Formula Business Survey

The City is considering an ordinance regulating formula businesses and would like your feedback.

Background: A formula business is any business that has standardized services, décor, methods of operation, and other features that make them virtually identical to businesses elsewhere. It is not limited to just stores and restaurants. Formula Businesses, sometimes referred to as “chains”, include grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, tax prep businesses, real estate offices, hotels, private postal services, insurance agencies, medical clinics, health clubs, banks and other financial institutes that may fall within the definition of Formula Business.

Please take a moment to take the survey.

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* 1. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, how often did you travel out of town to shop at a formula business for groceries, household items, or services?

At least Weekly

At least Monthly

At least four times a year

Never or infrequently

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* 2. How do you feel about formula businesses being located in Fort Bragg?

I think formula businesses would provide more access to goods without having to travel out of town

I might approve of a few formula businesses in Fort Bragg, but it depends on where they are located

I do not want formula businesses in Fort Bragg at all

I have no preference regarding formula businesses

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* 3. If you are opposed to formula businesses in Fort Bragg, what is the primary reason?

They detract from Fort Bragg's unique small town character

Local businesses have to compete with formula businesses

Formula businesses send local dollars to out of town corporations

Formula Business Survey

The City is considering an ordinance regulating formula businesses and would like your feedback.

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* 1. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, how often did you travel out of town to shop at a formula business for groceries, household items, or services?

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* 2. How do you feel about formula businesses being located in Fort Bragg?

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* 3. If you are opposed to formula businesses in Fort Bragg, what is the primary reason?

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* 4. What are the most important priorities for regulating formula business? Rank by priority (1 being most important and 4 being the least).

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* 5. Please describe any recommendations or concerns you have about formula businesses in Fort Bragg.