Can a Sandwich Shop Make Decent Money ?
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Following on from my other thread I think it will be a new start not a subway or other franchise, I am looking at low entry cost but decent quality. I think we have local demand for a quality bagel deli / shop but whilst I fancy the concept I have no experience of food (my missus would over see running it).
However is it a load of hassle for a few hundred quid a week - anyone got a view based on experience
However is it a load of hassle for a few hundred quid a week - anyone got a view based on experience
No experience, just a punter, but given the markup on sandwiches etc. provided you have a market there has to be a decent profit. Even the supermarkets charge ~£1.20 for a limp cheese sandwich which would probably cost less than 50p to make at home.
That said where I work we have a van that comes round (used to be two), cafe just over the road, several bacon roll vans, supermarket nearby, and now to top it all off a Greggs has opened up on the industrial estate. So I'd say the market was somewhat saturated.
That said where I work we have a van that comes round (used to be two), cafe just over the road, several bacon roll vans, supermarket nearby, and now to top it all off a Greggs has opened up on the industrial estate. So I'd say the market was somewhat saturated.
SydneyBridge said:
Think you could if you get a decent location,pricing right and something unique and slightly different. Might only be busy for few hours a day but build around that and depending on location,try opening for breakfast.
The bagels are the USP, the sunday smoked salmon trade the kicker and the normal boring daily stuff the rent payer.
DSLiverpool said:
Following on from my other thread I think it will be a new start not a subway or other franchise, I am looking at low entry cost but decent quality. I think we have local demand for a quality bagel deli / shop but whilst I fancy the concept I have no experience of food (my missus would over see running it).
However is it a load of hassle for a few hundred quid a week - anyone got a view based on experience
You can do very well but as with all, cost control is paramount. When you say your wife is over seeing the running, will she be working in the business, that's important because the opportunity for theft is huge. However is it a load of hassle for a few hundred quid a week - anyone got a view based on experience
The issue is going to be the limited trading hours. Do you make the sandwiches in advance? If so whats in them, what happens when they sell? Do you make them to order? Well that takes time.
Personally bagels dont interest me, not does salt beef!
Location is the key then its quality v price and I suggest limited queues.
Personally bagels dont interest me, not does salt beef!
Location is the key then its quality v price and I suggest limited queues.
Regular, contract work has to be the key here, rather than rely on the vagaries of passing trade.
Professional services firms - lawyers, accountants, advertising agencies etc - often offer 'breakfast briefings' for Clients, or free breakfast on Fridays to encourage staff to get in early.
I'd be tapping these up, also local training companies for delegate lunches.
Professional services firms - lawyers, accountants, advertising agencies etc - often offer 'breakfast briefings' for Clients, or free breakfast on Fridays to encourage staff to get in early.
I'd be tapping these up, also local training companies for delegate lunches.
Grandad7184 said:
interested in this
We have a very busy main line station (Sevenoaks) with some new shops what are empty. no sandwich shop nearby and lots of London commuters.
I assume you are aware that car park season ticket holders can get onto the platforms without going through the concourse? will reduce commuter traffic somewhat. Anyway for the station/travel market you'll need to focus on speed of service so basically have lot of pre-made sandwiches/subs etc ready to sell. We have a very busy main line station (Sevenoaks) with some new shops what are empty. no sandwich shop nearby and lots of London commuters.
The trade window will be remarkably small the rent eye-wateringly high if within the station expect to pay a quarterly minimum rent + a percentage of turnover.
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