BCS Coming & Going: Retail, Restaurants, Businesses, etc. (2026 Edition)

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9:32a, 3/18/26
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Not sure how this will effect the super-efficient Popeye's in this area. I've found that it's much faster to DoorDash Popeye's if you really want it. And they always have a 2 for 1 special on there.

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10:58a, 3/18/26
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Man, Popeyes and Wingstops. Fantastic food, but you're not sure if you're going to get in a fight with the cashier when you try to order.
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In reply to MyNameIsJeff • 11:02a, 3/18/26
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MyNameIsJeff said:
Man, Popeyes and Wingstops. Fantastic food, but you're not sure if you're going to get in a fight with the cashier when you try to order.

At least fighting is not mandatory like at Waffle House at 2 am, but we won't ever know....
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In reply to TyHolden • 11:08a, 3/18/26
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TyHolden said:
Not sure how this will effect the super-efficient Popeye's in this area. I've found that it's much faster to DoorDash Popeye's if you really want it. And they always have a 2 for 1 special on there.



Locations in Fl and Ga. I'm kinda surprised by that. Would expect something like this in California with their crazy minimum wage for fast food.
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In reply to MyNameIsJeff • 12:02p, 3/18/26
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MyNameIsJeff said:
Man, Popeyes and Wingstops. Fantastic food, but you're not sure if you're going to get in a fight with the cashier when you try to order.


I make sure KidDoc is the one ordering/picking up. Black women *love* him.
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2:28p, 3/18/26
Looks like work is progressing at Sprouts
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3:15p, 3/18/26
Is something new going on at the old College Hills Cleaners location in Foster, near Lincoln and Best Buy?

There has been renovation work there for several weeks.
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In reply to MyNameIsJeff • 10:12p, 3/18/26
MyNameIsJeff said:
Man, Popeyes and Wingstops. Fantastic food, but you're not sure if you're going to get in a fight with the cashier when you try to order.


Their employees are horrible!!! I cannot wait for robots to take their jobs. I just don't eat at these restaurants anymore.
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In reply to oh no • 1:43a, 3/19/26
oh no said:
a Teriyaki madness opened near my office a few years ago and only lasted about a year before shutting its doors. Maybe it will do better in CS at Jones Crossing. The food was a decent quick lunch option.


Are you kidding? That location is on fire! If you want your business to thrive, you need to put it in Jones Crossing! It's right next to the Barracks, it's high end, and the traffic there is epic. This is why these new businesses fail. They try and go cheap, like next to the old Burger King in College Station, and they just don't make it. Nobody's going over there.
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In reply to phillytex24 • 2:57a, 3/19/26
We're actually doing really well at Mojo Tortill Co. (next to Butger King and across from Wings N More, two major brands).
We are about to buy a food trailer and are doing site selection for a second location. We are on the right as people drive in northbound on the main arterial of this town, and have an extremely robust breakfast as well as 24 hours.

It's possible the previous places were the wrong concept for the location.
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In reply to phillytex24 • 3:11a, 3/19/26
The barbecue place failed because it was still around COVID and their parent Beaumont restaurant went under. So-Fly I remember closing because of a restaurant sale that never went through if I recall.

Hardly enough to build a compelling case against that corner.
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In reply to PS3D • 9:39a, 3/19/26
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PS3D said:
The barbecue place failed because it was still around COVID and their parent Beaumont restaurant went under.

Boomtown BBQ failed because the food was awful. At least, in part.
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In reply to AggiePhil • 10:01a, 3/19/26
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That'll do it. I never tried it.
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In reply to AggiePhil • 10:07a, 3/19/26
AggiePhil said:
PS3D said:
The barbecue place failed because it was still around COVID and their parent Beaumont restaurant went under.

Boomtown BBQ failed because the food was awful. At least, in part.

How does Fazoli's manage to stay open?
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In reply to EliteElectric • 10:25a, 3/19/26
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EliteElectric said:
How does Fazoli's manage to stay open?

Go on a Tuesday/Thursday night and find out...
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In reply to phillytex24 • 10:27a, 3/19/26
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phillytex24 said:
oh no said:
a Teriyaki madness opened near my office a few years ago and only lasted about a year before shutting its doors. Maybe it will do better in CS at Jones Crossing. The food was a decent quick lunch option.


Are you kidding? That location is on fire! If you want your business to thrive, you need to put it in Jones Crossing! It's right next to the Barracks, it's high end, and the traffic there is epic. This is why these new businesses fail. They try and go cheap, like next to the old Burger King in College Station, and they just don't make it. Nobody's going over there.

Not kidding. That location is indeed good, but Teriyaki Madness is not great and susceptible to a very short life from what I've seen personally.
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In reply to EliteElectric • 10:31a, 3/19/26
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EliteElectric said:
AggiePhil said:
PS3D said:
The barbecue place failed because it was still around COVID and their parent Beaumont restaurant went under.

Boomtown BBQ failed because the food was awful. At least, in part.

How does Fazoli's manage to stay open?

I inadvertently discovered in college that unlimited breadsticks at Fazoli's prior to northgate would provide a superhuman resistance to alcohol.

