I’m thinking today that maybe Thomas Etheredge’s amusement park idea wasn’t so hot after all.
According to the Associated Press, attorneys for Hard Rock Myrtle Beach Holdings LLC have filed for liquidation bankruptcy, eight months after the $400 million 55-acre amusement park opened. The park was the biggest single investment ever in South Carolina tourism.
Last month, the park was auctioned but no bidder who could pay at least the opener of $35 million, or about 9 cents on the dollar, emerged.
In the words of the immortal Yogi Berra, “It’s like deja vu all over again.”
My plan was to craft a story for Saturday outlining the timeline for a third Jimmy John’s at 517 N. Hillside, near Wesley Medical Center.
However, after being stonewalled in Chicago, all I can tell you is that I THINK Bushwood Investments plans to open the third version of its popular sub shop. My colleague Denise Neil, knower of all things restaurant, tells me an April open date is what’s being bandied about.
Why so vague? A call to Bushwood’s corporate office Friday afternoon for details elicited a terse “We don’t give out that information,” followed by an admonition to submit all questions in writing.
I guess free publicity isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be.
First, Wal-Mart, Target, Dillons and others said they’d offer certain prescription drugs for $4 for a 30-day supply.
The next big marketing move was offering 90-day supplies for $10.
Now comes Giant Food. Through March 21, it’s offering 14-day supplies of the most commonly prescribed generic antibiotics for free. “With cold and flu season in full-swing, we want to do what we can to help keep you and your family feeling your best during the winter months,” the company says.
And to keep you coming back.