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They paid $400K and have no landlord. 

The 2016 Pizza Power Report:

A state-of-the-industry analysis

Shifting demographics and cultural changes will require bold new strategies for pizzeria operators in 2016.

RICK HYNUM

Millennials: A Generation of Foodies

What’s a Millennial, Anyway?

Millennials are unlike any generation before them. At least, that’s what marketing professionals have been telling us for years now, and they may be right. But what they can’t seem to tell us for sure is, exactly what is a millennial? In their study, Pizza Lovers in 2015, quoted throughout this year’s Pizza Power Report, Smart Flour Foods and the Center for Generational Kinetics describe millennials as the generation born between 1977 and 1995. Research firm Technomic has a slightly different definition—those born between 1977 and 1992. Another research firm, Mintel, simply says millennials “are between the ages of 21 and 38,” which comes out to a birth date range of 1997 to 1994.

He’s a foodie, she’s a foodie, you’re a foodie, I’m a foodie—an ever-growing love of good food may be the one thing Americans have in common these days, and that bodes well for the pizza industry. A 2013 study by advertising firm BBDO found that nearly 50% of millennials call themselves “foodies.” Members of this fast-rising generation don’t just eat their food—they engage and connect with it, seeking out new, more intense flavors, extreme textures, and ethnic and artisan dishes. They experience it and then record that experience with a snapshot on their smartphones and a quick post to Instagram.

Of course, millennials don’t have the foodie market cornered; they share it with baby boomers, many of whom also self-identify as foodies. But millennials are poised to take over the world: They already comprise more than half of the labor market and will likely start outspending baby boomers in the next several years. According to Mintel, millennials are projected to account for 30% of all U.S. retail sales by 2020. In short, every pizzeria operator needs to keep this customer demographic in mind if he wants to grow his business. “The tidal wave of 80 million millennials now entering the U.S. pizza market has created a host of new challenges and opportunities,” notes the Smart Flour Foods study. Millennials have their own way of making purchasing decisions and ordering pizza—they rely on their smartphones, often don’t carry cash, and have “the least established brand loyalty” of any generation today. But they’re not necessarily disloyal, the study’s authors conclude. “Millennials are hugely loyal to brands and restaurants to which they feel a connection, but many millennials simply haven’t established that loyalty yet.”

That’s in part because many millennials feel suspicious of corporate brands and place a high premium on authenticity. This means independent pizzerias that emphasize their hometown roots and owner-driven personalities may have an advantage in competing for millennials’ spending dollars. But to get their attention, you will have to move beyond traditional print advertising and direct mail and incorporate online ordering, the latest social media platforms (not just Facebook, which has faded with the younger crowd) and mobile technologies into your marketing plan. The Smart Flour Foods study reports that nearly ⅓ of millennials “use online advertising, social media and online ratings to gain pizza information versus less than 20% for those 35 and over.”

54% of millennials have taken a photo of their pizza and posted it online.

#topeka - Topeka Kansas

From: Molly Howey [mailto:mhowey@topekachamber.org]
Sent: Friday, July 7, 2017 12:06 PM
Subject: Project Post Oak

Hello,

I have a client looking for the following criteria. Please send me any fliers for property that matches by Wednesday, July 12 at 9 a.m.

Real Estate Requirements

• Company is looking for an existing, approximately 100,000 SF manufacturing / distribution facility on approximately 10-15 acres.

OR

• A 10 – 15 acre greenfield site with close proximity to Interstate 35 (see notes from above).  

• Client is heavily focused on locations in a Severely Distresses NMTC census tract or in communities that have the ability to offset this valuable federal incentive program.  The consultant will handle all aspects of the NMTC transaction for their client in the selected community. 

• While rail is not required it could be in the future so real estate options submitted with this asset could be an added plus.

• Real Estate options need to be less than 3 – 5 miles  from the interstate with access to I-35.

Thank you,

Molly Howey, CEcD Senior VP, Economic Development mhowey@gotopeka.com Office: 785.234.2644 / Cell: 785.231.4707 120 SE Sixth Avenue, Suite 110 Topeka, KS 66603

If you play you have to pay....same goes for parking

We need to make a deal - Hey if that site is too small; let get you a new home.

From: Henry McClure [mailto:mcre@cox.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 5:02 PM
To: 'csmith@sasnak.com' <csmith@sasnak.com>
Cc: 'byounger@topeka.org' <byounger@topeka.org>; 'mcre@cox.net' <mcre@cox.net>
Subject: RE: Time to make a deal

Dear City of Topeka,

John Parker of Mainline Printing is a client of mine and has engaged my real estate services to get Carlos O’ Kelley to Pay for using the Parking Lot or be able to remove their cars lawfully.

