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Downtown Dayton sub shop closing today
The Quiznos Sub shop at 38 N. Main St. in downtown Dayton will close this afternoon after lunch, the franchise owner, Allen Elifritz, said this morning, Feb. 26.
The sub shop is in the Key Bank building, the managers of which notified the restaurant and the adjacent convenience store called The Main Stoppe that is closing the street-level retail storefronts, Elifritz said.
“At first they said we could stay, but they changed their mind,” Elifritz said.
Late last year, owner Aegon USA Realty Advisors Inc. announced plans to close all but the ground floor of the 14-story office tower, which sits downtown near East Second Street, because the building costs more to operate than it generates in revenue. At the time, Gem Real Estate Group officials said they were working to find offices for the tenants displaced from the upper floors of 32-34 N. Main St. KeyBank vacated the building and moved its Dayton headquarters to 10 W. Second St. in 2008.
Sheri Simpson, property manager for Gem Real Estate, which manages the Key Bank Building, said the initial plan was indeed for the two retail stores to remain open. But the building’s heating and cooling systems could not be isolated for just the two ground-level storefronts, and the cost of installing individual units was prohibitive. So the building’s owners decided to close the two storefronts, Simpson said.
The owner of the The Main Stoppe could not be reached. Simpson said the store will relocate in the nearby Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority Wright Stop Plaza and could reopen as soon as next week.
Elifritz also is the franchise owner of the Quiznos at 2840 Col. Glenn Highway across from Wright State University. The four employees of the downtown Quiznos will be offered positions there, Elifritz said.
“We were doing okay down here, but it was not worth rebuilding elsewhere downtown,” Elifritz said. “We would have to put $60,000 to $70,000 into retrofitting someplace else, and that’s just not feasible in downtown Dayton at this time.”
Quiznos closed at least three other restaurants in late 2009. Elifritz said there are three Quiznos remaining in the Dayton area — Vandalia, Washington Twp. and the WSU location — out of a peak of about 15.
The WSU Quiznos is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
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By JR
February 26, 2010 6:26 PM | Link to this
There are other sub shops downtown, though Quizno’s made a great sub with lots of meat (hear that Subway!) Anyone going downtown at lunch time has to stop in the National City Building and try the Bourbon Chicken. Hassan is a great guy, the food is wonderful and cooked fresh. He has great burgers and fish too!
By Some Further Thoughts
February 26, 2010 3:52 PM | Link to this
Another poster said something about bringing in some big business, and he has a point. Every suburban mall is made up of mostly smaller shops, but has at least 1 big anchor store, a Sears, Macy’s, Pannys, etc. All these big stores used to be in downtown. I’m a Dayton Dragons fan, and it saddens me to see folks come to the game from the suburbs, and then return to the suburbs for dinner, that is if they didn’t eat in the suburbs before coming to the game. Some go to Brixx - I do, love it - but most don’t. Back in the day there were hundreds of places to eat, drink and have fun. Classy places. Places the average person could afford. Most if not all are gone. It all comes back to jobs.
By Skeptic
February 26, 2010 3:39 PM | Link to this
Downtown is a great place to work. For all the silly negative comments, let’s remember that Dayton still has 150,000 residents and many thousands more that come into the city for work every day. How many people live in your community? How many of them commute to work somewhere else? Downtown matters. It’s time to be part of the solution. Go Dayton!
By Blown Away
February 26, 2010 3:36 PM | Link to this
Except for 5 years, I have lived in Dayton for over 50 years. I’ve worked downtown for almost 30 years. I remember a time when downtown was the place to be. I remember lots of good paying jobs. Dayton was a happening place, but it’s not anymore. Downtown is safe, but other ares aren’t…West Dayton and the North Main street area from the highway to past Ridge Avenue come to mind. The only people left in Dayton are here because they have to be, for one reason or another. All this saddens me greatly. Drive around and see all the empty, rotting buildings. It wasn’t always like this. I don’t blame Mayor McLin for this, the decline started decades before she was mayor. I like what one poster said about small scecialized shops, but we need jobs as well. Good jobs. We need to look to the future, and not complain about the past. I believe the future is technology. UD is doing great things, so is WPAFB and Wright State. I wish them well as I don’t want to see Dayton die.
