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Visions for Vacancies: What's Going In At The Dairy Queen On Concord?

Well it's Wednesday and that means it's time for a new installment. What's your vision for this space? Let us know in the comment stream below.

Ok, here it is. Our Wednesday installment of Visions For Vacancies.

But this one's a little different. We know what's going there. We just don't know anything about it.

It's being branded as "Johnny the Hub" with the slogan on its sign saying Good Restaurant, Great Drinks. 

But it's an old Dairy Queen. It's tiny.

How is anyone going to serve food and drinks in this space? The new owners have already rebranded the current structure so we know they're not planning to tear it down. 

Anybody know anything about this one?  

Here's what people said about other vacant spots in IGH: 

  • This one is great for a 
  • This one is in a 
  • This one didn't get much feedback. 
  • People said this one would be good for 
  • Was it that led to this one's failure?
Anna Schier May 2, 2012 at 01:03 pm
Perhaps the restaurant will be a retro-style drive-in? I can't imagine this space functioning as a traditional restaurant.
Al Tate May 2, 2012 at 04:28 pm
Since JT's in West Saint Paul is possibly losing its lease, that restaurant should move from WSP to this location.
Keith Joyce May 3, 2012 at 02:00 am
It is probably a mom and pop soft serve joint. It is about all that building is good for...
SwedishSweetheart May 3, 2012 at 06:25 am
I would like a Wendy's to go in there, but I'm not sure how big the interior of this building is. I haven't been there since I was a young child.
Jeff Roberts (Editor) May 3, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Space is certainly a concern for that building. That's what confused me about the sign saying "Good Restaurant, Great Drinks."
Al Tate May 8, 2012 at 08:56 pm
I drove by there the other day and the signs for Johnny The Hub are up on the building and near the street. So it's coming. Also, Papa Bello's web site says the location in IGH is opening in May
Jeff Roberts (Editor) May 8, 2012 at 09:03 pm
Yeah I saw those Johnny The Hub signs. Peered inside, not much happening. I think it's fair to say things are a little bit stalled. And finally Al, we get to solve the Papa Bello's question!
Al Tate May 8, 2012 at 10:38 pm
I looked at Papa Bello's Menu. It said $12.99 for a small pizza, $13.99 for a medium and $14.99 for a large - for take and bake? Are they crazy? I don't see many people going for pizza at those prices with all the other good options in town. Will be interesting. Check for yourself - http://papabellospizza.com/
Al Tate May 8, 2012 at 10:40 pm
I should edit that those prices were for the specialty pizzas the other regular pizzas are between $7 and $10. My bad. I do make mistakes as many here know.
Jeff Roberts (Editor) May 8, 2012 at 10:56 pm
We ALL make mistakes, Al. No worries. BUT, I think you make a good point. I think Papa John's gets about $10 for a take-n-bake these days. Any more than that, and I'm with you, they're crazy!
oldman@thegym May 9, 2012 at 10:14 pm
Jeff, it's Papa Murphy's that is take and bake, not Papa John's. And, you can find a lot of coupons for Papa Murphy's...got a family size (bigger than large) in a thin crust for $8 the other day.
Jeff Roberts (Editor) May 9, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Ah ha, yes, Papa Murphy's! Why do I always make that mistake? Anyway, thanks for keeping me honest!
Brian DeMaio October 4, 2012 at 09:50 pm
There was an Ad in the "Dollar and Sense" that comes in the mail this week for Johnny the Hub saying grand opening soon.

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