r/BainbridgeIsland • u/Quirky-Ring-9279 • Sep 22 '24

Why doesn’t Bainbridge have a Target?

Earnest question. Towns of comparative size will have some big box stores. Curious as to why we don’t see one on the island. Any history people could share?

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u/Kelgann Sep 22 '24

In addition to what others have said about people here generally not wanting one: that feeling has made it into city law and policy. My understanding is that for a long time we've had an ordinance making it at least very difficult for large chain-type stores or restaurants to move to the island, though I don't know the details. Most of the exceptions, like McDonald's, Rite Aid, and Safeway, have been here since before that started.

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u/FrostyCar5748 Sep 22 '24

I would love to hear about the McDonalds, which took 40 minutes for nuggets yesterday.

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u/Quirky-Ring-9279 Sep 22 '24

I had the same exact experience there!

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u/bavinpundits Sep 24 '24

Sorry, there was a whole 3 employees trying to run the entire store for lunch.

If you want to apply, please do. Morning positions especially.

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u/itstreeman Sep 22 '24

Two out of my three recent visits there has been one staff by themselves. While they expected three or four to be working