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re: Both Sammy's Grill Locations Facing Eviction Due to Unpaid Rent

Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:42 pm to
Posted by USMEagles
Member since Jan 2018
11811 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:42 pm to
How ever could this happen? Sammy is endorsed for "Strategic Planning" by two people on LinkedIn!
Posted by SHOtime Tiger
Member since Aug 2019
1361 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:42 pm to
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I didn't realize he owned Creole Cabana, too. That place had people parking on Burbank last time I passed it. Seems like they're making a killing


Just people coming and going to play volleyball.

Very few actual dollars being spent there.
Posted by KamaCausey_LSU
Member since Apr 2013
17671 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:44 pm to
I guess the sale of the property and lease back was a desperate bid for cash flow and too little too late.
Posted by Giantkiller
the internet.
Member since Sep 2007
25429 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:44 pm to
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Tommy Spinosa

quote:

Sammy Nagem


It's like the "Shittiest Baton Rougean Hall Of Fame".
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
84687 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:44 pm to
I never understood the zeal with which commercial landlords seek to evict established tenants.
Posted by LSUDAN1
Member since Oct 2010
11156 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:45 pm to
Sammy's food sucks. That is why they are closing.
Posted by Giantkiller
the internet.
Member since Sep 2007
25429 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:45 pm to
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I never understood the zeal with which commercial landlords seek to evict established tenants.



Well, when they're not paying rent, I'm sure it gets a little easier to want to evict them.
Posted by SHOtime Tiger
Member since Aug 2019
1361 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:47 pm to
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I never understood the zeal with which commercial landlords seek to evict established tenants


1) Without knowing how much Is overdue hard to call the a landlord out for “zeal”

2) If 2 locations with different landlords are seeking eviction then thats a pretty bad sign.
Posted by Tigeralum2008
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Member since Apr 2012
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Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:48 pm to
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I didn't realize he owned Creole Cabana, too. That place had people parking on Burbank last time I passed it. Seems like they're making a killing.


The volleyball part has been quite popular.

Creole also hosts private parties.

The standalone restaurant has not gained much traction despite having decent food
Posted by foj1981
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2013
4255 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:48 pm to
Jason was the brains behind Sammys and Steve Bonfanti was the money.

Tunnel vision Sammy fired Jason and Bonfanti died and that started the slow death of Sammys and they will not recover. Meanwhile Jason is killing it in St. Francisville. Good for him, he deserves it
Posted by Tigeralum2008
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Member since Apr 2012
17711 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:50 pm to
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Meanwhile Jason is killing it in St. Francisville. Good for him, he deserves i


Where does he work now?
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
84687 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:52 pm to
I’m talking an established business that has a long history of paying rent. Of course the tenant has to pay rent but why not give a little leeway when appropriate. Is the landlord going to find a more financially stable tenant in BR than Sammy’s? I’ve seen this type of thing before. Landlord zealously evicts a good tenant but then never finds a new tenant who can afford that rent, and the property spirals into a cycle of new tenants.
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
84687 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:52 pm to
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1) Without knowing how much Is overdue hard to call the a landlord out for “zeal”

2) If 2 locations with different landlords are seeking eviction then thats a pretty bad sign.


True.

I didn’t even read the article.
Posted by Tigeralum2008
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Member since Apr 2012
17711 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:55 pm to
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I’m talking an established business that has a long history of paying rent. Of course the tenant has to pay rent but why not give a little leeway when appropriate. Is the landlord going to find a more financially stable tenant in BR than Sammy’s? I’ve seen this type of thing before. Landlord zealously evicts a good tenant but then never finds a new tenant who can afford that rent, and the property spirals into a cycle of new tenants.


Sammy only sold the properties 2 years ago. Prior to that, he owned the property outright. So there is no real history of rent payment.

Posted by HighRoller
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2011
5700 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:55 pm to
The Francis
Posted by Giantkiller
the internet.
Member since Sep 2007
25429 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:57 pm to
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I’m talking an established business that has a long history of paying rent. Of course the tenant has to pay rent but why not give a little leeway when appropriate. Is the landlord going to find a more financially stable tenant in BR than Sammy’s? I’ve seen this type of thing before. Landlord zealously evicts a good tenant but then never finds a new tenant who can afford that rent, and the property spirals into a cycle of new tenants.


I think this has been going on for some time. He stopped paying for the construction at Creole Cabana well before it was finished but allegedly said he was about to get some money somewhere, or was buying out a partner, or some other bullshite. That was probably a year and a half ago.

Once it makes the papers, it's been a long time coming.
Posted by CottonWasKing
4,8,15,16,23,42
Member since Jun 2011
29538 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:57 pm to
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Of course the tenant has to pay rent but why not give a little leeway when appropriate. Is the landlord going to find a more financially stable tenant in BR than Sammy’s?



If a business ever gets to the point of missing pay days for employees it’s already got a foot in the grave. Might as well kick them out now than have them continue to miss rent payments for the next year or more
Posted by TIGRLEE
Northeast Louisiana
Member since Nov 2009
31493 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 3:57 pm to
How can you take one of BRs most successful long standing restaurants and F it up this bad whereas you can’t even pay the rent?


Geeeez
Posted by HighRoller
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2011
5700 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 4:01 pm to
Hookers and blow
Posted by Fat and Happy
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2013
19947 posts
Posted on 12/27/19 at 4:03 pm to
That really sucks. My kids love going there
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