On 2011-09-23, ImStillMags > wrote:


> wouldn't it be nice to own a restaurant". They go into the business
> having no business being IN the business. And they fail....quickly.

Yep. So many variables.

I had a friend who recently attempted a cafe/chocolate shop. Lost his
life savings. It wasn't cuz of his attention to detail or for lack of
trying. He's anal to a fault, as is his chocolateire wife. I think
it was location, more than anything else, that killed them.

I see a perfect example right here where I live. Two places. One, a
non-chain burger joint on main hwy thru town. Crap food at outrageous
prices, but the place is SWAMPED in the Summer mos. Another
burger/bbq place on Main St, but 3 blcks off main hwy. Killer food,
fair prices, but jes gets by due to appreciation and loyalty. I
frequent the latter and wouldn't stop to **** on the former, yet the
former does so much business in the Summer, it can afford to close for
the Winter. The good place must remain open year round (thankfully!).

nb