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I want to move to salinas and open a small american bar and cafe
Jan
3
2012
Is it feasible to open a small american bar and cafe in salinas?? Would Ecuadorians be interested and can it make money to pay for itself?
Answer #2
Tiger, I do not have an answer, but I was thinking about something similar. I plan to spend time in country to observe what locals want/like before making any decisions. Dom has said Ecuadorans don’t like pizza or breads much, but I really think the ex-pat community is going to grow in the next couple of years.
I was thinking along the lines of “tiki bar/burgers” America fare.
I plan to just go watch to see what’s missing, I feel like there are probably a ton of “needs” that could be filled, but I plan to do a lot of observing first! are you thinking “Ric’s” or trader vic’s? Tracy
Answer #3
Hey Tracy
Answered your last post about real estate. I have opened 4 restaurants of my own and 2 others as KM I have been a GM for 4 years Recently at a high volume Mexican Food Restaurant. And moved to another Large Mexican food Restaurant to remodel and revamp entire operation…only managed to get place remodeled,(looks great) but owners got impatient quickly LOL Just helped my Chef buddy, open a small Fine Dining Place and is doing great… Best Steaks and food I have ever been associated with…Have been in Restaurant Bidness (thats Texan for Business)since 1979 My first restaurant was Tiger Harry’s Grill and Bar named after my son Christian Tiger Harrison Martinez (wife wouldn’t go for straight Tiger Harry) Where are you based??
My e mail is tylerix@gmail.com what are your thoughts…We did this little fine diner on a shoe string and whatever I do will be a very short shoe string LOL
Look forward to hearing from you.
Ricky
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Answer #1
It might be depending on the competition and location I would imagine. Ecuadorians are interested in just about anything “American”. I will say this…in Ecuador we have found the drinks to not be to our standards in many establishments regardless if they are Ecuadorian or American and the food would have to be great to attract expats and Ecuadorians. Just my thoughts but I would recommend being on the ground and doing the research personally. Going to the competition and determining what is missing or lacking would be good and true research.
Hope that helped some.
larryp