How is Bennigan's still in business??

414356 How is Bennigan's still in business?? Sat Jun 23 10:56:12 -0700 2007 27 32 Chains 0 2687248 I passed one by me the other evening (Route 1 Edison, NJ) and the place was dead! A few cars, but nothing! I have not been to one in over 10 years. I never see it advertised anymore either. Is is popular in other states? Sat Jun 23 10:56:12 -0700 2007 14274 Angelina 1 2687257 Have never heard of it (San Francisco Bay Area). Sat Jun 23 11:00:59 -0700 2007 2687248 10255 Gary Soup 2 2687267 We used to go to the one in boston near the Commons all the time, and it was pretty much always busy. Sat Jun 23 11:07:07 -0700 2007 2687257 82739 Jeters 1 2687735 It used to be decent fern bar fare, at least in Tallahassee. Our family likes to go to Chili's for lunch after church, but once it was very crowded and we decided to try the Bennigan's 100 yards away. What a let down...only one quarter of the place was even open; 75% of the restaurant was actually closed down, with chairs upside on the tables and the lights off. That should have been a clue to leave, but we ordered and not only was the food not good...it was horrible. Within a few weeks that particular branch was closed and the sign taken down. I can see why. Sat Jun 23 15:25:02 -0700 2007 2687248 12296 steakman55 1 2693172 they are long gone from Southern California. This place was awful! Mon Jun 25 16:31:36 -0700 2007 2687248 10786 calabasas_trafalgar 2 2693940 There is one in Monrovia (in restaurant row on Huntington Drive), in your neck of the woods. I actually like Bennigan's, esp. the Monte Cristo and the Fish and Chips. Mon Jun 25 20:09:53 -0700 2007 2693172 11583 ipsedixit 3 2694347 no more, it's a BJs now! Mon Jun 25 23:53:01 -0700 2007 2693940 10786 calabasas_trafalgar 4 2695475 Indeed you are right my friend ... but at least there's still the Glendale branch, right? Right??? Cheers. Tue Jun 26 09:46:01 -0700 2007 2694347 11583 ipsedixit 5 2695547 don't know or care. This place ranks beneath the bottom of my list. Tue Jun 26 10:02:43 -0700 2007 2695475 10786 calabasas_trafalgar 1 2694087 We still have them here in Houston, but I haven't been in years. I always remember Bennigan's being a second-rate (third rate?) TGI Friday's. I never liked Bennigan's food. Mon Jun 25 21:14:16 -0700 2007 2687248 16852 jim1126 1 2694441 GACK! Some people will eat anything... And I'm one of them, but I won't touch Bennigan's food. Tue Jun 26 03:01:27 -0700 2007 2687248 10576 GroovinGourmet 2 2695491 we met friends there recently who "love" bennigan's - it was the worst burger I ever ate, and all they did was complain about their food too. Not going back any time soon. Tue Jun 26 09:48:31 -0700 2007 2694441 65780 jujuthomas 1 2695552 There's still one in Memphis, but it's been ages since I've been. Tue Jun 26 10:03:30 -0700 2007 2687248 106185 luvs2munchabunch 1 3911707 As of today (thirteen months from the OP), they aren't: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080729/ap_on_bi_ge/bennigan_s_bankruptcy_filing Only the company owned branches are closing, at least some of the franchises will stay open: http://cbs2chicago.com/local/bennigans.restaurant.shutdown.2.782428.html The branch closest to me (Glendale, CA) closed down about six months ago. No great loss Tue Jul 29 11:38:41 -0700 2008 2687248 85884 maxzook 2 3912863 I remember going into a Bennigan's in college back in 1987. We ordered nachos and were given (I swear) FIVE chips and a ramekin full of dip that tasted like Cheez Wiz and a teespoon of Rotel. $6.95. Haven't set foot in the place in twenty years. Since then, I've stayed away from most places with and apostrophe "s" name (Bennigan's, Friday's, Ruby Tuesday's, Applebee's). Tue Jul 29 16:42:18 -0700 2008 3911707 12359 monkeyrotica 3 3913511 I used to frequent Bennigan's in