Planet Fitness replaces Phat Albert

Many years ago that was the old Bond Bread bakery. They also made Grossingers Rye Bread there. You could smell it for blocks. I think it was used as a commercial bakery until about the mid 70s. It was called Denk Bakery at that time.

I'm excited for an affordable gym in the general neighborhood. I personally have a Planet Fitness membership in downtown Brooklyn but never use it due to the trek. Hopping on the Shuttle makes life much easier. Cannot wait!

Actually it may be a boost for all the fast food in the area. You can down two or three Whoppers and then work it off right there. So, you feel less guilt for eating all that crap in the first place.

Mickey D's is starting to give out loyalty points. They could give discounts on gym membership. Might be a great selling point.

I usually like to eat my Whoppers after a workout, not before.

whynot_31 said:

I suspect that there will be little overlap between the gym crowd and fast food places on Empire.

Empire's list includes McD's, Wendy's, Checkers, Pizza Hut, and Popeyes. I believe the Burger King is just off Empire on Rogers.

Don't forget Dunkin' Donuts. And the 7-11!

Although if any construction/contractor vehicles lodge themselves in the front of Phat Albert right now, with the traffic changes on Flatbush and the dollar vans getting antsy because of backups--ay ay ay! Just hoping no one gets hurt before they have a chance to get in shape. The heavy diggers rolling around on the other side of the street, with that big Lincoln Road project, already has pinched the room for pedestrians around there.