I think Italian Taco Bell has some decent offerings for what it is and what it costs.
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10:33a, 3/19/26
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Probably a year ago now, I heard rumors of a Panda Express drive through going in one of the pad sites at Jones Crossing. I haven't seen anything that would lead me to believe that was anything other than a rumor. But, sounds like Teriyaki Madness needs to hope that doesn't happen.
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12:30p, 3/19/26
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There have a been a couple places at Jones Crossing that failed, if I recall. The I heart mac and cheese comes to mind.
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3:02p, 3/19/26
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Can anyone confirm or deny a rumor that Readfield's meats and deli in Bryan is planning on closing? This would be a huge loss. One of my favorite local businesses.
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In reply to dr_boogs • 3:05p, 3/19/26
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dr_boogs said:
Can anyone confirm or deny a rumor that Readfield's meats and deli in Bryan is planning on closing? This would be a huge loss. One of my favorite local businesses.

Not a rumor. It has been confirmed. However when we were there this weekend they did say that they were possibly being bought and new ownership would make minimal changes
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In reply to dr_boogs • 3:11p, 3/19/26
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dr_boogs said:
Can anyone confirm or deny a rumor that Readfield's meats and deli in Bryan is planning on closing? This would be a huge loss. One of my favorite local businesses.


They did state they would take offers and I believe I read where JJ Ruffino was helping the brothers with that process and that they had at least 3 offers on the table. IIRC they indicated they would have a decision by the end of March.
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In reply to Hornbeck • 4:54p, 3/19/26
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There have a been a couple places at Jones Crossing that failed, if I recall. The I heart mac and cheese comes to mind.

IIRC that happened right before COVID and already had some issues of not being very good. Their Century Square location also failed. There was also a snack bar called Zero Degrees that Urban Bird replaced.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 6:05p, 3/19/26
Mathguy64 said:
dr_boogs said:
Can anyone confirm or deny a rumor that Readfield's meats and deli in Bryan is planning on closing? This would be a huge loss. One of my favorite local businesses.


They did state they would take offers and I believe I read where JJ Ruffino was helping the brothers with that process and that they had at least 3 offers on the table. IIRC they indicated they would have a decision by the end of March.


This is very welcome news. Really hoping and praying this works out.
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In reply to FlyRod • 8:58p, 3/19/26
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Curious, I've only been twice, very cramped & crowded. When I asked for some inside skirt or hanger cuts, they looked at me like I was crazy. Haven't been back in a year~ish. Willing to try again, but hasn't been a priority.
AKA 13-0
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In reply to Burn-It • 9:14p, 3/19/26
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It can get crowded in there but their butchers are fantastic. Maybe just had a random bad communication w one of their counter service guys.

They have a delicious mufellata at lunch.

Their wildlife smoked sausage is exceptional. We have pork/duck and pork/venison made every year and everyone I serve it to asks for more and asks where I had it made.

Fingers crossed they stay open and the new ownership is able to maintain the same quality, family atmosphere and excellent service.

Thanks for the update y'all.
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In reply to Burn-It • 9:17p, 3/19/26
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I have always called ahead and the response has been detailed and accurate. But I can see where showing up close to a busy day would lead to confusion and less than stellar communication. Their online site allows for a lot of customization.
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In reply to dr_boogs • 9:35p, 3/19/26
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dr_boogs said:
It can get crowded in there but their butchers are fantastic. Maybe just had a random bad communication w one of their counter service guys.

They have a delicious mufellata at lunch.

Their wildlife smoked sausage is exceptional. We have pork/duck and pork/venison made every year and everyone I serve it to asks for more and asks where I had it made.

Fingers crossed they stay open and the new ownership is able to maintain the same quality, family atmosphere and excellent service.

Thanks for the update y'all.


Pork/Duck? Are you bringing your own pork and duck? How does this work? Have had many deer and wild hogs processed there but never duck…
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In reply to dr_boogs • 10:03p, 3/19/26
dr_boogs said:
It can get crowded in there but their butchers are fantastic. Maybe just had a random bad communication w one of their counter service guys.

They have a delicious mufellata at lunch.

Their wildlife smoked sausage is exceptional. We have pork/duck and pork/venison made every year and everyone I serve it to asks for more and asks where I had it made.

Fingers crossed they stay open and the new ownership is able to maintain the same quality, family atmosphere and excellent service.

Thanks for the update y'all.


My experience as well.
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In reply to Burn-It • 10:07p, 3/19/26
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Burn-It said:
Curious, I've only been twice, very cramped & crowded. When I asked for some inside skirt or hanger cuts, they looked at me like I was crazy. Haven't been back in a year~ish. Willing to try again, but hasn't been a priority.

Inside skirt you can get anywhere. Outside skirt they definitely have. I get it all the time there. It's about the only place in town I can find it. The only caveat is they will charge pre trim weight. And with outside skirt you often have to get 3 lbs up trimmed to get 2 lbs trimmed.

Hangers are usually hidden in the freezer case but there aren't any now, or at least weren't any last week. I bought them all
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10:16p, 3/19/26
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What's happening at the former Red Lobster on University?
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In reply to MD20/20 • 10:18p, 3/19/26
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Javis - from the people that have a location in Tyler.

https://javis903.com/
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10:43p, 3/19/26
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Let's not do this here....maybe nsfw - lots of bleeps




edit: happened in 2024. boy am I glad I didn't create a thread on the polly board now.
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10:48p, 3/19/26
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In reply to TyHolden • 10:51p, 3/19/26
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This wasn't yesterday, it was in December 2024
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