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by Steve
7/30/2008 06:43:00 PM
I saw the comment about the rumor BJ's has pulled out yesterday. I went on their website and asked them via their contact page if the rumors were true. Today I received an e-mail from Crystal Wang, Guest Relations / Claims Coordinator for BJ's Restaurants. She told me they are projecting the opening of their Menifee location for 2010.My guess is that they probably planned to open sooner, but the way the economy is, and the fact that they have BJ's in Moreno Valley, Temecula, and Corona, made it sensible to wait awhile.
Labels: BJ's-Restaurant, Countryside-Marketplace
Well that sucks!
By 
, at July 30, 2008 8:25 PM
Sucks Alot!
By , at July 30, 2008 9:21 PM
It suck's, but at least we know they are coming. Just not as soon as we would like. Our city wasn't built in a day and it just gives us something to look forward to.
By , at July 30, 2008 11:47 PM
i know i was and i bet a lot of others also were waiting for them to open. i just hope this isn't a sign of things to come for the mall. hope for the best, mainly being the new city needs the taxes generated from ALL the new stores opening up. the sooner they all open, the better.
By , at July 31, 2008 12:04 AM
The sad part is we could really use a restaurant or two around here! BJ's has a nice selection and would have made a good eatery for the Menifee area ~ I really think they're missing a great opportunity to be a mainstay in the new City of Menifee!
By , at July 31, 2008 8:09 AM
PJ. You speak as if they've decided not to start a business hear at all. What an alarmist. They are just delaying their opening until economic conditions inprove emough to sustain the business indefintiely. They can't have a "false start."
By , at July 31, 2008 9:16 AM
Oh well, at least Red Robin is still going up and TGIF right?
By , at July 31, 2008 12:16 PM
"What an alarmist!" ?
So dramatic :)
By , at July 31, 2008 2:14 PM
Watch the Dominoes Fall, when a major chain restaurant pulls its strings, others are looking at doing the same. Being a realistic
Honest Jon
By , at August 03, 2008 9:18 PM
That's stupid. Do they know how many people live around here and have the choice of, maybe, three restaurants? That's just stupid marketing.
By , at August 04, 2008 4:54 PM
What restaurants are actually on
the "TO OPEN FOR SURE" list?
If BJ's doesn't want to come on board.....can other restaurants
bid for the space (ie: Mimi's or
marie calendars)
By , at August 05, 2008 3:47 PM
I sent their corporate office an email and their response was, "Sorry to disappoint you." The planned opening is still 2010.
By , at August 05, 2008 10:44 PM
I've noticed that the Red Robin sign is up along the freeway. I'm hoping that means they will open soon.
By 
David Boring, at August 06, 2008 4:25 PM
Up until the point that I contacted BJ's, I never heard a date for them to be opening up in Menifee. 2010 was the first date I had heard. A lot of people, myself included at first, seem to be under the impression that they are being hesitant or having second thoughts about opening up. In reality, they are still committed to Menifee and never said they were opening any sooner. We as a whole were just under the presumption that they would be open late this year or early next year.
As for Red Robin, they not only have the sign up along the freeway, but the sign is also up on the actual building.
By Todd, at August 07, 2008 11:16 AM
while I agree witht Todd - they didnt actually say they were opening earlier - I think that as far as restaurantsdo - they would have done well opening earlier. Its not like we have other choices to dine at here - so people would go there - if not only fo rthe food - the bar, sports games etc. They would have done well. We might not be buying so much clothes but we still like to go out to a nince dinner!!
By , at August 07, 2008 12:51 PM
A little off topic from BJ's Restaurant & Brewery, but it's still related.
I just received an e-mail from Ron Finkelstein, Regional Operations Director - Region 7 for Red Robin. He said the Red Robin is scheduled to open September 29th.
I've been submitting inquiries (opening dates, hiring dates, etc.) with as many confirmed businesses going in to Countryside Marketplace as I can remember. As I hear back (if I hear back) I'll continue to post updates.
By Todd, at August 13, 2008 6:09 PM
My stomach is already starting to hurt just thinking about the endless french fries.
By , at August 16, 2008 11:25 PM
The BJ's is now confirmed to be opening this year. The signage is up and it is in fact going to be the very first thing you see turning onto Haun Road. It's the corner building on Newport/Haun, and has the two massive distillers and the one with the waterfall/bench area near it! The sign is up about 150 away from the building, but it is in fact going there.
Also, a Whimsical, a Vitamin Shoppe, a Sapporo, and a Jamba Juice also have signage up, among many others that all of you will probably die of excitment over!
By , at August 24, 2008 9:12 AM
Wow thats great about BJ's!! I guess they read these posts. :)
By , at September 02, 2008 4:32 PM
Ok so can anyone please tell me what type of stores are Whimsical & Sapporo?? Neverheard of them.
By , at September 12, 2008 4:09 PM
Sapparo's Japenese Grill and Sushi. It's a Tepenyaki grill, the kind of Japanese grill that has specially trained chefs that perform cool tricks with they're cooking utensils while cooking your meal.
Whimsical Frozen Yogurt and Gelato. Supposedly more delicious than Maggie Moos Ice Cream or Cold Stone.
By , at September 16, 2008 5:59 PM
Per Crystal Wang (Guest Relations/ Claims Coordinator, BJ's Restaurants, Inc.) today, BJs no longer has a plan to open a facility in Menifee.
By , at October 23, 2008 7:43 PM
Come on Yogurt more delicious than ColdStone!!! I don't see lines at all those yogurt or italian ice cream shops popping up all over the place like i see for ice cream. Its just a FAD. I dont see many Golden Spoons around and lets remember they were here before Cold Stone or Maggie's. But thats ok they can try.
By , at October 27, 2008 7:20 PM
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