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BUSINESS
Thursday, August 22, 2013
The University Daily Kansan
Myers' drive-through adds convenience
JOSE MEDRANO
jmedrano@kansan.com
Drive-throughs are common sights throughout the country, but a drive-through that sells alcohol is something very uncommon in Lawrence.
On July 29, Myers Liquor located on the corner of 23rd and Alabama opened the first drive-through window in Douglas County.
Rather than entering the store, patrons can now simply pay, pick up and drive off. The idea for the drive-through originated from owner Christian Walter who thought of installing the convenient feature after realizing the hassle of going into grocery and convenience stores.
Myers Liquor adds the first drive-through window to sell alcohol in Douglas County. It is located at the corner of 23rd and Alabama.
Construction of the drive-through took place over the summer along with the addition of a retail building next to the liquor store.
time and not many students have had the chance to try it out, there has been plenty of traffic according to the management.
Although the drive-through window has been opened for a short
"Most of the kids are out of town right now, but every kind of person from Lawrence proper comes by," said Russell Schloemer, manager of Myers Liquor.
But students who are aware of the renovation are already excited for the addition.
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"I think that when a small business thinks out of box and comes up with a new idea it really helps them compete with other businesses," said Sunny Bhakta, a student at the School of Pharmacy.
But the new convenience has brought up worries of legal matters.
On top of that, the drive-through
"We've been very careful that we are in full compliance with state and local laws," Schloemer said, concerning the regulation and management of the drive-through.
could possibly add more customers trying to get away with illegal purchases of alcohol.
Bhakta said that the new
"People still get IDd and we make sure that everything runs smoothly," Schloemer said. "A lot of people are very excited about it."
convenience brings something different to the community.
"The big businesses in town are sometimes hard to compete with because of their prices, but selling liquor in a different way is a great way to attract people." Bhatka said.
received positive feedback from the addition of the drive-through.
Schloemer said that the store has
"I think it's a great thing. It'll help out people in the community," Schloemer said.
Edited by Dylan Lysen