[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

And every business that opens up in any leased property knows exactly what it will cost them for the location, there are no surprises on that side of the equation. If your business plan does not include all the cost of running the business and how to keep it afloat in the market you have a poor plan and will soon be out of business. You'll only sell some many costumes for dogs before the market dries up and you're out of business. For leased commercial space a fixed monthly plus a percentage of gross receipts is normal.

As for the restaurants that have opened and closed in Brownwood in the one corner location, their plans were lacking in at least two areas that I know of, the food and the service, kiss of death for a restaurant. The others there that survive, City Fire, WOB, etc. are proof of a solid plan that works.

The developer of the commercial properties knows what their property is worth. It is much cheaper for them to have shell space waiting for the right tenant than to drop their price, let in a business that will likely go under or bring in an undesirable element and have to spend a fortune on legal fees.

You can complain all you want about not having your favorite store or restaurant and then say you can't wait to go home to use them again, but realize that is a part of the problem. A business must not only be able to but also willing to survive the boom and bust cycle of the market place that is The Villages, a lot of chains don't and won't take on this kind of risk. For those that do take on this risk, those of us who live here all year greatly appreciate it as April through September are the best times to frequent them.

Well stated!