Students should “own” the campus

Students need to speak out when they are being “taken over” by larger competitors

What do you think of the big box store that comes into your little home town and sets up shop? Most locals love it initially. THEN,

  • corner grocer goes out of business
  • no one knows the pharmacist
  • no customer service
  • you get the picture.

That is exactly what has happened to some locally, (student owned) coupon sites.

www.feedtheturtle.com

Fear the Turtle Mug

Image by The Eggplant via Flickr

www.hungryhens.com

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football

Image via Wikipedia

Both sites are owned by students, along with help,

from family and professionals. But the big bad

box store came in and started “eating away” if you will, at their business.

Keep in mind what may ultimately happen here. Are you ready for less competition and fewer restaurants to compete for your business?

STUDENTS- speak out. Let the restaurants in your college town know that you want choices for

  • ordering food
  • coupon offerings
  • delivery services

When students get the munchies they want cheap food, fast. You are there to provide menu access, restaurant information, and yes delivery. Your site gives students on campus an option and restaurant owners should want to patronize your services if they want you to patronize theirs. To the site owners: You are the ones living on campus, yes I know the big box has tons of money, but you should speak out at a grass roots level. Tell your fellow classmates to mention to off campus restaurants their dissatisfaction with

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK???

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