With much thanks to everyone here who has offered advice both publically and privately, I now have a location.
The Flying Banzini will be going in to the eastern half of the Collected Works location on Wellington, close to Holland.
This group was essential in keeping me focussed on where I wanted to be. I started to stray and came close to settling for a location that would not have been my favourite. Phew. Glad I didn't.
When I heard about Collected Works impending bankruptcy I introduced myself to Christopher (co-owner). That was hard for me. I am a big fan of independent book sellers and, like many, have watched with sadness as more and more closed. I am far from a savvy and experienced businessperson and it felt terribly awkward to me. Christopher was a gentleman and a class act. Thank you, sir, for your patience and kindness, particularly given the circumstances.
Long story made short, I eventually made contact with the landlords and now hope to open The Flying Banzini sometime around June 1.
Next step, design and Building Permit Application.
Government worker lunch crowds. Keep this in mind. They don't like to spend money and love to eat a lot. They'll have one beer, an appetizer and no dessert. It's the evening crowd where you'll do your main business.
Coincidentally, an out of town friend just sent a layout diagram. Tongue in cheek, he has left room for monkey cages. Although, he feels a large flock of parrots woudl be OK too. Are parrots flocks?
Yes, we call them flocks. Flocks that generate a lot of parrot poop. It'd almost be worth it to see the face on the health inspector as he walks in for his first visit :P
FlyingBanzini
The Flying Banzini will be going in to the eastern half of the Collected Works location on Wellington, close to Holland.
This group was essential in keeping me focussed on where I wanted to be. I started to stray and came close to settling for a location that would not have been my favourite. Phew. Glad I didn't.
When I heard about Collected Works impending bankruptcy I introduced myself to Christopher (co-owner). That was hard for me. I am a big fan of independent book sellers and, like many, have watched with sadness as more and more closed. I am far from a savvy and experienced businessperson and it felt terribly awkward to me. Christopher was a gentleman and a class act. Thank you, sir, for your patience and kindness, particularly given the circumstances.
Long story made short, I eventually made contact with the landlords and now hope to open The Flying Banzini sometime around June 1.
Next step, design and Building Permit Application.