Allsigns installed signs in compliance with code and an officer said my signs did not comply.

I need to have the proper signs and have the City bless the insulation of any additional signs.

I’m worried today because of lack of crosswalks. I’m also worried that anyone thinks it is condoned.

Please route this to the proper channels and I want to get busy making a deal for rent or remoaval of the cars.

Thanks.

Thanks

Henry McClure

785.383.9994 Direct

Time Kills Deals

From: Henry McClure [mailto:mcre@cox.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 4:37 PM
To: 'csmith@sasnak.com' <csmith@sasnak.com>
Subject: RE: Time to make a deal

So there is no misunderstanding

You are using the Mainline Printing Parking lot without their permission.

I’ve asked you Manager in Topeka not to do it or offer me rent for the luxury.

I had Allsigns install signs that were to meet code and a Police officer said they did not meet code. Well I’m going to get the signs right and start towing cars if we do not have a lease agreement.   

I going to contact the City of Topeka and really all this data and in the long run you will pay for parking or not park on our property.

Hey we all make a living with real estate deals. No free lunch; NO free parking from now on.

H

Thanks

Henry McClure

785.383.9994 Direct

Time Kills Deals

From: Henry McClure [mailto:mcre@cox.net]
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 4:45 PM
To: 'csmith@sasnak.com' <csmith@sasnak.com>
Subject: Time to make a deal

John Parker of Mainline printing has retained me to get a lease with to for the parking you use on his land in Topeka.

He owns tract – 4 (the old Sears parcel)

Let’s do a build to suit on his pad.

Or relocate you alltogerhter.

Thanks

Henry McClure

785.383.9994 Direct

Time Kills Deals

From: Carlos O'Kelly's [mailto:csmith@sasnak.com]
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 3:23 PM
To: mcre@cox.net
Subject: your Carlos O Kellys question has been submitted

Hello Henry A McClure,

Thank you for reaching us. We will review your email as soon as possible.
Have a great day! 

KC Hopps - Let's look at the Mall in Topeka.

KC Hopps

From: Henry McClure [mailto:mcre@cox.net]
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:48 PM
To: jklasuman@midwest-health.com
Cc: 'Greg Schwerdt'; 'Molly Howey'; 'Matt Pivarnik'
Subject: Over $800K

I love your shark tank idea. Thanks that is good for Topeka.

You should consider your deals at the mall – KC Hopps

I’ve helped the in current leases over $525K in tenant allowances at the mall.

On the table right now $300K to put tenants in the mall. WPG is ready to make Topeka Great!

We can fund every deal; if it makes sense.

Thanks

Henry McClure

785.383.9994 Direct

Time Kills Deals 

Shawnee County 2037 Comprehensive Plan Final Open House Announced

(Shawnee County, KS) – The Shawnee County Planning Department, along with the consulting team of RDG Planning & Design and CFS Engineers, is reaching the end of developing a long-range Comprehensive Plan for unincorporated Shawnee County. The plan will guide the County as it makes decisions about the physical development of the county through the next 20 years. Accordingly, it addresses and establishes long-range policy for land use planning, transportation, economic development, housing, public facilities, cultural and natural resources, agricultural land, intergovernmental cooperation, and capital improvement planning.

To share the plan’s findings, objectives, and recommendations, a final public open house will be held Thursday, June 15 at the Big Gage Shelter Housing in Gage Park, 635 SW Gage Boulevard, Topeka from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The consultants will present the current draft of the plan (available on the project website at http://rdgusa.com/sites/shawneecountyplan), and the rest of the open house will be an opportunity to conversationally react to and discuss the plan. Based on the input in this meeting, the draft plan will be finalized for adoption. Everyone with an interest is invited to attend.

As a “blueprint” for the future of the county, the plan must be based on the desires and vision of the county’s residents because ultimately the plan is created by, owned by, and championed by the community and its members. As a result, the open house will be followed by an adoption process with additional opportunities for comment. Stay tuned with an up-to-date schedule at http://rdgusa.com/sites/shawneecountyplan/meeting-announcements/.
For more information about planning in Shawnee County, the Shawnee County 2037 Comprehensive Plan, and public engagement activities, visit the project website or contact Thomas Dow, at tdow@rdgusa.com.

Meet Molly

Molly Howey, director of business development, for GO Topeka, recently earned the International Economic Development Council’s designation of certified economic developer, a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

Molly Howey, CEcD VP, Business Development & Attraction mhowey@gotopeka.com Office: 785.234.2644 / Cell: 785.231.4707 120 SE Sixth Avenue, Suite 110 Topeka, KS 66603