They have signed their contract and should be ready to open in 6 months. 

Great, another fat burger place to help with our obese children....How about a nice salad bar..... 

We got the memo last week. Gross place and I would never go there. Too bad the Home Store will be closing just so there can be another worthless restaurant on base. 

Great, another fat burger place to help with our obese children....How about a nice salad bar.....

No doubt. Or even a freakin' Chik-Fil-A or Wendy's. Both are healthier than most of the options on that base.

If I remember correctly, I got crap for talking badly about unhealthy restaurants when they opened the Cinnabon inside Church's Chicken. But c'mon now - there is only one option on base that is even remotely healthy. It's sad. 

the Home Store will be closing

When is it closing? How can five guys possibly use the whole building? Seems they could fit a variety of restaurants inside of there.

Are there any plans for the old exchange? 

Great, another fat burger place to help with our obese children....How about a nice salad bar...

haha seriously!!

And I have heard so many different things about the Home Store closing. Is it really closing. 

The old Exchange is going to be turned into a fitness center/park. I know because the company I work for did a walk through and bid on the project. No timeframe is available as of yet, but I will let you all know when I do. 

FIve Guys burger joint coming to MCAGCC

The old Exchange is going to be turned into a fitness center/park

...Oh, the irony. Well, I guess they'll be opening up more jobs on base if both of these come to fruition. 

Also, the company I work for just received the project for the CDC. I don't think it is a new one but additions to an existing facility. That will be a year long project. Lots of new construction coming on base within the next year. 

Lots of new construction coming on base within the next year.

Wish the company hubby works for would pick up another contract out there. I know he will throw his name in the hat to be transferred back that way. 

When is it closing? How can five guys possibly use the whole building? Seems they could fit a variety of restaurants inside of there.

Here is what I received:

There will not be a Beauty Salon in MCAGCC for the foreseeable future. The company that was providing the service previously has decided to discontinue doing so, and MCCS has not yet found a new provider. The intention is to have a Full Service (Manicure, Pedicure, Hair, Etc) Salon Placed in the Home Store Building.

Additionally the Home Store is to be the new home of 5 Guys Burgers and Fries in about 6 months. While rumors persist about additional eateries, there is nothing scheduled or contracted at this time. 

Yeah, the MCCS29.com website held a poll on what new Fast Food place we wanted to have on base.

I didn't bother voting, cause I didn't care for any of the options. 

I've never even heard of this place. Sounds like a good young male Marine place though. :) 

I've never even heard of this place. Sounds like a good young male Marine place though. :)

If you like food deep fried in what tastes like peanut oil and burger so greasy you feel a heart attack coming 50 years in advance. Their food is so gross. Ate at one of their places once and completely swore it off. 

There will not be a Beauty Salon in MCAGCC for the foreseeable future. The company that was providing the service previously has decided to discontinue doing so, and MCCS has not yet found a new provider. The intention is to have a Full Service (Manicure, Pedicure, Hair, Etc) Salon Placed in the Home Store Building.



Were you at the meeting with BGen Smith? 

I do agree that 5 guys is pretty unhealthy. I just posted b/c I know a lot of people do like them. Personally, I like to see a Panda Express if we get another "fast food" restaurant. I'm just happy we finally got the Jamba Juice. 

Were you at the meeting with BGen Smith?

Yes I was.

I'm just happy we finally got the Jamba Juice.

In general I agree but I still only go there like once a month. They have a lot of sodium in their drinks and out here sodium is not a good thing. 

I like to see a Panda Express if we get another "fast food" restaurant.


I thought panda express didn't want to contract with the base and that is why they have mark pi's now? 

That memo doesn't say the home store is closing. They have blocked off a large area (used to be toys, tools and pets). The plan has been to utilize that area for the beauty salon and at least one fast food. 

FRO sent and email today saying the Five Guys thing is still only a rumor. 

If you like food deep fried in what tastes like peanut oil and burger so greasy


I almost threw up with the thought of it.... 

FRO sent and email today saying the Five Guys thing is still only a rumor.

I assume the B.Gen knows more then an FRO...of course that's just my thoughts.

That memo doesn't say the home store is closing.

No it doesn't out right but really, how many people still use the place? Also who wants to eat in a place that smells like the Home Store does? That building smells horrid all the time. We quit going in there because of it. Besides the new PX has pretty much destroyed business for them. The meeting I was at said there were people discussing the "integration of furniture" into the Exchange. That to me sounds like the Home Store is headed out. Does it not? 

My FRO knows all. 

My FRO knows all.

I'm sure they do...just like everyone else here. 

Who is your FRO? **Am I allowed to ask that here?** 

Family Readiness Officer. It is the person that makes sure the unit gets information distributed to families as well as welcoming those new families. 

Who is your FRO?

"Who"....not what lol. 

Ok, I had a Town hall meeting, the Home Store is NOT closing!! Five guys is definite per the head MCCS Ms. Catlin. She also said the Main Exchange is not large enough to house the furniture dept. The Home Store stays put. 

i was there too (at the 9:00 one) so i can back up what IP is saying. 

I guess that's good news for those who still go there. It couldn't make any difference to my family though. Glad they got it straightened out though.