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One business in particular in Lancaster says summer construction on the Lititz Pike is making it nearly impossible for people to get to their restaurant. The Stockyard Inn on the Lititz Pike in Lancaster is a landmark restaurant and steakhouse. When you step inside, you get a taste of what it was like when Lancaster was home to the largest stockyard east of Chicago but as of last Wednesday, the building built in 1750 has been blocked off by a construction project. Obviously having your front door blocked and the parking lot to your front door blocked is very devastating, say James Fournaris. Fournaris and his family have owned the Stockyard Inn since 1952, and since then, theyve never had a problem like this. We run tight margins and volume is very important in our business, and when volume is decreased, the sales, obviously are affected, revenue is affected, and its very difficult. Other businesses affected by the construction on the Lititz Pike, which is expected to last into October, have special access to their parking lots, but for the Stockyard Inn, customers are forced to take a detour.

The detour signs are very confusing, says Fournaris. To give you an idea of how out of the way you have to drive to get to the Stockyard Inn, we shot video of the drive starting at where the normal entrance to the restaurant is and we sped it up to 30 times the speed. Youll have to drive through 3 stop lights, 2 stop signs, and go through a roundabout before reaching the restaurant. The lack of access has the restaurant wondering what it will mean for their business in the long run. Were concerned and scared! But they understand the construction is necessary, theyre just hoping theyll be afforded better access by construction crews, or given more obvious detour signs. In todays challenging economy, you know, its hard enough having a business and running a business, but not having access for your patrons to come to your front door is quite devastating, Fournaris explained. Despite the construction and possible hardships ahead, the restaurant is ready to serve its customers.

When CBS 21 reached out to PennDOT about the concerns of the Stockyard Inn, a spokesperson told us that they do work with businesses prior to construction in order to put up detour signs for a project. The consultant on this particular job has not returned our call regarding whether anything else could be done to help the restaurant.Lititz Pike construction hurting business for local restaurant

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. A Mooresville restaurant is getting ready to close its doors and they might never reopen.

Randy Rodecki, owner of Carolina Ribs on the Run, told WSOC-TV that he racked up debt during the Brawley School Road construction project between 2010 and 2013.

The construction closed the most visible entrance into his restaurants parking lot for several months.

Randy Rodecki, owner of Carolina Ribs on the Run, is getting ready to close his business. (WSOC-TV)

It cost us roughly $850 a day to stay open during the road construction, said Rodecki.

An NCDOT representative told Eyewitness News that the project was necessary because congestion on the former two-lane Brawley School Road ranged from 7,800 to 31,900 daily. The counts are expect to increase between 9,200 to 44,700 by 2030, the representative said.

Rodecki filed complaints with NCDOT and the Department of Justice but was not successful.

Three years of being angry at the state hasnt done anything for me, except make me angrier, so I need to concentrate more on moving my business, keeping my business and on my family, said Rodecki.

Rodecki plans to close his restaurant on Aug. 2. However, hes now turning to the community to try and help him move to a new location.

Rodecki created an account on GoFundMe.com to take donations. He said anyone who donates will be asked to give their email, and the restaurant will give them a gift certificate worth double the donation to use if the restaurant reopens.

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MOORESVILLE, N.C.

A Mooresville restaurant is getting ready to close its doors and they might never reopen.

Randy Rodecki, owner of Carolina Ribs on the Run, said he racked up debt during the Brawley School Road construction project between 2010 and 2013. The construction closed the most visible entrance into his restaurant's parking lot for several months.

"It cost us roughly $850 a day to stay open during the road construction," said Rodecki.

An NCDOT representative told Eyewitness News that the project was necessary because congestion on the former two-lane Brawley School Road ranged from 7,800 to 31,900 daily. The counts are expect to increase between 9,200 to 44,700 by 2030, the representative said.

Rodecki filed complaints with NCDOT and the Department of Justice but was not successful.

"Three years of being angry at the state hasn't done anything for me, except make me angrier so I need to concentrate more on moving my business, keeping my business and on my family," said Rodecki.

Rodecki plans to close his restaurants doors on Aug. 2. However, he's now turning to the community to try and help him move to a new location.

