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Noodles & Co. says it will take McDonald's space on the Plaza

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Noodles & Co. confirmed today it will open in the current McDonald's space on the Country Club Plaza in February.

Landlord Highwoods Properties said the deal should be signed this week.

McDonald's franchisee John Jelinek said he didn't know when his Plaza location would close and referred calls to the local McDonald's office, which confirmed the deal.

Jelinek also has two Midtown McDonald's locations.

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Colorado-based Noodles & Co. was founded in 1995 and serves Asian, Mediterranean and American inspired noodles dishes, soups and salads.

Every bowl is made-to-order in about five minutes. Ingredients include noodles, pasta, fresh vegetables, herbs and spices, artisan sauces, and grilled chicken, beef, shrimp or organic tofu.

The operations are "tip free" and open daily. There are now more than 210 Noodles & Co. restaurants in 18 states, including locations in Overland Park, Olathe and the Northland.

Submitted by Joyce Smith on August 31, 2009 - 10:07am.
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They need to get rid of the homeless people.
Submitted by Anonymous on September 9, 2009 - 2:47pm.

The plaza now sucks because the homeless people always bother you. They should outlaw homeless people from begging on the plaza. DOWN WITH THE HOMELESS PEOPLE! I WANT TO ENJOY MY NIGHT OUT WITHOUT ENCOUNTERING YOU PEOPLE!

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THE EMPLOYEES DO CARE YOUR WRONG......
Submitted by Anonymous on August 31, 2009 - 9:15pm.

EVERY DAY WE ATE AT THE PLAZA MCDONALDS FOR THE LAST 6 YEARS THE EMPLOYEES WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND THEY DID GIVE A CRAP.THAT STORE WAS ALWAYS CLEAN AND A GOOD PLACE TO SIT AND EAT LUNCH AND TALK TO FRIENDS.IAM SORRY TO SEE IT GO.WE WILL MISS IT.

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McDonald's Closing
Submitted by Anonymous on August 31, 2009 - 8:21pm.

In reality, McDonald's is closing the last restaurant that does not have a drive-thru in Kansas City, located on the Plaza. The other McDonald's closed earlier this year downtown at the City Center Square. This has been planned for months by McDonald's. Don't blame the Plaza.

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McDonalds closing
Submitted by Anonymous on August 31, 2009 - 3:38pm.

Well, JC Nichols must be spinning in his grave! Highwoods seems to be taking the Plaza into a downward spiral. Never has there been so many empty store fronts that have been sitting empty for months! Now they want to get rid of McDonalds too?!

So sad how much the Plaza has changed and not for the better!

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Ghetto McDonalds
Submitted by Anonymous on August 31, 2009 - 2:55pm.

Getting rid of the dollar menu will get rid of the rif raf that constantly loiters out front asking me for money for a "down payment on a cheeseburger"

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Great. The homeless guys
Submitted by Anonymous on August 31, 2009 - 2:26pm.

Great. The homeless guys will have to hang around outside and ask you to buy them a cup o' noodles instead of a Big Mac.

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Are you serious??
Submitted by Anonymous on August 31, 2009 - 1:21pm.

The restaurant was never open on time (nothin like jonesn for a sausage mac & they forget to set their alarm clocks) on the weekends & the place was filthy.

I'd love to see a list of the health code violatations over the years.

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McDonald's Closing
Submitted by Anonymous on August 31, 2009 - 1:02pm.

I have very fond childhood memories about getting lunch at that McDonalds. I thought it was the coolest :). Its so sad to see long time tenants moving out. I'm surprised Highwood didn't replace it with a Payless Shoes (PS). No offense to PS, but Highwood is turning the Plaza into an everyday strip center.

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No More McyDees
Submitted by Anonymous on August 31, 2009 - 1:01pm.

Lived there for a year went to that McDonalds quite a bit, but it stinks like hell around there. I'm sure a non disgusting food place will do much better than that ghetto McDonalds where the employees didn't give a crap and the fries were always cold.

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Yes, by kicking out
Submitted by Anonymous on August 31, 2009 - 12:58pm.

Yes, by kicking out McDonald's Highwoods is clearly "ruining" the Plaza. Where will we ever go to find another McDonald's? Get real!

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McDonald's Closing
Submitted by Anonymous on August 31, 2009 - 12:05pm.

I am upset by this. Is McDonald's being forced out or did they decide not to renew their lease. Highwood properties has done nothing but ruin the Plaza since they purchased it from JC Nichols. Over the years the Plaza has become less and less friendly for those living near the Plaza.

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