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RE: Puna Kai shopping center: this time for sure - Kenney - 07-28-2017
From what we read today, the theatre is out. Starbucks is in. Changes to come...
RE: Puna Kai shopping center: this time for sure - hotinhawaii - 07-29-2017
"Confirmed tenants of the shopping center, in addition to Foodland-owned Malama Market, include Aloha Petroleum, Starbucks, McDonald’s, a tax preparer and an area pizzeria. Still in negotiations are Walgreens and Dunkin’ Donuts, Pinkston said."
Ugh.
RE: Puna Kai shopping center: this time for sure - Chunkster - 07-29-2017
Maybe the arrival of a Dunkin' Donuts would finally result in some enhanced police presence in Pahoa.
RE: Puna Kai shopping center: this time for sure - kalakoa - 07-29-2017
enhanced police presence in Pahoa
Maybe this will make Pahoa safe enough for Mitch Roth to set up a field office?
RE: Puna Kai shopping center: this time for sure - terracore - 07-29-2017
I don't think a movie theater would make it. Most (usually 90%) of the ticket prices go to the studios and operating cost of the theater. It might actually be higher here because of the high cost of air conditioning. But regardless, a theater's profit comes solely from concession sales, and Pahoa strikes me as the type of town where people would forgo the popcorn or sneak things in, while they complain about the high ticket prices. The studios would win in the short term, but the local theater operator would lose.
A "second run" theater might make it, showing older films that studios rent at a discount. There are dozens in the Pacific NW that show older films and make their money serving pizza and beer. Many of them are retired "first run" theaters and the new owners ripped out every other row of seats and replaced with narrow tables. Usually they charged a nominal fee, like $1.00 to see a double feature.
RE: Puna Kai shopping center: this time for sure - DTisme - 07-30-2017
At one point Kaleo's was listed, but it's not in the most recent list. I guess their Naniloa presence has outweighed anything in Pahoa (including current location). Also at one point, Luquin's was going to be temporary occupant. Maybe he's ok with truck service til rebuilding?
RE: Puna Kai shopping center: this time for sure - punaticbychoice - 07-30-2017
Chunkster @ 09:20:38, 7/29/2017-
LOL.
RE: Puna Kai shopping center: this time for sure - randomq - 07-30-2017
I'd be down for a second run theater. I miss the one that used to be in Hilo. Plus it could show Rocky Horror and other cult classics periodically.
RE: Puna Kai shopping center: this time for sure - terracore - 07-30-2017
I had heard Luquins moved into the old KFC location
RE: Puna Kai shopping center: this time for sure - DTisme - 07-30-2017
Hadn't heard that. It's a good idea.