Chapter 27 Future Planning of Small Restaurants
On the first day of the new year, Xia Yutong and his family didn't go anywhere, they just stayed at home and had a good rest.
Taking this opportunity, Xia Yutong chatted with Grandpa Xia about the expansion of the small restaurant: "Grandpa, our restaurant is booming now. Many people come here to buy braised food. I think we can expand the restaurant appropriately."
In fact, the small restaurant has been enlarged compared to before. The small courtyard at the back has also been used, with six tables placed. There is even a shed set up in front of the restaurant with a few small tables. There is no way, the guests are too many. It’s not a good idea to keep people waiting, so I had to adapt to local conditions and make use of all available space.
Fortunately, there is no urban management system to manage the appearance of the city, otherwise the sheds erected in front would probably be considered "illegal constructions."
But even so, it was still overcrowded during peak meal times, and many people couldn't wait to be seated.
Grandpa Xia actually had the intention to expand it a little bit, but he just thought it wouldn't take long and wanted to see the follow-up development. Unexpectedly, his granddaughter was more courageous than him and thought of going ahead of him.
"Grandpa does have this idea, but he doesn't know if our business can continue to be prosperous. If after a few months, everyone gets tired of eating braised food and there are fewer customers, then this expansion will not be easy to maintain in the future. "Grandpa Xia said with some worry.
"Grandpa, our braised food is so delicious, how can we get tired of it? Besides, if people from nearby communities eat too much and want to change their taste, there are many other people who come here because of it! And grandpa, you have to be kind to yourself. Confidence, your craftsmanship is so good, it’s not just braised food that’s delicious. Now many customers have tasted your craftsmanship, and do they often come to eat your other dishes?” Xia Yutong analyzed the advantages for Grandpa Xia.
This is indeed true. Several customers have already praised his craftsmanship and brought other new customers over.
Grandpa Xia was indeed a little moved: "Then in your opinion, what is the best way for us to expand?"
Unconsciously, Grandpa Xia has begun to rely on his little granddaughter.
In fact, Xia Yutong had already inspected the surrounding environment, so he said to Grandpa Xia: "Grandpa, I have looked around. There are no people in the two shops on our right. I think we can take advantage of the recent situation. During the Chinese New Year, business is not busy, so I will open up the store first, then simply paint it, add tables and chairs, and then recruit three or five people, so that we can make a simple transition for a year or two."
After a pause, Xia Yutong continued: "This is the current short-term plan. My opinion is to buy a piece of land nearby to enclose a yard within one or two years, and then build a small building by myself. When it is completed and renovated, we will be in the right place When moving in, of course it would be best if you can buy a small building with a yard, which can be used directly after simple decoration."
Grandpa Xia was shocked after hearing this. His granddaughter actually wanted the entire restaurant to himself!
He didn't even dare to think about it. The most he could do was to buy a nearby store and expand it. Now, his granddaughter gave him a "big surprise"!
Dad Xia was a little surprised when he heard that his daughter was so courageous. Even he didn't dare to think so. She was very courageous. She bought land to build a restaurant as soon as she opened her mouth. She also made short-term and long-term plans. Could it be that Do you want to set up a branch chain or something in the future? !
Dad Xia doesn't know the truth about him anymore, and his precious daughter really has this idea.
But that's all for the future. The most important thing now is to plan the things at hand first.
Seeing the surprised expressions of Grandpa Xia and Dad Xia, Xia Yutong knew that they were still a little incapable of accepting, so he changed the topic back first: "Grandpa, this is my personal idea. If you think it is too fast, let's take it slow first. Come on, let’s take down the two shops next door first, make some simple renovations, and try opening them first. We’ll talk about it later when we set up this stall. I’ll mention it now, mainly because I want grandpa to pay attention to whether there are any suitable places to open in the surrounding area. As for the restaurant, if our business is really good in the future and we want to expand, we won’t be able to find a place. It’s always good to be prepared, what do you think, grandpa?”
If you say this, Grandpa Xia can accept it. As his granddaughter said, if business is really good in the future, it is good to be prepared. Besides, house prices have been rising day by day in the past few years. Even if you buy one yourself If you're looking for land or a building, it's not a bad idea to wait for it to appreciate in value, and treat it as an investment.
Thinking of this, Grandpa Xia didn't resist at all. He thought that his granddaughter thought far ahead and knew how to plan for the future.
So he agreed with a smile: "We Tongtong still have the foresight, so grandpa should pay more attention to it. Even if he doesn't open a restaurant in the future, it would be good to buy it and keep it for investment, or give it to you as a dowry in the future."
Now it was Xia Yutong's turn to be shocked. She was only twelve years old. Grandpa was actually thinking of saving a dowry for her? !