Comments on: Subway and Yogurtland Blanket the Tri-Valley http://www.arounddublinblog.com/2009/08/subway-and-yogurtland-blanket-the-tri-valley/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=subway-and-yogurtland-blanket-the-tri-valley Dublin, CA (California) News & Online Community Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:30:42 +0000 hourly 1 By: Fanhttp://www.arounddublinblog.com/2009/08/subway-and-yogurtland-blanket-the-tri-valley/#comment-4295 Fan Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.arounddublinblog.com/?p=1318#comment-4295 They started the construction of the Yogurtland. The Contractor is DH Construction out Chino Hills www.dhcinc.net Whoot Whoot They started the construction of the Yogurtland. The Contractor is DH Construction out Chino Hills http://www.dhcinc.net Whoot Whoot

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.arounddublinblog.com/2009/08/subway-and-yogurtland-blanket-the-tri-valley/#comment-3077 Anonymous Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.arounddublinblog.com/?p=1318#comment-3077 I remember when WCW decided to put their Nitro show against WWF's Raw show at the same time on the same night. People thought it would split the wrestling audience in half. Instead, both audiences doubled because of the exposure and competition it brought. If Yogurtland opened up show right next door to Blush, it could either split the yogurt buying public, or put a spotlight on frozen yogurt and create a whole new audience that allows both stores to thrive. It's a very interesting dynamic, and sometimes competition is good. It's when the market gets diluted that things start to fall apart. Right now, Dublin is not diluted by cold cuts and frozen yogurt just yet. I remember when WCW decided to put their Nitro show against WWF’s Raw show at the same time on the same night. People thought it would split the wrestling audience in half. Instead, both audiences doubled because of the exposure and competition it brought. If Yogurtland opened up show right next door to Blush, it could either split the yogurt buying public, or put a spotlight on frozen yogurt and create a whole new audience that allows both stores to thrive. It’s a very interesting dynamic, and sometimes competition is good. It’s when the market gets diluted that things start to fall apart. Right now, Dublin is not diluted by cold cuts and frozen yogurt just yet.

]]> By: John M. Zukoskihttp://www.arounddublinblog.com/2009/08/subway-and-yogurtland-blanket-the-tri-valley/#comment-3073 John M. Zukoski Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.arounddublinblog.com/?p=1318#comment-3073 Hi Anonymous - franchises are absolutely local businesses and are usually owned by entrepreneurs living close to their establishments. We are fortunate to have business owners like yourself in Dublin (or the Tri-Valley) that are successful, provide community leadership, jobs, and contribute to the prosperity of the local community.The main point of the Subway and Yogurtland article was to note that having the same franchise or similar establishments so close together makes things difficult for the franchisees and eventually the city once/if one of the franchises closes down from the cannibalization of sales. A secondary point relates to the local multiplier effect that notes how dollars generated by locally owned businesses that reinvest their money locally increases the amount of money flowing in the local area.No Hard Feelings, John Z. Hi Anonymous – franchises are absolutely local businesses and are usually owned by entrepreneurs living close to their establishments. We are fortunate to have business owners like yourself in Dublin (or the Tri-Valley) that are successful, provide community leadership, jobs, and contribute to the prosperity of the local community.

The main point of the Subway and Yogurtland article was to note that having the same franchise or similar establishments so close together makes things difficult for the franchisees and eventually the city once/if one of the franchises closes down from the cannibalization of sales. A secondary point relates to the local multiplier effect that notes how dollars generated by locally owned businesses that reinvest their money locally increases the amount of money flowing in the local area.

No Hard Feelings, John Z.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.arounddublinblog.com/2009/08/subway-and-yogurtland-blanket-the-tri-valley/#comment-3069 Anonymous Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.arounddublinblog.com/?p=1318#comment-3069 It's sad to see people who think franchises are not true local businesses. As a local franchise owner, that comment really stings. As far as I'm concerned, I'm paying my mortgage and monthly bills with income from my franchise as well as supporting my local Dublin community. I would appreciate the respect of folks and the understanding that just because we own franchises, doesn't mean we don't need all the support we can get from folks living in Dublin.These comments make it seem like we are doing a disservice if we support franchises instead of "true" locally owned businesses. As far as I'm concerned, this is not a time to divide the city. We should all support all of the businesses that are trying to make it in this rough economy, franchises or not.As far as Yogurtland, West Dublin vs Bishop Ranch in San Ramon are very far away from each other. I don't see why it would cause any problems opening up a Yogurtland in Dublin. I highly doubt the San Ramon store will suffer. As far as Yogurtland vs Blush, this type of competition occurs in all industries, not just frozen yogurt. It's part of the business world, you will always have competitors. Subway is a little out of hand, although if no other business owners step forward to occupy spaces in Tralee, then Subway it is. It’s sad to see people who think franchises are not true local businesses. As a local franchise owner, that comment really stings. As far as I’m concerned, I’m paying my mortgage and monthly bills with income from my franchise as well as supporting my local Dublin community. I would appreciate the respect of folks and the understanding that just because we own franchises, doesn’t mean we don’t need all the support we can get from folks living in Dublin.

These comments make it seem like we are doing a disservice if we support franchises instead of “true” locally owned businesses. As far as I’m concerned, this is not a time to divide the city. We should all support all of the businesses that are trying to make it in this rough economy, franchises or not.

As far as Yogurtland, West Dublin vs Bishop Ranch in San Ramon are very far away from each other. I don’t see why it would cause any problems opening up a Yogurtland in Dublin. I highly doubt the San Ramon store will suffer. As far as Yogurtland vs Blush, this type of competition occurs in all industries, not just frozen yogurt. It’s part of the business world, you will always have competitors. Subway is a little out of hand, although if no other business owners step forward to occupy spaces in Tralee, then Subway it is.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.arounddublinblog.com/2009/08/subway-and-yogurtland-blanket-the-tri-valley/#comment-3065 Anonymous Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.arounddublinblog.com/?p=1318#comment-3065 I haven't been there, but a friend told me to avoid it. She says when you pay for one topping, they sprinkle it all around the sides of the bowl, but if you pay for two toppings, which is double the price, they put one topping around one half the bowl and the other around the other half, which is the same amount of topping you get when you pay for one. A rip off. I may try it someday, but I really love Yogurt Shack in Danville and Yogurtland in San Ramon, where there are many more flavors and toppings and you pay by weight. I haven’t been there, but a friend told me to avoid it. She says when you pay for one topping, they sprinkle it all around the sides of the bowl, but if you pay for two toppings, which is double the price, they put one topping around one half the bowl and the other around the other half, which is the same amount of topping you get when you pay for one. A rip off. I may try it someday, but I really love Yogurt Shack in Danville and Yogurtland in San Ramon, where there are many more flavors and toppings and you pay by weight.

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