By Sammy
February 26, 2010 2:55 PM | Link to this
Downtown Dayton has a low crime rate because no one is down there. The criminals go where the action is, malls, one certain WalMart, etc.
By Jeri
February 26, 2010 2:52 PM | Link to this
Here’s what would make me come downtown. Expanded farmers market and expanded hours, good ethnic restaurants - no national chains, easy parking or even easy public transportation. Small locally owned retail businesses (not expensive boutiques), a small specialized grocery store. Just idea’s…
By Hey WPAFB Job
February 26, 2010 2:50 PM | Link to this
Hey Mr WPAFB Job, sorry that you are so afraid to come downtown because of all that terrible crime. Too bad that downtown has one of the lowest crime rates in the city (FACT). Sorry you have such a myopic (look it up) view of the situation. Sorry that your family is missing out on all the other fun events and destinations downtown. Sorry that your poor family is stuck with you. DOWNTOWN IS SAFE my friend.
By Glad I Left Dayton
February 26, 2010 2:28 PM | Link to this
I do agree Dayton is already DEAD. They were late in beginning the transition from manufacturing (demise of GM) to techonolgy. Crime, loitering, and etc. is still going on. There is no life down in that area. Dayton is nothing but a smaller version of Detroit. When people ask me what is there to do in Dayton, I tell them nothing. You are better off going to Cincinnati or Columbus. Before anyone start making assumptions…I am BLACK and I do believe that McLin during her tenure did nothing to better the city. It is sad to see a city’s epicenter look like a ghost town on the weekend. Hopefully the city in the future can make a turn around but as long as People in the city elect people like McLin (I couldn’t see/tell her involvement in assisting violent crimes especially youth crimes) in office, the city will further decline. To you Mr. Leitzell, you got your work cut out for you to change the people’s perception about the city internally and externally.
By Dayton Dweller
February 26, 2010 1:49 PM | Link to this
LMAO!!! at Fortress Dayton. Kim Jong McLin … I was born here, raised here and STILL live in the city limits. I often wonder what people from out of town think about this place. Even I have to admit - the feeling here is much darker especially within the last 10 years. Sad, sad, sad.
By Chad
February 26, 2010 1:47 PM | Link to this
I just recently moved form downtown Dayton after almost a decade because it is dying. Before McLin the city was coming back and it was great place to live. Since she took office the city has gone down hill fast. She destroyed everything that Turner worked so hard to build up. I couldn’t take my truck being broken into every month and bums begging for money anymore. I only hope Gary Leitzell can at least halt the destruction caused by McLin.
By Fortressdayton
February 26, 2010 1:35 PM | Link to this
For the sake of believability, I think anyone weighing in on Dayton’s demise should say what part of the area they live in. This would not only be interesting, it might show, why we think the way we do. As for me, I currently live less than 5 blocks from ground zero (Courthouse square). Dayton is DEAD. I moved here from out of state, bought one of the unbelievably beautiful houses once built in Dayton, in what used to be a great neighborhood. I then found that my neighborhood was worse than I thought, that no help was coming, and my property taxes were raised every year to make up the difference for those who had left. I, too, have decided to leave, having turned my home over to the bank. No more money from me and no more wasting my time in neighborhood organizations trying to improve this sow with some lipstick. Kim Jong McLin nailed the coffin shut and now Gary is going to have to find a way to buy some dirt to cover the coffin up. Sorry, Gary, I am not a masochist and I am tired of being called racist because I demand accountability.
By Jim from Dayton
February 26, 2010 1:34 PM | Link to this
If downtoown Dayton is to survive as a retail and commercial center, it needs to be “jump started” with an infusion of retail opportunities. The current small business “mom and pop” approach ain’t working: as soon as one business opens, another closes. Need to engage a mall developer to bring in lots of retailers in a relatively short time. Ball Park Village might have done this, but the city dithered and it withered. However, Dayton has plenty of retail space all along Main St and its major tributaries. Crime? You have that EVERYWHERE, including every suburban shopping mall. Centrally located, downtown Dayton is a natural place to shop & transact business.
