Sandwhich shop business

[GommeInc]

I'd probably rather go to a cafe than go into a sandwich shop, you should open a cafe.

Sandwich shops are popular in the centre of towns for business people. If you're located near a business district they can pop in, get their sandwich and walk out, same with schools, colleges and universities permitting It's what a few in my town do at least, it's just a shame big businesses like Subway take over

[Swastika]

True, but i personally would rather go get a bite to eat and stay in and eat it.
Subway and all that probably don't sell as much as local sandwich shops anyway to be honest, why pay £3/£4 for a sarnie when you can walk down the highstreet abit more and get one just as good for half the price!

[Eckuii]

I am wanting to set up near a school, which is quite near some businesses. It is pretty much a perfect location.

[GommeInc]

True, but i personally would rather go get a bite to eat and stay in and eat it.
Subway and all that probably don't sell as much as local sandwich shops anyway to be honest, why pay £3/£4 for a sarnie when you can walk down the highstreet abit more and get one just as good for half the price!

You can do that in sandwich bars Unless the ruling has changed?

Subway is skanky, a good sandwich bar has fresh food available which I hope is your plan Eckuii

[Eckuii]

I plan on having like all fresh salad in a fridge at the front and all cold food on display for all customers to see .

[GommeInc]

Will you be preparing hot sandwiches and baguettes behind the counter for them to see? That would be cool, seeing your food being prepared is nice. Smoked crispy bacon and egg with mayonnaise in a large baguette... Urgh, you've reminded me of Club Sandwich

If it was opening up in my local town you'd get a customer with me

[Swastika]

You can do that in sandwich bars Unless the ruling has changed?

Subway is skanky, a good sandwich bar has fresh food available which I hope is your plan Eckuii

Well some round here don't usually offer seating, usually in and out.
I can actually only think of subway that has seating facilities to be honest.

I plan on having like all fresh salad in a fridge at the front and all cold food on display for all customers to see .

That would be quality, you've obviously got the right mind set for opening a food business.
Are you doing it by yourself or are you employing people to work for you?

[Eckuii]

I will probably employ somebody and perhaps run the business with my brother. Im only 18 but I think we could have the business set up in 2 years. If not, I could run the business myself in 4.

I have the full mind set to set this business up. I do need to get an idea of costs and such though so I can draw up a financial plan for it. That is why I was so interested in your input. I think buying food in bulk is good for making money but people want quality food and I obviously will want that at a low cost. But you will get more customers if the food is good. That is my idea anyway.

[Superior]

I'd pay anywhere up to £3 for a good sandwich but as you probably already know your prices depend on the area the shop is in, if it's a really posh area you'd probably be able to get up to a fiver. I think to be very successful the shop needs to look clean and hygienic and the food should be made were the customers can see. And obviously your food needs to be nice to keep the customers coming back!