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Hehe, very true. The midwest also tends to have a much stronger 'customer service' pool of workers than other regions. Between that and the typically lower cost of living those jobs can pay a little less, making it take a little longer for those bigger investments to 'update' stores.

Yes, when I lived in Kansas City for 2+ years, I did feel the pace of life is slower there.

Oh that's so true imo. When ive been on the coasts i feel so rushed. I'm definitely Midwest born and raised. Lol