LAWRENCE, Kan. - There is always something to do in Lawrence; especially at nighttime. For many college students on the KU campus, the most popular spot to bar-hop is on Massachusetts Street.
There are numerous bars and restaurants that stay open for the after hours “sober-up meal”. Once the bars hit closing time, many of the very intoxicated people make the decision to trek to the nearest open restaurant. The very popular deli, Jimmy John’s, is definitely a bar-goers favorite in the town of Lawrence.
Brian Schraeder, a Jimmy John’s employee, frequently works the night shift. When asked about how business picks up after the bars close Schraeder stated, “It depends on which night, but most nights end up being really crazy. Most of the people come straight from the Replay or the Jazz Haus to grab a bite on their way home.”
Jose Terrozez, a fan of the Replay, is definitely a frequent at Jimmy John’s. “It’s the first place I go after a late night of drinking on Mass and it’s definitely an easy place to spend my last dime,” Terrozez declared.
With only a few restaurants open after hours, it is no surprise that Jimmy John’s is successful. The after hour crowd that goes to Jimmy John’s makes it beneficial for the business profit wise. Schraeder stated “The purpose of staying open late is specifically to make the profit from the Mass street bar-goers.”