Previously we ran an insulation and home performance business, for over 15 years. The pandemic made it very tough, as I was an auditor and would spend 2 hours in a home checking for air quality, leakage, combustion appliances, etc.
Yet everyday I would come into the shop, with nothing going on, just me and my dog, gathering the mail, checking for messages, etc..
After many depressing days, I walked in one day and looked at the north end of the shop, seeing the drive thru possibility and thought….what are waiting for! We have seen the drive thrus in Ohio where our son lives. I thought it was such a great idea, especially during difficult times like the pandemic.
We did our own research and development by traveling to a couple here in Illinois. One of the owners was gracious enough to talk with me a bit, to help sort out some of my questions and concerns.
So the planning began, first a business plan, then consults with my banker, accountant and attorney. We put the plan in place, made connections with the health department, code enforcement, and some distributors. Many long hours and lots of dollars later, we are close to opening.
We have had a couple major bumps in the road, but also some major blessings.
Friendly, quick, safe and fun environment. A new way to shop. Stay in your car, and let us load your order. Help serve the hard working people in the industrial area in the southwest end of town that cannot make it across the tracks for lunch in 30 minutes. Serve boaters, campers and fishermen headed to Paris lakes, Mill Creek or Walnut point in Oakland. We will add fishing bait next spring. We will have frozen sandwiches and breakfast items to start, while working on a Grab It sandwich to offer in the near future. WE hope to have a “Grab Bag” AM or PM!
Monday through Saturday 9am to 8pm closed Sundays. Hours may be adjusted as needed. Open for some holidays, with shortened hours.
Staple foods like milk, bread, eggs, canned soups and veggies, bottled juices, waters and soft drinks and ice. We will have Bahr noodles, Mill Creek Meats, Back Door pizzas, Little Debbies snacks and many other items. We will carry OTC everyday health and beauty aids, paper products, some emergency items and seasonal items. We have our liquor license, so we will carry beer wine and liquor. We now have lottery tickets now in stock. We accept EBT. We are a lottery retailer. Scratch off tickets and online games. We will have gift cards for that hard to buy for person or to say thank you to someone. We will have regular specials to watch for on our facebook page.
Our 14’ x 14’ doors will be open all the time, unless we have severe weather and need to close them temporarily.
Hoping to fill a small void after Savalot’s unfortunate fire.
We all are busy, we all love convenience, and we all still need to social distance, at least through the winter, to get through this pandemic.
Grand Opening in the near future.
