Franchises that don't exist in Denver but should?

**hitek79** · 03-05-2009, 10:46 AM

So what are some good franchises around the country? I'm looking for something that is fairly popular in the area it exists, but not a household name yet, like a Chipotle. I've been reading that 5 Guys thread, and it's somewhat intriguing. Anything else out there like that?

**pechelman** · 03-05-2009, 10:51 AM

5 Guys
Dunkin' Donuts for Dobish, but its a household name
Zaxby's
Krystal! (lol)

**mnflyfish** · 03-05-2009, 10:54 AM

You have White Castle? I know it used to be regional but have no idea where they're at anymore.

**Ccard257** · 03-05-2009, 10:55 AM

caines (Ft. collins has one)
Chicken Express (corn nuggets and sweet tea - FKNA)
cheadars - not that great but much better than chillis, etc. for the same price

**Danno** · 03-05-2009, 10:56 AM

trader joe's

**mnflyfish** · 03-05-2009, 10:56 AM

OK I checked, only frozen foods sold in CO. Another one to look at is Culvers, really good food, based out of WI.

**rideit** · 03-05-2009, 10:57 AM

Bunny Ranch?

**Ccard257** · 03-05-2009, 10:58 AM

oh yeah lubys and/or picadillys

**GBB** · 03-05-2009, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by pechelman

5 Guys
Dunkin' Donuts for Dobish, but its a household name
Zaxby's
Krystal! (lol)

Oh Zaxby's...DROOOOOOOL.

Add Chick-Fil-A to the list. I know there is one in Brighton, but not sure if there are any in Denver proper.

**Bluebird** · 03-05-2009, 10:59 AM

Tim Hortons

**khakis** · 03-05-2009, 10:59 AM

If you could bring a Bojangles to Denver I'd clean your house for a year wearing a naughty french maid costume (not that you'd want that...but I'd do it for local Bojangles)
And Kolache Rolf...I know we have Kolache Factory but it just isn't the same

**GBB** · 03-05-2009, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by mnflyfish

OK I checked, only frozen foods sold in CO. Another one to look at is Culvers, really good food, based out of WI.

We have one here in Lincoln, but I've never been. Maybe I should go check it out.

**Rontele** · 03-05-2009, 11:02 AM

There is a 5 Guys Burgers and Fries in Aurora.

Trader Joes, fo sho.

**Ccard257** · 03-05-2009, 11:03 AM

Add Chick-Fil-A to the list. I know there is one in Brighton, but not sure if there are any in Denver proper.

supposedly there is one in some downtown basement food court but I haven't tried to find it yet.

**Lone_Summit** · 03-05-2009, 11:04 AM

Steak and Shake would be Killer!

**Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo** · 03-05-2009, 11:05 AM

Is there a Popeyes in Denver?

**mcsquared** · 03-05-2009, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Ccard257

supposedly there is one in some downtown basement food court but I haven't tried to find it yet.

There is. 16th and Welton? Caddy (kitty?) corner from Barnes and Noble, under the Firstbank. It isn't a full blown franchise though. You can basically get two kinds of sandwiches and fries and that is it. There is a location in Broomfield by Flatirons mall.

**mcsquared** · 03-05-2009, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo

Is there a Popeyes in Denver?

Yes, 44th and Federal.

**Ccard257** · 03-05-2009, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by mcsquared

There is. 16th and Welton? Caddy (kitty?) corner from Barnes and Noble, under the Firstbank. It isn't a full blown franchise though. You can basically get two kinds of sandwiches and fries and that is it. There is a location in Broomfield by Flatirons mall.

Sounds like the one they had in the dorms. I know where I'm going for lunch.

**pechelman** · 03-05-2009, 11:10 AM

there are lots of chick filas around the outskirts of denver

ill 2nd cheddars as well

**OSECS** · 03-05-2009, 11:11 AM

Chic filet' is a gold mine here, not even open on Sundays (those pesky christians)

Krispy Kreme doughnuts a time honored classic

Look in Las Vegas for some really great semi fast food franchises that are actually pretty healthy.