[quote=Madelaine Amee;500410]
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Originally Posted by SerpentQ
Hello,
My husband and I are currently looking into the possibility of opening a new European style cafe at The Villages and as part of our research we are keen to establish whether or not there is any demand/interest for this type of restaurant.
My first question would be WHERE? Location, Location, Location! Sumter has Paneras and Starbucks, Spanish Springs has Starbucks, Wedgwood Lane has a couple of Cafe's - not European, but still cafe's. Also all the Publix have an excellent supply of European "goodies" from chocolate to foods, even WalMart has an excellent selection of European foods.
You would probably do extremely well in the winter months, but I believe summer would be a tough sell for you.
But, I did not think a Wine Bar would go here, but it does very well. I have to admit I would LOVE to have a Hungarian Patiserie serving real European pastries and coffee out of silver coffee pots! 
Whatever you decide I wish you well. |
I agree with your assessment Madelaine Amee. The bottom line is that overhead costs are VERY high to rent in the squares and people are VERY thrifty here. AND the business is cyclical with the season. People need to be hired for a job for year 'round. If you know all those things and are willing to take the risk, I wish you well. I do not like European pastries as much as I LOVE wonderful American pastries, such as sticky buns. I made them for our village potluck and it was a cookie sheet full and they disappeared literally in seconds. Now THEY would be a good seller for sure.
Just my two cents. May I have a penny back, please.
