Food for thought - new restaurant idea...

[DeanFL]

Moved to TV in Feb, but visited very often for last 6 years. Tended to be disappointed by eatery choices over time - yada esp in Village Squares, and many chain eateries.

We have a thought. Close to TV, but perhaps not in boundaries (to avoid fees etc.). Build a quaint set of small buildings to house "International Cuisine Villages". The small restaurant buildings in a circle set around a central fountain area with shared outside seating. Key would be delicious food at fair cost. Eat in, outside, or carryout. Each building, perhaps 6 of them would have their country's flag and individual in/out design features (like Epcot). Start with Europeanlike cuisine fare - each restaurant - Greek, Italian, French, Polish, German, Jewish deli style (example).

Location would be key - accessible to most in TV, and perhaps closer to 441/27 to appeal to outsiders. If it's a hit - an "Asian" Cuisine Village could be built...

Perhaps funding could come from wealthy investors - BUT also open funding to TV residents to buy 'shares', like in $1K increments. We could share in profits - and no doubt visit often to increase revenue... And, a 5% discount for TVrs with ID - perhaps an incentive like, eat at each of the 6 places in 6 months and get a free lunch with purchase of one at any of the 6 places.


What do you think?

[keithwand]

Sounds like you are looking to build a job for yourself.

[Patty55]

Good idea but IMO will never work. You'd have to do Iternational/USA Rgional. Italian like they love it in Tenn? In trying to satisfy the diverse palates you'd just end up with the same old dreck we already have.

[Bogie Shooter]

good luck

[gomoho]

Love the idea and would certainly patronize something like that. We tend to not go out often because everything seems the same - so it would be great to have a different experience; however that is quite a dream that will require lots of cash. Best of luck.

[Bonny]

We can always go to the food court at the mall.

[aln]

It works..............EPCOT

[buggyone]

Why not re-open "Mr. P's Pub" just this side of Leesburg? I understand it was started by a Villager who had big ideas. It lasted less than 1 year. The building stands empty.

[slipcovers]

It works..............EPCOT

I would not consider the food at Epcot a"fair price" and there is a hefty entrance ticket price. Also, they are very busy year round. Get some of the recipes off Food Network and TOTV and eat at home. Go out maybe once a week. What could be better. Don't think the OP's dream would work, certainly not the profit sharing, free lunch and 5% discount. Gotta wait till you get to heaven.

[Indydealmaker]

Moved to TV in Feb, but visited very often for last 6 years. Tended to be disappointed by eatery choices over time - yada esp in Village Squares, and many chain eateries.

We have a thought. Close to TV, but perhaps not in boundaries (to avoid fees etc.). Build a quaint set of small buildings to house "International Cuisine Villages". The small restaurant buildings in a circle set around a central fountain area with shared outside seating. Key would be delicious food at fair cost. Eat in, outside, or carryout. Each building, perhaps 6 of them would have their country's flag and individual in/out design features (like Epcot). Start with Europeanlike cuisine fare - each restaurant - Greek, Italian, French, Polish, German, Jewish deli style (example).

Location would be key - accessible to most in TV, and perhaps closer to 441/27 to appeal to outsiders. If it's a hit - an "Asian" Cuisine Village could be built...

Perhaps funding could come from wealthy investors - BUT also open funding to TV residents to buy 'shares', like in $1K increments. We could share in profits - and no doubt visit often to increase revenue... And, a 5% discount for TVrs with ID - perhaps an incentive like, eat at each of the 6 places in 6 months and get a free lunch with purchase of one at any of the 6 places.


What do you think?

Prepare yourself for the largely negative response that is coming. You must remember that most people could never even imagine going on their own, starting from scratch to commercialize a "dream". Consequently, as you sift through the comments from the naysayers, don't be upset. Just put the comments under a microscope because there will always be some valid points that, for most of the commenters are impenetrable walls, but are in reality just challenges. There is absolutely NOTHING that is impossible given the right preparation and execution.

[zcaveman]

It had better be golf cart accessible or it would be a disaster.

Z

[rdhdleo]

Prepare yourself for the largely negative response that is coming. You must remember that most people could never even imagine going on their own, starting from scratch to commercialize a "dream". Consequently, as you sift through the comments from the naysayers, don't be upset. Just put the comments under a microscope because there will always be some valid points that, for most of the commenters are impenetrable walls, but are in reality just challenges. There is absolutely NOTHING that is impossible given the right preparation and execution.


:BigApplause: Very well stated!

I personally would love something like this , however don't see it happening. One major problem I see is finding someone that could properly cook the various cuisines. For the most part good ethnic cooking down't seem to exist in Florida!

[Richard1366]

Most who live seem to be satisfied with the "dreck," that's truly unfortunate. What we need is another "red sauce" Italian restaurant....NOT!!!

[Villages PL]

60% of restaurants fail within the first 3 years of operation. Within 5 years it could be as high as 75%. Starting a circle of restaurants, outside the Villages, to compete with the Villages, sounds like an attempt to reinvent the wheel. Get it? Circle of restaurants = the wheel? :icon_wink:

I would sooner risk having my money invested in blue chip stocks. I don't own any restaurant stocks, and don't intend to, but that might be a better idea than trying to reinvent the wheel. Right now, some of the biggest restaurant chains are fighting hard just to stay alive. Of course, some may be doing very well. One never knows.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

I agree with Indydealmaker.... there are a lot of negative people on here. People who take Risks and are successful get big rewards. Most people would never venture a risk of self-employment! Those who have two homes (aka Snowbirds) took the risks in life and it paid off! Good tasting food... Good friendly service and a Fair price will succeed!

[Patty55]

I think a more viable alternative would be regional cuisine. I would go to a real southern food place, a cajun restaurant would be good and how about some good New England seafood.

As far as being off campus, it would have to be very special for me to do it.

[Villages PL]

I agree with Indydealmaker.... there are a lot of negative people on here. People who take Risks and are successful get big rewards. Most people would never venture a risk of self-employment! Those who have two homes (aka Snowbirds) took the risks in life and it paid off! Good tasting food... Good friendly service and a Fair price will succeed!

One person's "negativity" is another person's reality. The high failure rate is real and doesn't lie. And any business man or woman worth their salt will not mind hearing about the risks. A good business person will want to be informed of both positives and negatives. Then they can make an educated decision by weighing one side against the other. But there is one exception: They might not care to hear about the negatives if they intend to use other people's money. And, by the way, wasn't that what was suggested in the opening post? :)

[graciegirl]

Prepare yourself for the largely negative response that is coming. You must remember that most people could never even imagine going on their own, starting from scratch to commercialize a "dream". Consequently, as you sift through the comments from the naysayers, don't be upset. Just put the comments under a microscope because there will always be some valid points that, for most of the commenters are impenetrable walls, but are in reality just challenges. There is absolutely NOTHING that is impossible given the right preparation and execution.



AND Hard work..and oh yes....MONEY! And knowledge of running a restaurant and managing staff too would help.

[Hancle704]

Many (not me) would say. it must be golf cart accessible.