[Lisanp@aol.com]

Please open a chopped salad/grain bowl lunch place (or Chop Stop franchise) in the south.

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by oneclickplus

I never understood (and still don't) why vacuums have their own sales / service niche. I mean, no one has ever knocked on my door offering to sell me a toaster oven or a microwave or a bread maker.

My answer: too much gubmint control over the restaurant business and I doubt the vacuum business (regardless of your experience) will do well down here.

Suggest you open a funeral home. You won't have to worry about supply chain issues and it's not something that the government can really close. Plenty of potential customers all around plus even more when the long-term effects of these shots kick in.

I give you a ten out of ten rating on that response. Also love the spelling of government

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by Lisanp@aol.com

Please open a chopped salad/grain bowl lunch place (or Chop Stop franchise) in the south.

That surely would fail here. Have you seen the size of some of these peeps? That’s called an appetizer to them

[Jazzcat]

Being in the food service industry, would you consider opening a “authentic from
scratch” Italian bakery and deli? Can’t get the good stuff like crusty breads and Italian pastries like we had up north. Also need a real full service deli. Closest one we’ve found is Mazzaro’s in St Petersburg!

[Timothyimitchell]

Originally Posted by Redsmom

Here’s a thought: why not a breakfast only restaurant that is drive-through only, selling homemade breakfast sandwiches and terrific coffee. For me and my husband that would be awesome and I don’t think we are unusual. And if you stayed open till about one or two in the afternoon for those late sleepers, you could really do well I think.

Biscuitville.....Homemade

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Jazzcat

Being in the food service industry, would you consider opening a “authentic from
scratch” Italian bakery and deli? Can’t get the good stuff like crusty breads and Italian pastries like we had up north. Also need a real full service deli. Closest one we’ve found is Mazzaro’s in St Petersburg!

Hoping the new BJ's will have a full service deli like others we have been to

[Wyseguy]

Originally Posted by gent3278

My wife and I are in our mid 50’s and would love to move to The Villages very soon. We are looking to stay working and may open a business down there. We currently own a very busy breakfast and lunch restaurant and also have 25 years experience owning a Vacuum sales and service business. Which one of the 2 would be a good fit in that area?

I have been an investor in a couple of nightclubs in NYC. Any industry like that ( restaurant) is an extremely time consuming proposition. You need to be present (In my experience). IMO the vacuum business is something from the past. I know when mine acts up I buy a new one. If I can figure out how to direct message you I will send you a business plan I had examined for the area when I was considering opening something in the area. We ended up renting the house out and buying a home on a tiny barrier island off Sarasota and starting a company there instead.

Best wished for success to you and yours.

[024engine]

Originally Posted by gent3278

My wife and I are in our mid 50’s and would love to move to The Villages very soon. We are looking to stay working and may open a business down there. We currently own a very busy breakfast and lunch restaurant and also have 25 years experience owning a Vacuum sales and service business. Which one of the 2 would be a good fit in that area?

If you got A Ledo's Pizza franchise, you would knock them dead here in the Villages

[Pachine58]

Good old fashion beer joint

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

When I’m up north In Boston which is pretty regular I eat what’s up north when I’m here I manage to find enough places to enjoy my self . Over the years I’ve heard it’s better where I came from and they haven’t been there in 20 years makes me laugh

[inda50]

I think we really need a ladies shop that handles plus sizes.

[Stu from NYC]

We need a Hooters but servers need to be 40 or less.

[vintageogauge]

I believe a sub shop similar to Jersey Mike's would do very well south of 44 or just about any fast food franchise other than McDonald's as they already committed down here.

[BettyInFL]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

Poached over home made roast beef hash. . few breakfast places can make a good home made, small amount of tiny diced potatoes, hash, not from a salt laden can.

OK, I grew up in Kansas, ending up in Houston for last 20 years. What is roast beef or corned beef hash? Why would you put an egg on top of it?

Now, when I have leftover roast beef (never have made corned beef). I will take the leftover meat & potatoes (always add a few extra when making), chop everything up and fry it in a pan.

When I was a kid, we would add ketchup. Hubby freaks when I get the ketchup out, so eat it plain.

What is the best 'hash' and why????

[gent3278]

That made me laugh. I actually already had thought of that idea. Sounds crazy but it might just work. LOL