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WESLACO, Texas - Weslaco\\u2019s restaurants are being frequented much more often than might be expected.

In fact, pro rata, some national franchise eateries in the city are among the busiest in the whole United States.\\xa0

One explanation could be that there are not enough restaurants in the city, forcing local residents to visit them over and over again. Another possibility is that Weslaco is pulling in a lot of customers from neighboring communities. A third reason? Maybe the people of Weslaco eat more.\\xa0

These and other possibilities were discussed during a recent bus tour of Weslaco by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. The Valley\\u2019s regional chamber of commerce organizes a trip to a different Valley city each month. Those attending the Commercial and Investment Tours include realtors, developers and economic development leaders.

Prior to the bus tour, the City of Weslaco and Weslaco Economic Development Corporation hosted panel discussions. The expert that discussed the local restaurant scene was Craig Garansuay, of the brokerage firm Corporate Asset Partners.

\\u201cWeslaco works because it is a real city,\\u201d Garansuay said. \\u201cThere is a medical community, you have residential growth, you\\u2019ve got airports, education, high schools, college, trade.\\u201d

Garansuay said Weslaco has \\u201call of the ingredients\\u201d needed to build a thriving community.

\\u201cRetail follows the rooftops, industrial brings the rooftops. And so you have got the culmination of all those ingredients coming together to create a hub for the Mid-Valley.\\u201d

Editor's Note: To read the full story go to the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service's website.\\xa0

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