Rodecki created an account on GoFundMe.com to take donations. He said anyone who donates will be asked to give their email, and the restaurant will give them a gift certificate worth double the donation to use if the restaurant reopens.

Langtree Lake Norman has agreed to help upfit the restaurant if Rodecki can get the funds to move it, he said.

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A business inside another business might seem different to some, but for restaurant owners, it can mean a built-in clientele.

For Scott Nickel, who co-owns Jayhawk Corner Cafe inside Jayhawk Tower with his wife, Truanna, most of his customers come from the offices in the building at 700 S.W. Jackson.

Its a matter of reading your demographic, Nickel said. I knew very few people would come in off the streets, and we have people who do. But our primary customers people in the building. Its 80 or 90 percent.

Nickel also owns the Brickyard Barn Inn, a bed and breakfast in North Topeka.

There was a fellow that preceded us, Nickel said about the previous owners of restaurants before Jayhawk Corner Cafe was opened. He was here for 16, 17 years. Then, between him and us, there was a lady who tried to do a German thing here. They had the lease for six months. They had a restaurant for about two months total, and even in the middle of that, changed the concept once.

Nickel and his wife have been running the cafe for nearly five years. He said he thought some of his success from the cafe came from thinking small. Ultimately, he said running a business inside of another business comes down to the manager or landlord of the building and the owner of the secondary business.

Their (the manager and landlord of the building) goal was to support the people in this building with a little lunch thing, Nickel said. People who walk in the building, they like a cup of coffee.

Nickel said he works well with the operators of the building, which has made running the restaurant easier. He said the buffet-style lunch, lower pricing and small waitstaff have helped keep costs low. The food is prepared every day at Brickyard and shuttled to the cafe. We dont even do tips, he said. I pay my staff a full salary.

The construction downtown hasnt affected the cafe at all, Nickel said. He and his wife run a catering business, which brings in the most business with the cafe, since they use a ballroom right off the restaurant. Ray Moorhead, operator of Henrys Grill inside Historic Harley-Davidson of Topeka, 2047 S.W. Topeka Blvd., said the restaurant isnt the only business at the bike shop there is also a barbershop and insurance company. Henrys Grill leases space from the shop.

We have a very loyal following, Moorhead said. Its a great marriage we complement each other.

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Whether its for reading, entertaining or simply keeping up with the neighbors, a front porch for many is a most inviting retreat. Not quite inside but not quite out, a porch offers shelter from the rain, a place to work a crossword puzzle, a cozy spot for unwinding after a long day. Porches of many styles are found on homes of all ages including new houses, as many homeowners long to become better connected to their communities.

The best old porches have been lovingly cared for or restored, and the best new ones reflect the architectural style of the house and look as if they have always been there.

In the summer its a joy to come across an attractively decorated porch. American flags, colorful pillows, railing planters packed with flowers and dining tables topped with vintage linens all help create what one homeowner called an outdoor living room.

Then again, upkeep and renovation can be costly. Theft of furniture is not unheard of, which is why some homeowners secure it to railings. Privacy may become an issue. A street-facing porch is not a private backyard deck.

Still, porch fans say the positives outweigh the negatives. Good conversations can take place here. Family memories made. A new or updated porch adds curb appeal.

Cost-wise, on an existing porch, you can spend a few thousand dollars to replace railings and porch decking, said Mike Washington, president of Ivy Lea Construction of Tonawanda.

Adding a new porch, from the ground up, can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $30,000 depending on materials and size, he said.

If the porch is structurally fine, you can spruce it up for a couple hundred dollars with a fresh coat of paint, he added.

Even small porches can offer plenty of charm, as can second-story porches beloved by many Buffalonians. You dont have to look far to spot some stylish porches. Turn to Page F5 to see some we came across.

The only thing missing from a recent visit to Marc and Susan Carpenters front porch was a parade on the nearby street. Early Americana is the theme here, with white wicker chairs, red cushions, a collection of flags and vintage decor. Most everything is original on this wraparound porch, including the pillars, floor and front door. Last year some of the wood spindles on the railing needed to be replaced because they had rotted.

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