Twin Peaks (West Village Pointe)

[Brad]

Twin Peaks - Two New Omaha Locations

Twin Peaks sports bar plans to return to the Omaha market, according to Trenton B. Magid of NAI NP Dodge, who is representing the Kansas-based franchisee in securing two planned Omaha locations. The restaurant needs 6,000 to 8,000 sq. ft. and will consider existing buildings or pad sites for new buildings. The Dallas-based chain has nearly 100 locations.

https://growomaha.com/weekly-market-rep ... MPCXXII8aE

[ricko]

A sports bar with “scenery”.

[ChadJK]

My wife was friends with one of the assistant managers at the 173rd & Center location several years ago. So, we stopped in for a bit and got to talking with her and asked all those question you always wondered (how is this legal and how are you not sued?). Perhaps some of it has changed in the years since, but this is the rundown we got.

They're not waitresses. They're models/actors that serve food.

They don't go to an interview. They go to an audition.

Front, side, and back photos are taken and sent to corporate for approval before hiring.

If one of the waitresses no longer meets body standards they're given a warning and a period of time to get in shape. Twine Peaks even pays for gym membership. If they don't get back into standards they're released.

Even when they appear to be wearing lingerie (they tend to do that around Valentine's Day) they have underwear on under the underwear. So, lingerie isn't technically lingerie if you're wearing underwear under it. So, lacey underwear with an even skimpier pair underneath. That's how they skirt local laws about being in public in their underwear.

They can never wear their uniform to or from work. There's a changing room on-site.

Fascinating stuff.

[Dusty]

Even when they appear to be wearing lingerie (they tend to do that around Valentine's Day) they have underwear on under the underwear. So, lingerie isn't technically lingerie if you're wearing underwear under it. So, lacey underwear with an even skimpier pair underneath. That's how they skirt local laws about being in public in their underwear.

They can never wear their uniform to or from work. There's a changing room on-site.

For some reason, Superman popped in my head when I read this.

Superman: You see...I wear underwear under my underwear! I just change in the phone booth.
Us: Umm! Yah, that is super cool, dude!

[onelocalfoods]

My wife was friends with one of the assistant managers at the 173rd & Center location several years ago. So, we stopped in for a bit and got to talking with her and asked all those question you always wondered (how is this legal and how are you not sued?). Perhaps some of it has changed in the years since, but this is the rundown we got.

They're not waitresses. They're models/actors that serve food.

They don't go to an interview. They go to an audition.

Front, side, and back photos are taken and sent to corporate for approval before hiring.

If one of the waitresses no longer meets body standards they're given a warning and a period of time to get in shape. Twine Peaks even pays for gym membership. If they don't get back into standards they're released.

Even when they appear to be wearing lingerie (they tend to do that around Valentine's Day) they have underwear on under the underwear. So, lingerie isn't technically lingerie if you're wearing underwear under it. So, lacey underwear with an even skimpier pair underneath. That's how they skirt local laws about being in public in their underwear.

They can never wear their uniform to or from work. There's a changing room on-site.

Fascinating stuff.

Yeah I watched Ocean's 13 also...but did you say "fascinating stuff" just like they did at that part of the movie?

[Trips1]

Average Twin Peaks does $6 million a year in sales with the Omaha location having a very good following. They are rapidly expanding as they want to IPO in the next year.

[ProgKingHughesker]

Wouldn't be surprised if the old Granite City behind Westroads is one of the locations

[nebugeater]

Wouldn't the title on the thread indicate "two" without the part after the - ;)

[TheSeventhBrat]

They can never wear their uniform to or from work. There's a changing room on-site.

Fascinating stuff.

The "models" used to pop in to Baker's to buy cigarettes. They were in their Daisy Dukes, flannel tops and boots. Maybe they were on break, but they were definitely in costume. It was all I could do to keep the guys from staring.

[ChadJK]

The "models" used to pop in to Baker's to buy cigarettes. They were in their Daisy Dukes, flannel tops and boots. Maybe they were on break, but they were definitely in costume. It was all I could do to keep the guys from staring.

