Unusual Business Combinations? - Page 2

weak_link · 03-29-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

Unusual, but sheer genius.

Nashville has a Pub and Laundry combined down near Vandy.

The bar back is a series of numbered light bulbs that correspond to your washer/dryer number.

We've got a place like that in San Francisco called 'BrainWash.' Great idea, what's not to love?

MortonMilo · 03-29-2010, 10:39 AM

In North Carolina, came across a combination shooting range and animal boarding kennel. Don't be late to pick your dog up....

03-29-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by acarr

I did a long trip this past summer and ran into a couple interesting places. Some place in Wyoming, there was a gas station with the regular tire shop/repair shop but inside they had animal vacinations for your cows, horses ect. and almost a whole outdoors store that included guns, branding irons, ammo anything you could think of. All inside a little store about 2x the size of a 7-11.

That's the Wyoming WalMart. No one told you, did they?

You should see what's in the gas stations on the Reservation in Montana.

03-29-2010, 12:06 PM

In Vancouver BC, an asian Driving School in the same building as an Autobody repair shop

akumushi · 03-29-2010, 12:18 PM

On the corner of Convoy and Clairemont Mesa Blvd for the longest time there was a great juxtaposition of two different shops:
Hemorrhoid Care by Laser, right on top of Banner Mattress.
Guess if you had to wait a while, you could always go downstairs and get a pillow.

jmsremax · 03-29-2010, 01:05 PM

In the town next to where I grew up there is an ice cream stand that is also a chinese restaurant. Same owners and they use the same door/window to order.

03-29-2010, 05:41 PM

Ginsberg & Wong in Cherry Hill New Jersey
Half Chinese Restaurant and half Jewish Deli

LeoM · 03-29-2010, 05:45 PM

When I was driving through Tenn. there was a fudge and fireworks place.

And back in the day, when I lived in Columbus, OH, there was a "buy here pay here" car dealership that was also a liquor store.

tedrodgerscpa · 03-29-2010, 06:14 PM

Also from Tennessee. Smithville, Tennessee to be exact.

And I wouldn't believe it either if I didnt' see it with my own two eyes.

That picture says exactly what you think it says...

tedrodgerscpa · 03-29-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

Unusual, but sheer genius.

Nashville has a Pub and Laundry combined down near Vandy.

The bar back is a series of numbered light bulbs that correspond to your washer/dryer number.

Tim,

while your story indicates you might not remember the name of the joint... it's called Duds N Suds (or at least it was back in the 80's). Been there before, but that was a long long long long long time ago.

Tripp · 03-29-2010, 06:21 PM

We have a local chain of brewpub/restaurant/movie theaters in the area that aren't as unusual, as they are genius. Portland is a pretty beer-centric city, so if theres something you need to get done, theres a pretty good chance that theres someone who will give you a beer while you do it. A pretty common combination here is a barber shop where a haircut includes a pint.

tenbaseg · 03-29-2010, 06:21 PM

The shop my father gets his lawn mower repaired at also doubles as his butcher.

BlackDog · 03-29-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Not a combination per se, but the funniest thing I have seen in the town I work in:

A strip mall with a sushi restaurant right next door to a bait shop.

Here in suburban Minneapolis I know where there is a Chinese restaurant next door to a kennel where you leave your dog or cat when you go on vacation.

Veritas · 03-29-2010, 10:29 PM

My barber shop has a walk-in humidor and a smoking lounge. This combination should occur more frequently.

jmsremax · 03-30-2010, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Veritas

My barber shop has a walk-in humidor and a smoking lounge. This combination should occur more frequently.

kenstogie · 03-30-2010, 06:59 AM

When I was in Niagara Falls, Canada Side there were strip clubs with hotels in the back if you go to the outskirts of town. Funny but the girl I was with pointed it out.

icehog3 · 03-30-2010, 07:42 AM

When I was in my early twenties, there was a place called the "Charlie Club" in a Chicago suburb. It had a health club, a bar and a hotel.

Meet a hottie in the gym, buy her an after-workout drink, and va va va voom.

tedrodgerscpa · 03-30-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Veritas

My barber shop has a walk-in humidor and a smoking lounge. This combination should occur more frequently.

I'd actually look forward to a hair cut!

03-30-2010, 03:20 PM

All States Cremation AND Dolce Siciliant Italian Bakery in Denver, CO. The bakery was once a sausage / meat shop, but that was just too goofy I guess.

Not to ruin the funny, but it is just a storefront, they do not bake the folks there!

D_A · 04-05-2010, 11:46 AM

03-29-2010, 10:39 AM	#22
MortonMilo Blowing smoke Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: R Posts: 215 Trading: (10)	Re: Unusual Business Combinations? In North Carolina, came across a combination shooting range and animal boarding kennel. Don't be late to pick your dog up....

03-29-2010, 12:06 PM	#24
Cyclone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Unusual Business Combinations? In Vancouver BC, an asian Driving School in the same building as an Autobody repair shop

03-29-2010, 12:18 PM	#25
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: Unusual Business Combinations? On the corner of Convoy and Clairemont Mesa Blvd for the longest time there was a great juxtaposition of two different shops: Hemorrhoid Care by Laser, right on top of Banner Mattress. Guess if you had to wait a while, you could always go downstairs and get a pillow. __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."

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jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: Unusual Business Combinations? In the town next to where I grew up there is an ice cream stand that is also a chinese restaurant. Same owners and they use the same door/window to order. __________________ Stock/Finance banter

03-29-2010, 05:41 PM	#27
BeachBonsai Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Unusual Business Combinations? Ginsberg & Wong in Cherry Hill New Jersey Half Chinese Restaurant and half Jewish Deli

03-29-2010, 05:45 PM	#28
LeoM "Say what again!" Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Leo Location: Passed out under an Agave Posts: 690 Trading: (87)	Re: Unusual Business Combinations? When I was driving through Tenn. there was a fudge and fireworks place. And back in the day, when I lived in Columbus, OH, there was a "buy here pay here" car dealership that was also a liquor store. __________________ Did you know Smurfs are only three apples tall?

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tedrodgerscpa Palmetto State Herf Crew! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ted Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,712 Trading: (87)	Re: Unusual Business Combinations? Also from Tennessee. Smithville, Tennessee to be exact. And I wouldn't believe it either if I didnt' see it with my own two eyes. That picture says exactly what you think it says... __________________ Everyday I'm shufflin...

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Tripp Pepin Ho of the NorthWest Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tripp Location: Portland, OR Posts: 487 Trading: (5)	Re: Unusual Business Combinations? We have a local chain of brewpub/restaurant/movie theaters in the area that aren't as unusual, as they are genius. Portland is a pretty beer-centric city, so if theres something you need to get done, theres a pretty good chance that theres someone who will give you a beer while you do it. A pretty common combination here is a barber shop where a haircut includes a pint. __________________ Make sure you visit the chat! Newcomers welcome. Pete_Johnson: Tripp get the ** out of here with that bull** Benchmade. C'mon Son!

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,558 Trading: (60)	Re: Unusual Business Combinations? When I was in my early twenties, there was a place called the "Charlie Club" in a Chicago suburb. It had a health club, a bar and a hotel. Meet a hottie in the gym, buy her an after-workout drink, and va va va voom. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-30-2010, 03:20 PM	#39
GAZHOG Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Unusual Business Combinations? All States Cremation AND Dolce Siciliant Italian Bakery in Denver, CO. The bakery was once a sausage / meat shop, but that was just too goofy I guess. Not to ruin the funny, but it is just a storefront, they do not bake the folks there!

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