the 80s as well. I took all my first dates there as they had such a versatile menu. I took my last girlfriend (now wife, 20 yrs. later) to Red Lobster instead cause I knew she was special : ) RIP (I know the independant locations are staying open but they've all been dead to me for years). Tue Jul 29 20:21:04 -0700 2008 3912863 15883 nypb 1 3912439 How they stayed open this long is a mystery to me. The one in Tallahassee closed years ago. Long live Chili's Tue Jul 29 14:30:34 -0700 2008 2687248 12296 steakman55 1 3912666 Everyone probably watched the movie, 'Waiting' and realized it was modeled after Bennigan's, as it is hinted to in the DVD extras at the end of the movie. -BnF Tue Jul 29 15:35:49 -0700 2008 2687248 125375 Big N Fat 1 3914175 http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-wed-bennigans-closing-jul30,0,6474654.story Wed Jul 30 05:54:27 -0700 2008 2687248 10730 byrd 1 3914185 On the news today, they just folded. Not to be missed. Wed Jul 30 05:57:55 -0700 2008 2687248 147961 treb 1 3914211 bennigan's in falls church, va has closed. a few years ago, they had delicious baby back ribs with jack daniels bbq sauce, good burgers and reubens. the last time, the ribs were not nearly as good. Wed Jul 30 06:08:13 -0700 2008 2687248 105717 alkapal 1 3916837 My husband and I went about 10 years ago. His steak was still frozen when they served it. We never went back. Wed Jul 30 18:05:15 -0700 2008 2687248 161057 cassiatoast 1 3917429 If you travel frequently, you'll find that Bennigan's are a god-send at most airports that don't have your preferred executive lounge when you're hungry. Wed Jul 30 22:12:53 -0700 2008 2687248 11583 ipsedixit 1 4512886 I ate at the one in Glen Burnie, MD yesterday. The food was edible, but there was nothing Chipotle about my Chipotle Burger, just fried onions and guac. Fries were ordinary, but the Pepsi was refreshing after a long drive! Odd. I was the only one of my party that finished their lunch. Everyone else left at least half of their food on the plate and was ready to leave it. Boldy, I insisted I save the unfinished (and untouched) Monte Cristo halves, and that’s what I’m having for lunch today! Ultimately, there will probably be no more “go agains” to “Bennigan’s”. :-( Tue Mar 17 09:28:33 -0700 2009 2687248 233294 cuccubear 1 4513153 Re: The Bennigan’s Monte Cristo I just had the leftovers for lunch, and the verdict...very greasy without a lot of flavor. There were a few slices of ham (thin sliced lunchmeat kind) and American “cheese”. Can’t say I was impressed. Tue Mar 17 10:26:44 -0700 2009 2687248 233294 cuccubear 1 4516453 Another yuppie overpriced "loosen the tie after work" joint out of business. Applebees can go too, gave them 3 chances. Wed Mar 18 10:03:34 -0700 2009 2687248 140140 mrbigshotno.1 2 4517371 Haven't eaten at one in years here in the San Antonio area. I think there are still some around but will have to check their website. The Applebee's on I-35 North in San Antonio is actually pretty good..I have eaten there several times and the food was quite good.It is busy all the time. That's like Marie Callender's , Olive Garden and Red Lobster all on the same I-35 access road in the Windcrest-San Antonio area.Even the Shoney's is busy. I ate with my sister and her fiance at Marie Callender's for Thanksgiving when they came down from New York. The food was very fresh and had good flavour. I have eaten there before off and on over the years, and haven't complained about the food. Wed Mar 18 14:07:57 -0700 2009 4516453 28392 HollyDolly 3 4517912 All though I've never ate a meal there Marie Callander's is OK in my book. I come home to Arizona 3 times a year and get a rhubarb pie for the family. It's special order order but they do a great job on the pie. Wed Mar 18 17:51:29 -0700 2009 4517371 140140 mrbigshotno.1