That would be my assumption. If I were in their place (there's a scary image) I would get a kick out visiting nearby businesses on my break and watching the male employees trip over themselves. lol

[TransitOriented]

Wouldn't be surprised if the old Granite City behind Westroads is one of the locations

Would need a hefty remodel. The bar area isn't conducive to their typical layout.

Westroads Granite City is almost plug-and-play for some other real or faux brewpub.

[Brad]

Westroads Granite City is almost plug-and-play for some other real or faux brewpub.

I would argue granite city is way too big for most restaurants and brew pubs. It would really take a big operation to need that much space.

[ChadJK]

I would argue granite city is way too big for most restaurants and brew pubs. It would really take a big operation to need that much space.

Maybe Isla Del Mar can use it for their third location. lol Have you been in their 132nd & Center location? It's absurdly huge for a restaurant.

The Twin Peaks on West Center Road wasn't especially busy toward the end. There was rarely a wait to be seated and the lunch crowd was pretty lame. I think the glory days of these places are behind us. They're going to need to rely more heavily on being a good restaurant and bar, with good food, and attentive service. That's not something they're historically good at. (I don't just mean Twin Peaks - Hooters too).

[nebugeater]

I would argue granite city is way too big for most restaurants and brew pubs. It would really take a big operation to need that much space.

Maybe Isla Del Mar can use it for their third location. lol Have you been in their 132nd & Center location? It's absurdly huge for a restaurant.

The Twin Peaks on West Center Road wasn't especially busy toward the end. There was rarely a wait to be seated and the lunch crowd was pretty lame. I think the glory days of these places are behind us. They're going to need to rely more heavily on being a good restaurant and bar, with good food, and attentive service. That's not something they're historically good at. (I don't just mean Twin Peaks - Hooters too).

Never been in the new Hooters, but when I drive by on the interstate quite often, there seem to be plenty of cars in the lot. No idea if equals busy and maybe they are all workers!

[Omaha Cowboy]

Honestly, all things considered, I’m surprised a place like Twin Peaks (or Hooters) is still a thing..

Give me a quality place that serves good food at reasonable prices with a friendly wait staff..That is all that’s required..

Imo at least…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[TransitOriented]

Honestly, all things considered, I’m surprised a place like Twin Peaks (or Hooters) is still a thing..

Give me a quality place that serves good food at reasonable prices with a friendly wait staff..That is all that’s required..

Imo at least…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

You basically described Twin Peaks. Incredibly friendly staff. Food was good. I used to go often, but the way they handled UFC events stopped me from ever going back. I've never been to the Hooters in Sarpy, so cannot comment.

[Louie]

I find these establishments tacky as heck and usually just full of desperate clientele. Though, if the workers make good money for what they do, good for them.

[Omaha Cowboy]

Honestly, all things considered, I’m surprised a place like Twin Peaks (or Hooters) is still a thing..

Give me a quality place that serves good food at reasonable prices with a friendly wait staff..That is all that’s required..

Imo at least…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

You basically described Twin Peaks. Incredibly friendly staff. Food was good. I used to go often, but the way they handled UFC events stopped me from ever going back. I've never been to the Hooters in Sarpy, so cannot comment.

I never felt that way the handful of times I went there. The food was “Meh”..and their tap selection of beer was even more “meh”..

For me, personally, I could do without wait staff women waiting on my table dressed in scantily attired outfits..

Just give me a straight ahead sports bar or tap room with a nice selection of craft beer on tap, good food, and a friendly wait staff that doesn’t need to look like they just walked off of the Project Runway “swimsuit edition” set.. Now that does describe Omaha Tap House to a tee- which is my kind of place…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Omaha Cowboy]

I find these establishments tacky as heck and usually just full of desperate clientele. Though, if the workers make good money for what they do, good for them.

Word..

On both points…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[ChadJK]

The wait staff as these places do one thing that is a huge pet peeve of mine. They come over to your table and then sit down at it while taking your order. Maybe that's suppose to be flirtatious or something. It annoys the heck out of me. I suppose there's some demographic of men that just finds that thrilling, but I have no delusions about the waitperson-customer relationship. I also know they're flirty because that's how they get big tips not because they're actually remotely interested in me. Some men seem to struggle with that idea.