By null
February 26, 2010 1:05 PM | Link to this
ileftdayton, I suggest you pick up a simple book about basic jounrlaism, because you don’t have the slightest idea about how newspapers are run or run stories, regardless of where they are at. Seems the people saying Dayton is dying are just really ignorant, in general. Losers are losers regardless of where they live, outside of Dayton or othwerwise.
By WPAFB Job
February 26, 2010 1:04 PM | Link to this
You are correct! I have a nice job at WP and will not solicit downtown business (except 2 or 3 times each year I will go to a Dragons game) for one simple reason; Crime. Clean up the city and I will be glad to shop, dine, spend lesiure time there. Until then I will not risk the safety of my family. I’m originally from a city much bigger than Dayton and love city life. Maybe former Mayor McHat can shed some light on the crime situation.
By WPAFB anyone?
February 26, 2010 12:43 PM | Link to this
Has anyone heard that there are new jobs coming to Wright-Patterson? Give it some time and see if that doesnt lift the city…
By what do i know
February 26, 2010 12:36 PM | Link to this
Dayton is dying seems to be the mantra these days. I can agree if we continue to let companies like NCR leave because their CEO has ego issues and felt Dayton wasn’t good enough for him. We’ve watched this for years, but hopefully a new Mayor will change things instead of drinking at local bars and buying new hats.
By Downtown Worker
February 26, 2010 12:19 PM | Link to this
Patty- I don’t think it’s the same owner as Broaster Hut, but it’s really good. As a matter of fact, I’m eating it now for lunch! LoL The employees are really nice, and make sure you get the biscuits and mac and cheese. Delicious! I go a couple times of week, and usually get enough for dinner as well!
By reader
February 26, 2010 12:12 PM | Link to this
the owner says he’s saving $60000 by not moving how much is the store worth then? he’s losing that store. walking away. getting nothing or a little bit for the equipment which craigslist is flooded with anyway. for $60000 he’s throwing away a good business? of course not. he is using this as an excuse to close.
By redhdlass
February 26, 2010 12:12 PM | Link to this
@Patty it is located where the old rainbow cafe was….facing the RTA hub on the north side of the Centre City building.
By ileftdayton
February 26, 2010 12:05 PM | Link to this
dayton is dead, the funeral has not been scheduled. You know somewhere is dead when the newspaper considers the closing of a sub shop as a headline.
By Patty
February 26, 2010 11:58 AM | Link to this
When did they open the broasted chicken place? Is it the former Broaster Hut that was located on Main St. or a different type of place? Does anyone know?
By Brian
February 26, 2010 11:48 AM | Link to this
Quizno’s and Dayton are both dying!
By WHAAAA
February 26, 2010 11:47 AM | Link to this
CITIGIRL…; Everyone has the story straight but you. The subshop is closing b/c the building is closing. Quiznos was profitable, but apparently not enough to justify investing $60,000 to $70,000 to rebuild. That bank you talked about is now next door at the aptly named Keybank building. The Quiznos building is basically empty and therefore not profitable. Any other stories you want me to read and then summarize for you?
By Rick
February 26, 2010 11:40 AM | Link to this
Quizno’s is dying, not Dayton. They already closed restaurants in Centerville and two in Kettering. I think there have been more closing in the area as well that aren’t specifically in the city of Dayton.
By citigirl
February 26, 2010 10:59 AM | Link to this
Is this the sub shop closing by choice or the building closing? Let’s get the story straight and find out why the building is not profitable? Is the bank leaving? What? Get the Mayor in there….
By Chris
February 26, 2010 10:51 AM | Link to this
Sorry, not dying, get over it loser.
By Downtown Worker
February 26, 2010 10:49 AM | Link to this
That’s because their subs are nasty! Subby’s has two locations downtown, as does Subway- and they are both thriving. Always busy at lunchtime. If Quizno’s is not doing well, its because they are grossly overpriced, and just plain yucky! No loss at all to us! BTW, The Main Stoppe is relocating to the Centre City building next door to the Broasted Chicken place which just opened and is delicious!