Tom_Green

Thank you, that makes more sense. To the previous poster, I don't think the space across the street is the issue. It was the ambience of the store that made all the difference. That location across the street is ugly. There is no fountain, and it would be a step down. I don't even think parking is an improvement there. I can't see any advantage it has. Is it just me, or is anyone else going to boycott this property? I know "innocent" tenants will suffer, but that's what our government does to the innocent citizens of tyrant governments. It's my only recourse, and I would feel sick to my stomach knowing that some fraction of my money will be lining the pockets of the company that kicked out my favorite coffeehouse against its will. Is anyone else willing to boycot this property? If not, I'll just be all by myself. Still, that's a few dollar less for these unethical bastards.

Can somebody explain the following to me? Diedrich was kicked off the property against its will because the Salon next door agreed to move into. Both parties agree this is what happened regardless of who stole what from whom. Now, as I drive by the location, there is a "for lease" sign. The salon doesn't appear to be moving in. So if the place is up for lease with no tenant, why was Diedrich not told "hey, you know what, the salon isn't moving in after all. You can keep your space since you want it." Is this persecution against Diedrich? It seems more and more like the case to me. I'll never set foot on that property again, but I'd like to know why nobody has the space right now. Is there someone with a legal background that may see a case that Diedrich has against the landlord? This reminds me of the days when people of a different color had to drink from a different fountain.

I'm very upset with the impending closure of Diedrich too. It is my understanding that Dirk Smith definately wants this location. It is true that Diedrich said they were not interested in the lease, but that's because Diedrich is a franchise of Mr. Smith's. He was in negotiations, however, with the landlord. He said that he had the green light, and then within a matter of 24 hours the landlord suddenly changed its mind. I personally will never do business with the salon, and I will make sure I always bad mouth them so that anyone in the future who might wish to visit them will hopefully reconsider. It is the salon that should be put out on the street in my opinion. It is very unethical, and this kind of landlord abuse should be illegal. They couldn't do this to a human being, but for business owners, I guess they aren't human beings in the eye of the law. Find out more about Diedrich here, and come join in the dicussion. All views are welcome -- the good, the bad, and the ugly. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diedrichforum/