Usually, it feels like I'm getting mediocre food at elevated prices with inattentive service that thinks as long as they wink at me I'll forget I've been waiting 15 minutes on a refill.

[djc311]

I'm married and have 4 girls - haven't been to Hooters or Twin Peaks in years... but to be fair, isn't part of the "experience" at these places all of the things many are saying are "tacky", "weird", etc?

I mean wouldn't most people that plan on visiting one of these establishments expect the service and experience to be exactly as described above? I totally understand people have the rights to make their own decisions in dining, bars, and so forth - but to somewhat complain of the environment and staff is a little unfair, don't you think? And, truth - I do not nor have not had any family, friends, etc work at any of these places. I'm just making an observation that if you visit a Twin Peaks aren't you somewhat expecting the wait staff to be dressed in very tiny outfits and also likely baiting for tips?

It would be like complaining about getting a burger at a stripper joint because there are strippers there - when you knew up front the name of the establishment was "half naked stripper girls that happens to have a kitchen that servers burgers and other fried foods". If people can make a living out of it and consumers support it then more power to them!

[Omaha Cowboy]

I totally understand people have the rights to make their own decisions in dining, bars, and so forth - but to somewhat complain of the environment and staff is a little unfair, don't you think? And, truth - I do not nor have not had any family, friends, etc work at any of these places. I'm just making an observation that if you visit a Twin Peaks aren't you somewhat expecting the wait staff to be dressed in very tiny outfits and also likely baiting for tips?

It would be like complaining about getting a burger at a stripper joint because there are strippers there - when you knew up front the name of the establishment was "half naked stripper girls that happens to have a kitchen that servers burgers and other fried foods". If people can make a living out of it and consumers support it then more power to them!

I see your point- kind of. It’s a stretch though..

I think if you replaced the word “complain” with personal preference, it’d drive home what you’re getting at a bit better. I don’t read any “complaining” about places like Twin Peaks here..just personal preference or opinion..and there is nothing wrong or unfair with either imo …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[djc311]

I totally understand people have the rights to make their own decisions in dining, bars, and so forth - but to somewhat complain of the environment and staff is a little unfair, don't you think? And, truth - I do not nor have not had any family, friends, etc work at any of these places. I'm just making an observation that if you visit a Twin Peaks aren't you somewhat expecting the wait staff to be dressed in very tiny outfits and also likely baiting for tips?

It would be like complaining about getting a burger at a stripper joint because there are strippers there - when you knew up front the name of the establishment was "half naked stripper girls that happens to have a kitchen that servers burgers and other fried foods". If people can make a living out of it and consumers support it then more power to them!

I see your point- kind of. It’s a stretch though..

I think if you replaced the word “complain” with personal preference, it’d drive home what you’re getting at a bit better. I don’t read any “complaining” about places like Twin Peaks here..just personal preference or opinion..and there is nothing wrong or unfair with either imo …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

That’s fair - I agree with what you’re saying.

[Trips1]

From a July 13th article it looks like one location in Omaha and one in Lincoln.

"The new ADA will include Twin Peaks lodges in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska; West Des Moines, Iowa; and Tulsa, Oklahoma. 3B Lodge is currently determining which new market it will enter first and exploring real estate options for each of the four new locations."

https://www.fsrmagazine.com/content/twi ... r-3b-lodge

[nebugeater]

There was mention of this on a Facebook group. Anyone have any update on Location(s) or time line

[Brad]

There was mention of this on a Facebook group. Anyone have any update on Location(s) or time line

Grow Omaha has the location for Omaha and will be announcing it soon.

[GenX]

There was mention of this on a Facebook group. Anyone have any update on Location(s) or time line

Grow Omaha has the location for Omaha and will be announcing it soon.

It’s on the news briefs page https://growomaha.com/news-briefs/

[Brad]

There was mention of this on a Facebook group. Anyone have any update on Location(s) or time line

Grow Omaha has the location for Omaha and will be announcing it soon.

