freedom to speak my mind with some anonymity here.
Sounds like he runs Taco Bells...
What a fun spin on Taco Bell. They do have the Mexican Pizza there, so you could make a weak argument that they are, in fact, a pizzeria of sorts. lol

EXACTLY. LOL

Although it was meant with full on sarcasm. We could figure it out, I'm sure. However they obviously would like to try and remain anonymous.

Longlurker · Post by **Longlurker** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:39 am

djc311 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:57 am
ChadJK wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:45 am
djc311 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:59 am
Longlurker wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:44 pm I'm a Frachisee of a mid-sized regional pizza concept. That probably narrows down the options for you, but I must say no more! I enjoy the freedom to speak my mind with some anonymity here.
Sounds like he runs Taco Bells...
What a fun spin on Taco Bell. They do have the Mexican Pizza there, so you could make a weak argument that they are, in fact, a pizzeria of sorts. lol
EXACTLY. LOL

Although it was meant with full on sarcasm. We could figure it out, I'm sure. However they obviously would like to try and remain anonymous.

Haha I'm very comfortable confirming that I am in no way affiliated with Taco Bell. Though by complete chance, IE nothing to do with us both being in restaurants, I am friends with one of the local McDonald's franchisees.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:33 am

I don't see a Building Permit yet, but there is a Plumbing and and HVAC Permit for a new Scooters Coffee on the South West Corner of 120 and L Street, where Burger Detour was going to build. There is also a second empty lot to the west of it with no permits.

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:45 am

Brad wrote: Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:33 am I don't see a Building Permit yet, but there is a Plumbing and and HVAC Permit for a new Scooters Coffee on the South West Corner of 120 and L Street, where Burger Detour was going to build. There is also a second empty lot to the west of it with no permits.

Weird - so if they're going closest to the corner that would mean they're likely NOT using any of the existing rough-in work, LOL.

I guess it makes sense as a dedicated drive-thru restaurant won't require the same plumbing that Burger Detour would have used. Hopefully something comes along. I imagine it will NOT be a Starbucks

S.O.Boy · Post by **S.O.Boy** » Wed Feb 04, 2026 4:03 pm

Banner looked like Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 04, 2026 4:52 pm

S.O.Boy wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 4:03 pm Banner looked like Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

The Famous Dave/Austin's lot was split in two. They must be the other half?

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Fri Feb 06, 2026 11:05 am

Nice to see that chain continuing its slow expansion in the metro. I like their food better than almost any other fast food chain. Their interiors are attractive as well.

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Fri Feb 06, 2026 1:07 pm

Brad wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 4:52 pm
S.O.Boy wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 4:03 pm Banner looked like Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
The Famous Dave/Austin's lot was split in two. They must be the other half?

I looked on Access Realty's website this morning and from what I can tell, it looks like they may still have two more spaces available on that corner even AFTER the Scooters is built. One is to the west (where the rough ins for plumbing had been placed for Burger Detour) and the other spot appears to be to the south of the Scooters. Unless I'm misinterpreting the layout.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Feb 09, 2026 8:56 am

S.O.Boy wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 4:03 pm Banner looked like Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Where is the Freddy's Banner? I drove by on Saturday and only saw the Scooters banner?

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Mon Feb 09, 2026 9:11 am

Brad wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 8:56 am
S.O.Boy wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 4:03 pm Banner looked like Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Where is the Freddy's Banner? I drove by on Saturday and only saw the Scooters banner?

I was wondering the same... but then I thought perhaps they were stating the Scooters banner reminds them of a Freddy's banner?

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Feb 09, 2026 1:37 pm

When they redid the Fremont location for Freddy's, I never saw a banner. Was nothing untill they put the signs on the building.

There is supposed to be a Freddy's going up next to Taco Bell near the ACX theater, and I have never seen any coming soon banners there. Some dirt work has started now on what I think is the location

Not sure if they do banners for future stores.

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Mon Feb 09, 2026 2:22 pm

nebugeater wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 1:37 pm When they redid the Fremont location for Freddy's, I never saw a banner. Was nothing untill they put the signs on the building.

There is supposed to be a Freddy's going up next to Taco Bell near the ACX theater, and I have never seen any coming soon banners there. Some dirt work has started now on what I think is the location

Not sure if they do banners for future stores.

I was wondering where that Freddy's was going. I think it was pretty smart of TB to put a store over there. It will only get busier as more homes and businesses pop up. Plus, that's our favorite theater to go to, so if we're not feeling like dropping $75-$100 at Backlot for four of us, we can head to the border for at least a little less! LOL

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Feb 09, 2026 2:33 pm

djc311 wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 2:22 pm
nebugeater wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 1:37 pm When they redid the Fremont location for Freddy's, I never saw a banner. Was nothing untill they put the signs on the building.

There is supposed to be a Freddy's going up next to Taco Bell near the ACX theater, and I have never seen any coming soon banners there. Some dirt work has started now on what I think is the location

Not sure if they do banners for future stores.
I was wondering where that Freddy's was going. I think it was pretty smart of TB to put a store over there. It will only get busier as more homes and businesses pop up. Plus, that's our favorite theater to go to, so if we're not feeling like dropping $75-$100 at Backlot for four of us, we can head to the border for at least a little less! LOL

THe Taco Bell has been open for a while