I hope they survive this intact.
They just opened 3 of these near me in the last 3 years or so.
I went to Claim Jumper my first time with a ladyfriend. She asked me if I’d like to split a piece of cake. (We were at the bar, having a couple of drinks). I was puzzled by this, until I saw the portion. It looked like a wedge cut from a chocolate depth charge. It was the biggest slice of cake I have ever seen.
Wow. They are always crowed. I went to a really small cafe in Utah named Claim Jumpers. Though it was part of the chain. The owner told me that “Claim Jumpers” leases the name from him. Gets paid a bundle as long as his cafe stays open. (Don’t now if it’s true but what a great story.)
They also put out a pretty good line of frozen dinners.
I went to one of their restaurants outside of Phoenix. I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. I hope they survive.
Do they believe the economy will rebound soon enough?
This summer we lost a great Chili's and I can't imagine not having our Claim Jumpers!
OT: Years ago, 30+, DH and I used to take visiting relatives to the original Chili's in Dallas (on Greenback Lane or Greenville Lane??? something like that). It was a dive looking place, added on buildings in a dirt parking lot.....Mmmmmmm, the best food, though.....Original Chili's Trip hamburger!
Good times!!
One of the few things I do miss about living in the Los Angeles area are the restaurants. Claim Jumper is awesome. I still remember one opening up to big fanfare (and long lines) near my house. You had to wait >1 hour for a table.
I liked the black tie pasta.