Hayley Balin

San Marcos has a wide variety of businesses, but not all of them are destined to
succeed. As in any community, retailers come and go -- only a very few stick
around for the long haul. Hayley Balin tells us more in this Bobcat Update.

Being close to the Texas State campus is good for business. When school is in
session, retailers in the neighborhood get a lot of foot traffic. But other
locations require more work and having what buyers want. Certain locations have
had a lot of turnover since they opened for business. Take, for example, the
corner of Wonder World Drive and Hunter Road, or Holland and Ranch Road 12.
Some local establishments, though, have been around for decades and enjoyed
great success. Café on the Square has been a long time fixture in downtown San
Marcos
(SB: Esther Williams Daytime Manager).
The San Marcos Center -- located at Sessom and North L-B-J -- receives a heavy
volume of business everyday. The Rose Garden has been around for ten years and
has had continued success at its location. Being close to campus helps, but
other factors come into play as well.
(SB: Teresa Chen, Manager of Rose Garden) –
Standup: "Good service and devoted customers have kept certain businesses around
for years—even decades. New businesses may come and go, but some will stick
around for years to come.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Hayley Balin.