I had to run an errand in between typing reports today and I came across this gem near Bradshaw Road and Highway 50 in Sacramento. I took a double take and this definitely gave me a chuckle. What do you see when you first glance at the website? Do you think it might have been an advantage to have the “d” and “e” capitalized.

What marketing lessons can we learn here?

While in the field, I snapped a few photos over the past week that caught my attention. I get a kick out of architecture and design, and particularly old restaurants that have now been converted to different businesses. Below are two local examples of an old Taco Bell that was converted to something else. As a bonus, I included a shot of a former Long John Silver’s that is now a check cashing business. Enjoy.

If you have other local examples, please comment above, or better yet, email your pictures and I’ll post them (so long as they are original photos).

Starbucks at 1401 Alhambra Blvd in Sacramento:

Carolina’s Mexican Food at 10179 Folsom Blvd in Rancho Cordova:

Check Cashing (next to Carolina’s) – Formerly a Long John Silver’s:

www.SacramentoAppraisalBlog.com Photos from the Field: ”Taco Bell” Buildings