The citizens of Flower Mound have spoken, and they know exactly what stores and restaurants they would like to see come to their town.
Flower Mound’s Economic Development team has been busy collecting and analyzing the feedback of 1,200 residents who participated in the 2015 Retail & Restaurant Survey, and once again, Cheesecake Factory topped the restaurant wish list.
Here’s a list of the most requested retailers and restaurants:
Retailers:
- Trader Joe’s
2. Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack
3. Central Market
4. Apple Store
5. The Container store
6. Gap/Gap Baby/Gap Kids
7. Pottery Barn/Pottery Barn Kids
8. Williams Sonoma
9. Costco
10. DSW
11. Dillard’s
12. Macy’s
13. Anthropologie
14. Michaels
15. Crate & Barrel
16. Toys R Us/Babies R Us
17. J Crew/J Crew Outlet
18. REI
19. JoAnn Fabrics
20. Half Price Books
Restaurants:
1 Cheesecake Factory
2. In-N-Out Burger
3. Panera Bread
4. Chuy’s
5. Olive Garden
6. Papadeaux Seafood Kitchen
7. PF Chang’s
8. Babe’s
9. Torchys Tacos
10. BJ’s Brew House
11. Cheddars
12. Twisted Root
13. Salt Grass Steakhouse
14. Papasito’s
15. Taco Bueno
16. Outback Steakhouse
17. Brio
18. Whataburger
19. Fireside Pies
20. Red Lobster
Types of Restaurant:
1. Major Chain/Franchise
2. Fast Casual
3. Upscale Dining
4. Regional Favorite
5. Fast Food
6. Bar/Pub/Brewery/Wine Bar
7. Health-Focused
8. Family-Style
9. Bakery
10. Diner
A complete report of the survey results can be found here.
Officials said that public input is critical to the work that the town’s Economic Development staff does in attracting new businesses to Flower Mound. The next Restaurant & Retail survey will be available to residents in 2017.