i 'm planning to open a store in laguna beach in california does someone know this area?

Question

the store will sell linen and table accessories from france

Answer 1

competion:
Pavillon Christofle. South Coast Plaza, Level I-2, Costa Mesa, [phone]. Leading French tabletop experts known for elegant styling and legendary quality, offering classic French table linens, crystal, porcelain and flatware.
Lalique. South Coast Plaza, Level D-1, Costa Mesa, [phone]. French luxury goods house featuring its famous crystal, silk scarves, jewelry, perfume, porcelain and leather goods.
Baccarat. South Coast Plaza, Level I-1, Costa Mesa, [phone]. The prestigious French crystal manufacturer showcases a grand assortment of its timeless crystal.

Answer 2

I know most of So Cal very well and all of So Cal fairly well. Do you have to be in Laguna Beach or is Saddleback an option? LB is expensive but your choice of product is intriguing.

Since the products are a narrow market my best recommendation is to keep it small and charming. Keep the overhead and the monthly burn rate as low as you can to give you time to become established.

Of course I don't know your capital reserves so it is hard to answer any better. And try to secure a line of credit but only use it for emergency purposes or for a short term float for pending receivables.

I'd like to see it next time I'm back.