Notes from my desk

Aug 11, 2005 10:50

It's incredible slow here. Owners are gone and no one is working hard. We in support will answer phones, but we're surfing the net (now that were going around the proxy) bored. I won't repeat how I'm unhappy with what I do, but I guess I just did. I'm considering opening a Second Cup in my neighbourhood. Most of requirements are in place, ( Read more... )

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boldfeather August 12 2005, 01:21:49 UTC
Don't open a Second Cup. There are passe, and not the greatest to open if you want to make good money. And as of late their coffee has really sucked.
I admit, I've been going to Starbucks (they'll make a 120 degree latte for mom and the dollor kids drinks make the four dollar latte worth it).

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thegreymouser August 12 2005, 04:28:19 UTC
Unfortunately, most Starbucks are not franchise owned. I like Second Cup better over Starbucks. I find Statbucks too bitter.

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boldfeather August 12 2005, 05:23:33 UTC
But you see I don't buy the drip stuff. I get that from Tim's.

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dawnsinger August 13 2005, 07:15:48 UTC
He won't be doing anything Second Cup related. There isn't the commercial space here in our area, nor the demand. Besides, coffee is losing money. Too many different coffee shops around here and fewer people willing to spend 5 bucks for a cup.

What he needs to look into is something that SAHM's and WAHM's would can go to (especially in the middle of winter) with their kids for a couple hours to get out of the house. Our neighborhood is crawling with young upscale families. Maybe gymboree, lol. With coffee on the side. :)

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