Another Vic's Bites the Dust - this time in Scottsdale, AZ - General Tiki

CT Const Tiki Member Portland, Oregon Joined: Jun 16, 2007 Posts: 36	CT Const Tiki Posted posted on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 3:51 PM I'm really hoping that Trader Vic's in Portland can turn it around, but I'm worried about the location. There are only a couple of hotels nearby and I think that's an important feature. In fact, the Ruth's Chris Steakhouse closed down their shop and re-opened in a new location specifically to be closer to the hotels. But there's no magic formula. The TVs in Dallas and Scottsdale were in hotels and they still failed for one reason or another. With that said, I'm still looking forward to the Portland TV and have my fingers crossed that they will do well. Portland has a real dislike of most chain restaurants, but it seems like the foodies are willing to give TV a chance.

I'm really hoping that Trader Vic's in Portland can turn it around, but I'm worried about the location. There are only a couple of hotels nearby and I think that's an important feature. In fact, the Ruth's Chris Steakhouse closed down their shop and re-opened in a new location specifically to be closer to the hotels. But there's no magic formula. The TVs in Dallas and Scottsdale were in hotels and they still failed for one reason or another.

With that said, I'm still looking forward to the Portland TV and have my fingers crossed that they will do well. Portland has a real dislike of most chain restaurants, but it seems like the foodies are willing to give TV a chance.

Post #598369 by Const Tiki on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 3:51 PM