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In what will surely be heart-wrenchingly detailed in an upcoming issue of BUCKS (or, maybe, even Philadelphia), New Hope recently paved the way for a Dunkin’ Donuts in town.
Much like a Starbucks in Northern Liberties — or, even a Rita’s Water Ice in Northern Liberties — a Dunkin’ Donuts in New Hope brought fear, anger, the urge to complain.
“You’re going to be driving across the bridge and the first thing you’re going to see is going to be a Dunkin’ Donuts,” said Herb Millman, who owns a neighboring antique shop. “That is going to change the flavor of New Hope.”
Sometimes — such as the Target that’s going to revitalize the Roosevelt Mall and the area around it — the chains are welcomed with open arms. Come on. Look at this, from an article earlier this month:
The Northeast Target will be about the same size as the new one on City Avenue, with a food court and, yes, a Starbucks. [...] “That’s my favorite store, Tar-zhay,” Caruso laughs. “Their paper towels are great. We’ll all be there at lunchtime.”
“Everybody’s talking about the Target,” says State Rep. John Perzel. “They can’t wait for it to open.”
Like, right? Somebody said “Tar-zhay” to a reporter with a straight face he was so excited about the new Target store. Meanwhile, in New Hope:
“If New Hope just becomes a mall-type area, what drives people to it? What makes it unique?” she said. “I’d hate to see New Hope become a food court.”
Anyway, there will be a Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins in New Hope, but it can’t sell to riff-raff or something.
Council OK’s Dunkin’ Donuts [The Intelligencer]
Nov. 8: Target Revitalizing Roosevelt Mall
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can’t sell to riff raff or straight people under