Mr. Warble answered yes and explained that most bakeries do 15-20% of their business on Fridays and 20-25% of their business on Saturdays.
Vice Mayor Byington asked if delivery services such as DoorDash will be offered.
Mr. Warble shared that they use third-party aggregators as acquisition tools and then encourage those customers to come directly to Insomnia Cookies for future orders by offering incentives such as lower prices.
Vice Mayor Byington asked if food delivery services will enter and exit through the front door.
Mr. Warble answered yes.
Vice Mayor Byington noted that the shopping center's owner also owns the two homes immediately adjacent to the center, and asked if there are any Insomnia Cookies bakeries located in residential areas that are not associated with the company in some way.
Mr. Warble shared that they have many locations in residential areas where property owners have no affiliation with Insomnia Cookies.
Mayor Duncan asked if Insomnia Cookies has any plans for franchising in the future.
Mr. Warble explained that there are not any franchises located in the United States. The company does not have any plans to franchise in North America. All stores are company-owned.
Mrs. Turben asked if there are stores that only operate late night delivery services.
Mr. Warble said that they have in the past, but not currently. The stores would offer retail operations until 11 p.m. and delivery operations until 3 a.m.
Mr. Brent Riley, 230 Irving Avenue, disputed a previous statement that was made that the majority of houses in the vicinity are University of Dayton rentals, because they are not. Many of the houses are privately owned by people with families, including his home. He experiences issues with loud noise, the smell of illegal substances and disruptions from UD students that travel up and down Irving Avenue. The alley behind his house has direct access to the back of Insomnia Cookies parking lot. Students already use the alley to access other businesses. The extended hours could increase foot traffic in the alley as well as crime rates. He closed his comment by opining that staying open past 10 p.m. is against Oakwood standards and creates a dangerous precedent.
Mayor Duncan asked if Mr. Riley has concerns about delivery operations.
Mr. Riley explained this his main concern is foot traffic, but he has also experienced disturbances from pizza delivery vehicles on Irving Avenue.
Mrs. Turben asked if bicycle deliveries are an option.
Mr. Warble shared that bicycle deliveries are offered by stores that are located in extremely dense locations, but they are not feasible for this location.
Mrs. Turben asked how many drivers will be doing deliveries.
Mr. Warble said that during the busiest times there would be three delivery vehicles operated by Insomnia Cookies employees.
Mrs. Hilton asked if there was ever any uncertainty about Oakwood's rules and regulations.
Mr. Warble answered no.
Mayor Duncan invited the Applicant to make a closing statement.
Mr. Pierce shared that Insomnia Cookies has made a tremendous effect to fully integrate themselves and to make their business model work in the Oakwood community. Insomnia Cookies is committed to Oakwood and respects the concerns being raised. These concerns are speculation and no evidence has been presented that would indicate disruptions. There are already complaints of noise and disruptions that are coming from the University of Dayton students and not from Insomnia Cookies. Insomnia Cookies is asking for extended delivery hours that are integral to