Great Harvest Bread Co.

[tdub]

I don't recommend the boom or bust towns like anywhere in the Flathead or NE Montana. Stability aids in sanity.

What????? You're saying we have economic issues here in the Flathead? First I've heard of it.

In all seriousness...if our outdoor rec and scenery etc. are important to you now is actually not too bad of a time to start the right business in Kalispell simply due to attractive lease terms, housing costs way down, etc. So if you have a business model that will succeed now in Kalispell you're setting yourself up very well in for the future. But of course finding the right business to make money here now is difficult. Just make sure your product is very marketable to Canadians.

[LongTimeCatFan]

I don't recommend the boom or bust towns like anywhere in the Flathead or NE Montana. Stability aids in sanity.

What????? You're saying we have economic issues here in the Flathead? First I've heard of it.

In all seriousness...if our outdoor rec and scenery etc. are important to you now is actually not too bad of a time to start the right business in Kalispell simply due to attractive lease terms, housing costs way down, etc. So if you have a business model that will succeed now in Kalispell you're setting yourself up very well in for the future. But of course finding the right business to make money here now is difficult. Just make sure your product is very marketable to Canadians.

I agree, those are some of the reasons I moved here from Billings 2 years ago. Housing prices are rock bottom, but I still pay over $2K for a 1800 sf house, which is absurd.

[tdub]

I agree, those are some of the reasons I moved here from Billings 2 years ago. Housing prices are rock bottom, but I still pay over $2K for a 1800 sf house, which is absurd.

Funny, I grew up in Billings and got a job up here two years ago.

Are you saying renting for over $2k or bought a 1800 sf house for over $200K? I agree high either way.

**Edit - I just saw your post on the other thread about buying in Empire.

[LongTimeCatFan]

I agree, those are some of the reasons I moved here from Billings 2 years ago. Housing prices are rock bottom, but I still pay over $2K for a 1800 sf house, which is absurd.

Funny, I grew up in Billings and got a job up here two years ago.

Are you saying renting for over $2k or bought a 1800 sf house for over $200K? I agree high either way.

**Edit - I just saw your post on the other thread about buying in Empire.

oops I forgot to say 2K for taxes.... trying to eat lunch

[tdub]

oops I forgot to say 2K for taxes.... trying to eat lunch

You're right - Kalispell taxes in the city are sick.

[SonomaCat]

Well, we pay about $5K in taxes on a 1,100 square foot flat, so that $2K figure sounds rather nice by comparison.

[Common Cat]

Little known fact (I think) about Great Harvest Bread is it originated from Great Falls, Montana. Our downtown store is the first. Great company - awesome cookies.

Didn't they have a location in the Holiday Village Mall at one point?

not that I am aware of...doesn't sound like them either

[John K]

Little known fact (I think) about Great Harvest Bread is it originated from Great Falls, Montana. Our downtown store is the first. Great company - awesome cookies.

Didn't they have a location in the Holiday Village Mall at one point?

not that I am aware of...doesn't sound like them either

Actually, I believe they were located in the mall before moving to their current location downtown. I wouldn't swear to it, as I didn't live in GF at the time, but I do vaguely remember that, and I think the mall location was the very first Great Harvest anywhere. Can any long time GF residents confirm or deny?

[CapitalCityCat]

Well, we pay about $5K in taxes on a 1,100 square foot flat, so that $2K figure sounds rather nice by comparison.

Kinda makes you long for Winifred, eh?

[SonomaCat]

Well, we pay about $5K in taxes on a 1,100 square foot flat, so that $2K figure sounds rather nice by comparison.

Kinda makes you long for Winifred, eh?

For that reason, and so many others ... yep, I often do.

[WeedKillinCat]

Little known fact (I think) about Great Harvest Bread is it originated from Great Falls, Montana. Our downtown store is the first. Great company - awesome cookies.

Didn't they have a location in the Holiday Village Mall at one point?

not that I am aware of...doesn't sound like them either

Actually, I believe they were located in the mall before moving to their current location downtown. I wouldn't swear to it, as I didn't live in GF at the time, but I do vaguely remember that, and I think the mall location was the very first Great Harvest anywhere. Can any long time GF residents confirm or deny?

The more I think about it they were in the area of the main entrance of the mall on the upper level. Used to be an Orange Julius nearby? It has been a while since I have been in that mall.

[John K]

Little known fact (I think) about Great Harvest Bread is it originated from Great Falls, Montana. Our downtown store is the first. Great company - awesome cookies.

Didn't they have a location in the Holiday Village Mall at one point?

not that I am aware of...doesn't sound like them either

Actually, I believe they were located in the mall before moving to their current location downtown. I wouldn't swear to it, as I didn't live in GF at the time, but I do vaguely remember that, and I think the mall location was the very first Great Harvest anywhere. Can any long time GF residents confirm or deny?

The more I think about it they were in the area of the main entrance of the mall on the upper level. Used to be an Orange Julius nearby? It has been a while since I have been in that mall.

Yep....that's what I remember (vaguely) as well.

[Bleedinbluengold]

We looked into it many years ago. Gotta sell alotta bread.