Help with Cafe name....

WOW, awesome looking place!

I was wondering what you had decided. A month ago when you asked about the move I refrained from putting my 2 cents in because I have no first hand knowledge of operating a business especially a resturant. My initial thoughts were very much like jgwheeler17's. I'm very conservative by nature which has allowed me a comfortable life. However, I have an Uncle that has never met a risk/challenge that he didn't want to take on and has prospered greatly. Yes he's been knocked down but he chalks it up to experience, learns from it and is ready to tackle the next challenge. As comfy as I am I sometimes wonder who's really experiencing life... me gliding through or him charging to the front of the line?

Having said all that probably doesn't help in the least. So here's some questions that come to mind. Does your math include having to hire more waitstaff or can you get by with your current staff? Is parking comparable? Is the new location within sight of the old place in case some customers don't get the word you've moved?

Since it does seem to me that you have the upper hand, my inner "uncle" says to leverage everything you want the developer to provide and if he goes for it then... I can't say it... but I know what my uncle would do. Best of luck to you!

 

I like your Uncle!....

I'm just a cook trying to live a dream! what do I know.... I'f I was good at math, I would have been a roller coaster designer!

I could hit a golf ball with a driver and alot of roll....... to the new location

Compairing the parking of the 2 locations is a no brainer.. Apples and oranges.

 

hey geoff, i support your decisions in full! i was just sharing my side/opinions. i like your style and truly this is one of my favorite threads on here to check on. all my thoughts in that post were with your best interest in mind.. i want you to get filthy rich, believe me!

if you think the new location will work out better, go for it. im like 478dblsport, im a coaster. . . therefor, i anxiously await your decision.

good luck!

 

Remember, it's not just the rent but the employees and other operating expenses that will go up. In some sense, you'll be adding a second shift and all that goes with that.

 

But that could be as simple as a breakfast shift. Fairly easy since it isn't the big rush during a weekday.

 

If I am busy enough that I need to hire(more)people, then business is good. When business is good money is made, when money is made, people get paid....right? Failing at this is not an option!

 

100% agree.

 

Location-location- location!!!!
Remember --KEEP IT SIMPLE and CONSISTANT.
As someone else mentioned--other expenses. Insurance,utilities,ect.
$100 in sales a day--sounds about correct.
Better location-more room--You decide--sound like the thing to do.
What about parking-is that a factor?
Good luck!
You have come a long way from "NO OVERTIME"
Shit--now you will never get it-Joking of course.
Nice to see you are doing WELL.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.

 

We almost took over a coffee shop in new port beach. They guy spent 150k on it and after not finding a buyer for six months he offered it to my mom for free who works next door. He just wanted out and wanted someone to the the liability of the lease. $6000 a month for 4 years.

 

pussy cat cafe hire some good looking lady's and you are set.

 

Another note--does you local comunity have a "visitor" TV station?
Best advertising dollar for your buck.
We spend 100 a month- I am sure the rewards are 10X.(minimum-"we saw you on TV")
do not go overboard.

 

Sometimes they help--sometimes they are a pain in the ASS.
Be PICKY.

 

Have you decided????
When is the move?
Good luck to you
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
And a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

 

I think so! it would happen pretty soon.....current lease up in March.



Merry Christmas!~

 

You need to have a moving party...that is if you're moving

Merry Christmas!

 

Whoaaaaaa... fed another famous person today.

I knew it was Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson as soon as I saw him......

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_deGrasse_Tyson


I consider him to be one of the smartest people on the planet.

Maybe nobodies heard of him...Allow me to introduce you....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D05ej8u-gU

 

impressive geoff!

so, have you made a final decision? to move or not to move, that is the question.

 

Lease agreement is being written up Met with him yesterday and had deep discussion. This is getting real serious.

I still need to stay focused on the current task at hand. Skiing and other winter sports are in full session here. Today kicked my ass... was busy like summer days!

Got the McCall Winter Carnival right around the corner!! He'd like to see me open by then but we shall see. Both spots will be insane, which ever one is open.

joy

 

WOW, this is getting real! Would be awesome to kick off the new location with the Carnival... less than a month away though. Could things be put together that fast?