I have this business idea and I need some feedback. I'm thinking about a big shop, you know, in a residential area, somewhere where kids and teenagers can walk to. It would be a big room decorated like a lounge, with armchairs, sofas and may be even bean bags. Anyone can come in to sit there. No alcohol or smoking will be allowed. There will be a counter at the side offering some sandwiches, coffee and soda; all in the to-go style. So, it's like foam plates and cups and no service. There will be some book shelves to a side with used books on them. You can read them inside the place for free and you can buy them. We would also buy used books. There will be a newsstand, too, offering daily papers and some magazines to read for free. Do you think a place like this can draw people? Do you think it will make profits by offering affordable snacks? All your feedback is welcome. Thanks a lot.
2007-03-06 21:57:45 · 7 answers · asked by Princess of Egypt 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
The answers are great so far. Thank you! Actually, I am in Egypt right now, but I might be moving to Australia within a year and I would start this business over there.
I was thinking this place could be for teenagers, adults and even senior citizens; not exactly children. You are right about the food AND reading thing, but I could have something like if you stain it, you have to buy it or something.
I was thinking about having a book club meeting every week, you know.
It would be helpful if you stated where you live.
Keep the great ideas coming!
Thanks a million.
2007-03-06 22:16:26 · update #1
I was imagining a cheaper "starbucks" cafe while i was reading your description. I think your establishment will be jam-packed by students since you can actually do org meetings, group meetings etc. If that was in our place, i would definitely go there since it's in a residential are ryt? I am very attracted to places like this! Goodluck in buliding one of your own!
2007-03-06 22:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by manny 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds pretty quiet. It's worth a try. If you offer snacks, where will they eat them? Kids and teenagers will mess up your pretty furniture fast ! and you will play waitress and janitor behind them all day !How will you protect the books from dirty fingers and "pranks". How do we know you have a safe place for kids to "hang out"?
2007-03-07 06:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds funky in principal, but there are a lot of overheads involved, rent/lease/building insurances/public liability insurance/health & safety inspections/utilities/wages/start up costs, the list is endless, would need looking into, good luck
2007-03-07 06:16:02 · answer #3 · answered by ♠ Merlin ♠ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's places like this in my "hometown". I loved hanging out at them.
2007-03-07 06:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by Eowyn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, kids need a place to hang out
2007-03-07 06:04:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds Fabulous, i would certainly go there! Add some art in there too.
2007-03-07 06:06:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
where are you ? us uk ??
i think its a great idea its like a cafe/book store where you can hang out
2007-03-07 06:02:32 · answer #7 · answered by debrasearch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