It’s on the news briefs page https://growomaha.com/news-briefs/

Yep, west village pointe. Trenton wanted to wait and announce it in this mornings show.

[OverlookedFarm]

What's the progress on the VP location?

Twin Peaks just went tits up.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/twin-peak ... tcy-filing

[djc311]

Wow, wouldn't that be something - if they basically finished that new building and never open the doors. Worse than Burger Detour!

[Stan]

It's a nice building they've put up out there, but I won't ever go there. I only went to their old location once when my first born was little and my wife was encouraging a guys night out. I have no problem with the concept, but the same with Hooters, it kind of feels like I'm supposed to tip more just because the women are scantily clad and I have trouble justifying that in my mind.

[nebugeater]

Wow, wouldn't that be something - if they basically finished that new building and never open the doors. Worse than Burger Detour!

Slow down there

COMPLETLY different than Burger Detour.

[djc311]

Wow, wouldn't that be something - if they basically finished that new building and never open the doors. Worse than Burger Detour!

Slow down there

COMPLETLY different than Burger Detour.

Agreed - but man, that would not be good. Speaking of this place, is the Hooters still open over near Cabela's? I thought they were going through some troubled times as well.

[ChadJK]

...it kind of feels like I'm supposed to tip more just because the women are scantily clad and I have trouble justifying that in my mind.

I feel the same. I especially don't care for that thing they do where they come and sit down at your table with you to take your order. I get it. That's the shtick. However, I'm not some pathetic simp so desperate for a woman's attention that I'm going to interpret these flirt-for-a-tip actions as anything genuine. Like, maybe if I tip big enough I have a chance. lol So, mostly they annoy me. Just wait on my table please.

[WorldStreet]

What's the progress on the VP location?

Twin Peaks just went tits up.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/twin-peak ... tcy-filing

Near the end of that article, I chuckled a bit when I read this: "The chain is known for its sports-focused atmosphere, made-from-scratch menu items and lodge-style decor".

[BRoss]

What's the progress on the VP location?

Twin Peaks just went tits up.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/twin-peak ... tcy-filing

Grow Omaha said that they still plan to open the VP location next month.

Twin Hospitality Group Inc., the parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, has commenced voluntary chapter 11 proceedings. The filing is intended to reduce debt, maximize value for stakeholders and support long-term growth of its restaurant brands. The restaurant still plans to open its brand-new Omaha location next month in the Village Pointe West development. Founded in 2005, Twin Peaks has 114 locations in the United States and Mexico.

[swgiust]

Corporate bars tend to suck anyway. There are plenty of good, locally owned, and less expensive places in Omaha to go.

[damonhynes]

...it kind of feels like I'm supposed to tip more just because the women are scantily clad and I have trouble justifying that in my mind.

I feel the same. I especially don't care for that thing they do where they come and sit down at your table with you to take your order. I get it. That's the shtick. However, I'm not some pathetic simp so desperate for a woman's attention that I'm going to interpret these flirt-for-a-tip actions as anything genuine. Like, maybe if I tip big enough I have a chance. lol So, mostly they annoy me. Just wait on my table please.

At the location my wife and I frequent, Houston (Shenandoah, to be precise), they've never sat down to take our orders. Nor do they flirt. And that's fine. Considering they're probably one-third my age...

[GenX]

I went once and there were no twins. Zero stars. /s

[ChadJK]

...it kind of feels like I'm supposed to tip more just because the women are scantily clad and I have trouble justifying that in my mind.

I feel the same. I especially don't care for that thing they do where they come and sit down at your table with you to take your order. I get it. That's the shtick. However, I'm not some pathetic simp so desperate for a woman's attention that I'm going to interpret these flirt-for-a-tip actions as anything genuine. Like, maybe if I tip big enough I have a chance. lol So, mostly they annoy me. Just wait on my table please.

At the location my wife and I frequent, Houston (Shenandoah, to be precise), they've never sat down to take our orders. Nor do they flirt. And that's fine. Considering they're probably one-third my age...

They never sit down when the wife is there. They do it when you're dining alone or with a group of all guys and there's an open seat. They know what they're doing.