Comments on: Bennigan’s Restaurants Closing

By: Bunn Coffee Makers

Bunn Coffee Makers — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:10:38 +0000

Hey now … let’s not go dissing Starbucks! I like their coffee.

But there’s no doubt that they needed to rethink their strategy a little if they want to avoid the fate of Bennigans. In our small town there are three of them, and that’s at least two more than the market really needs.

By: Vacation Packing Tips

Vacation Packing Tips — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:06:10 +0000

It seems a number of the chains like Bennigans are in trouble Starbucks are closing around 1/2 of their Australian stores: though thats no great loss - they really don’t make good coffee. I dont think Bennigans ever made it down under though

By: trade show booths

trade show booths — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:34:05 +0000

hi Frank, For your readers that don’t know where to eat now that Bennigans is closing, they may want to consider eating at Jollibee Philippines. Of course, they’d have to get to the Philippines first, but I think RT has a suggestion on what airline to fly for anyone traveling to the Philippines… ~ Steve, a noble UV minion and purveyor of minion-made trade show booths

By: jfc

jfc — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:00:46 +0000

Hi Luau,

So far as the economy goes, weaker companies, companies that already had significant problems, tend to go under when the economy slows. Metromedia Restaurant Group had been allowing their brand to deteriorate for many years. I’m really surprised it took them this long to collapse into bankruptcy.

By: Pest Control Products

Pest Control Products — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:54:52 +0000

I used to eat at Bennigans all the time, and was completely addicted to those Monte Cristo sandwiches. Thanks for the link to your own recipe for Monte Cristo sandwiches… that’ll be on the schedule this weekend without doubt.

By: Minnesota North Stars Jerseys

Minnesota North Stars Jerseys — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:24:57 +0000

Bennigans was never one of my favourite restaurants, but I did enjoy those mozzarella sticks. Better beer than many chain restaurants, too, if I remember correctly.

By: Discount Luau Decorations

Discount Luau Decorations — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:12:41 +0000

This is too bad. Even though it is a chain, I feel badly that many people will lose one of their favorite restaurants. And what does that say about our economy that a chain restaurant cannot make it?

By: JR's Internet Marketing Strategies

JR's Internet Marketing Strategies — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:27:58 +0000

I have never been there, but I have heard of it, I also believe they were in a film I saw once, where a couple was dining in the scene. It’s always sad when these icon types of places close.

By: trade show booths

trade show booths — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:55:03 +0000

hi Frank,
I’m sorry to hear that Bennigans will be closing. I’ve never had the chance to eat at one, and now probably never will.
When I think of Bennigans, I think of the awesome movie “Office Space”. Didn’t Jennifer Aniston’s character work at a Bennigans? If not, I think her workplace was modeled after a Bennigans… I just remember she had to wear a certain number of buttons as her “flair”. That was a great movie! If you didn’t see it, you should. If you ever worked in the corporate world, you’ll appreciate it immensely.
~ Steve (aka Mr Trade Show Booths)