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suarezi93 t1_j993jhc wrote

Sad for them. Hope to see the location turn over quickly to something that offers wider appeal and can maintain a more consistent presence in the neighborhood. I’m already nursing some low expectations for the kava bar slated to open at the former Canon & Draw location..

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salawm OP t1_j990lwk wrote

Reply to comment by eziam in Mint Mobile issues in RVA? by salawm

I messaged with them and it seems to be that my LTE setting was turned off. Hopefully that is the fix! Your comment cemented that this was a me issue, which are usually fixable.

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RulerOfTheRest t1_j98uev9 wrote

Reply to comment by justblahetoday in Brun Closing by justblahetoday

Their failure is probably tied to the clientele that they were trying to attract. I've been to the cigar lounge near my brother's house down in Jacksonville several times, and it was widely popular and supported by the locals because the drinks, bar food, and cigars were reasonably priced, plus they had a massive selection of cigars to choose from in some very nice humidors. This place was trying to charge country club prices while being located in a working class neighborhood...

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justblahetoday OP t1_j98rufi wrote

I’m curious how much money some investors blew on this failed concept over the past year. The owner is clearly delusional or has backing that is willing to blow more money as he states they intend to purchase a new location instead of lease and that this will be a franchise all across the nation.

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