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JustSomeGuy_56 t1_j1qvv7v wrote

The cost of real estate. At one tome there were lots of drive-ins in NJ. Most have closed because the real estate was worth more than the business.

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DifferenceIll8124 OP t1_j1qzer7 wrote

That makes sense. But also sucks considering all anyone's getting on that land are apartments and data storehouses lol

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Obvious_Ad9670 t1_j1shlkr wrote

I don't think a bunch of idling cars is any better.

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Macaroni_and_Cheez t1_j1te6hw wrote

Your car is supposed to be off at a drive-in…

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Obvious_Ad9670 t1_j1vvosd wrote

supposed to, but cars are not comfortable off when its hot or frigid outside. source: i have observed a wawa parking lot.

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JustSomeGuy_56 t1_j20ffz0 wrote

I remember drive ins that advertised free in car heaters. And in the summer people set up lawn chairs and sat outside

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Consistent_Pool120 t1_j1t41a1 wrote

But, unfortunately, those are the only operations that can pay the ever increasing property taxes and still generate a profit for the owners.

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hfhifi t1_j1taayg wrote

The drive in I went to as a kid was bought and torn down by a mall to make it a parking lot.

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KayakHank t1_j1shfxb wrote

Think of the taxes on that much land....

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