Uh where?, i hear you ask. Yes, this "Community Diner" is closing at the end of next week because the "not-for-profit" business/charity isn't making enough money. <div><br></div><div>This is a very nice place, next to Ashmount School (the new one), which is a popular favourite of families and parkland walkers. Have a look at the attached link and form some views...</div><div>
http://www.communitydiner.co.uk/community_diner_news.htm</div><div><br></div><div>Key things for me are....</div><div>1. Like the Friday lunch club at Mind, its being closed before people get a chance to help change things. Its like "we're closing because we don't make enough cash", "but i would have paid more", "yeah, but we're closing", "ok, thats a shame".......empty space</div><div>2. If its not a charity, but also not-for-profit, you're kind of in trouble already. Put your prices up and save the cafe.</div><div>3. This is a great space. Like you're in the trees above the parkland walk, very family friendly, slightly off the beaten track. There is a real opportunity for someone to take it, do a good job, and make a small profit. I would jump at this if i had more time to think about it. </div><div><br></div><div>Too many people like the "social angle" on these places, without realising they can achieve all their objectives by having a half decent business plan.</div>
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