Does anyone have any advice on opening a Restaurant?

[imirza]

Anyone here been through it? What are the ups and downs? I know all Restaurants are different depending upon the Demographics. I'm thinking about opening something small (healthy food, juices, and shakes.) Only having 5-6 tables to keep the rent relatively low, mainly concentrating on to go orders.

 

[Family Man]

Yeah. Don't do it.

 

[BaldingSoHard]

Everyone who has a restaurant will tell you "don't do it".
But they seem to be happy I guess.
Same thing with married people.

I realize this was not helpful.

 

[marcuz]

most fail within the first 2 yrs, i wouldn't go for it

 

[marcuz]

as for shakes, there was a guy out here in LA that owned his own robeks on crenshaw. the problem was he only received seasonal business. people only came out for the shakes and juices when it was hot outside. during the colder months, the place was always empty.

 

[imirza]

as for shakes, there was a guy out here in LA that owned his own robeks on crenshaw. the problem was he only received seasonal business. people only came out for the shakes and juices when it was hot outside. during the colder months, the place was always empty.

I'm in TX though, so this might work to my benefit.
For those saying "don't do it" care to elaborate?

 

[MikelArteta]

Don't do it

 

[MikelArteta]

Don't do it

 

[ThaBronxBully]

Sounding Like Tony Yayo, Asking The Coli Of All Places About Opening A Resturant

 

[Commander in Chiefin]

Whats your business plan ?
Where's your location ?
Is it needed in the area ?
Why will people like it, what will make them return ?

 

[BrothaZay]

as for shakes, there was a guy out here in LA that owned his own robeks on crenshaw. the problem was he only received seasonal business. people only came out for the shakes and juices when it was hot outside. during the colder months, the place was always empty.

lol and whats considered cold out there? 50 degreees?

 

[marcuz]

lol and whats considered cold out there? 50 degreees?

anything under 70 is a bit chilly for my taste

 

[marcuz]

I'm in TX though, so this might work to my benefit.
For those saying "don't do it" care to elaborate?

people are saying dont do it because most restaurants fail pretty quickly.

if anything, get you some mexicans that'll grill chicken all day. everybody loves chicken, everybody dont love shakes and wheat grass shots.

 

[Primetime21]

Sounding Like Tony Yayo, Asking The Coli Of All Places About Opening A Resturant

I think a poster on here opened their own restaurant in costa rica

 

[iFightSeagullsForBread]

Good luck OP, you may fail but it's better to try and fail then not make an attempt at all.