What do you think of this idea of a restaurant/lounge in Toronto?

Question

We're thinking of leasing something in the university area. Around 6000 - 8000 sq/feet. It'll cater to the 21+ group. The decor will be very modern (black tables, beige sofas, and chairs, light coloured walls), bathrooms will be very tasteful, both ladies and mens room will have sofas, etc.

Lunch and dinner; food will be European with Asian infusion, tables can easily be removed and provide more space once the dinner crowd is gone. Capacity will be around 100. Music will be on the mellow side, neo soul, certain hip hop, and raggae, jazz, and some rock depending on the crowd and mood.

Answer 1

the whole place sounds very interesting and if i had the chance, i'd try to visit at least a few times, but it also sounds like it'd have to be expensive, at least for awhile anyway unless you already have the money to get it all paid off, and you've gotta take into consideration: college student=short on spending money! lol....

one question tho: why sofa's in the bathrooms?

Answer 2

Good idea

Good luck

Answer 3

As someone with years of restaurant experience, I can tell you that although your ideas are "trendy", a capacity of 100 is not really large enough for you to reap very big rewards.

You would have to be a high priced restaurant and that doesn't work with the age group you seem to want.

The disposable income is defiantly in the 45+ group !

Answer 4

there are 100 places like what u want to open , and sofas in the bathroom will smell and get filthy great idea(not).

Answer 5

It sounds trendy, but its all about location.

I think your idea is good, but you need to find the right place for your type of clientele.

I would suggest Yorkville, Bay & Queen, Yonge & Eglinton or city center drive in Mississauga.  That is where i see your type of patrons.  You need clients with a bit of money who will pay for your type of ambiance.

Good luck

Answer 6

Sounds nice.  I'd check it out.  I'm 26.