News came from the Logistics Department that they had found a store to be transferred in the bustling commercial area west of Shen'an Street in the north of the city. The conditions were quite suitable for opening a branch of Baozipu.
Of course, such an important matter as opening a branch requires an on-site inspection before making a decision.
So, the next morning after getting the news, Feng Daniu drove an Audi Q5 with Li Youran sitting in the passenger seat, followed by Aunt Qi, and headed to Shen'an Street in the north of the city.
"Boss, the place we are looking for has other good conditions, but the location is a little bit off, in the west of Shen'an Street. If you walk a few hundred meters eastward and cross an intersection, you will be in the middle of Shen'an Street.
There are dozens of restaurants, large and small, including many time-honored and famous restaurants. It is a famous dining and food area in the north of the city. It has always been very popular and almost every business is booming. However, there are no stores for sale there.
, we had to go to the west, it’s not bad here, there are two office buildings next to it. However, the catering industry has not been able to form a climate, and it cannot take advantage of the momentum in the central part." Feng Daniu introduced the situation to Li Youran while driving, with a bit of regret in his tone.
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"Master, when you observe these market conditions, don't be too dogmatic. Do you think Baozi Pu's strength needs to be exploited?" Li Youran said disapprovingly.
"Yes, Daniel. I think it's good to be far away from the dining and food area. At least you don't have to affect other people's business and attract jealousy." Aunt Qi understood what Li Youran meant at once. At the same time, she was very impressed with the bun shop.
The turmoil that occurred at the beginning of the opening is still fresh in my memory. Although there was no clear explanation later on who did it, it is estimated that it was probably caused by jealousy of a nearby colleague.
Building momentum means that catering businesses gather together to open stores on the same street, and adjacent restaurants and restaurants with different flavors complement each other to meet the needs of diners with various tastes and jointly increase market popularity.
Gluttonous diners are also willing to go to this kind of place, because there are many restaurants and a wide range of choices. You can always find something that suits your taste, and you can also enjoy delicious food in rotation.
But there is a premise here, that is, the level of each restaurant cannot be too far apart to achieve joint momentum.
For example, if food is divided into grades, for example, grade B steamed buns can get along well with grade A, B, and C noodles, and they can communicate with each other. This is no problem. However, grade A steamed buns are impossible under any circumstances.
It can coexist peacefully with D-level shaved noodles, unless the prices are very different and they are not at the same consumption level at all.
Feng Daniu thought about it and understood that with the quality of Baozi Shop's products, there was no need to find a store in the most prosperous and popular neighborhood.
He continued to introduce the situation of the new store. It was originally a self-service hot pot restaurant, but the products had no special features and were just mass merchandise. In addition, the location of the store was not very good. The owner could no longer operate it, so he planned to transfer it.
Li Youran nodded, that's good. At least the rent won't be too expensive and the conditions are easy to negotiate.
While several people were talking, the car had arrived at West Shen'an Street. Feng Daniu parked the car on the side of the road and told Li Youran that this was it.
The three of them opened the door and got out of the car together. Li Youran raised his head and looked at the surrounding environment.
Office buildings, large shopping malls, small shops, parks in the middle of streets, wide roads, overpasses, rushing traffic and people.
The surrounding environment is okay. After a quick glance, there don't seem to be many restaurants in this area, and there is no climate.
"Boss, this is the store." Feng Daniu said, pointing to a three-story shop on the roadside.
Li Youran looked up and saw that the shop front was decorated in an ordinary style with a bit of Chinese style, which was pretty decent. There was a signboard with gold characters on a black background hanging on the second floor, and the words "Longxingfa Hot Pot City" were written on the top.
In his opinion, the location of this shop is not bad. At least it is much better than the old shop in Shigu Alley. In any case, it is a shop along the street after all.
The shutter door of the shop was tightly closed, and it seemed that it had been closed for a long time.
Feng Daniu made a call on his mobile phone. Not long after, a bald, stocky middle-aged man walked out of the alley next to him and walked towards Feng Daniu with a smile on his face.
"This is our boss Li, come here to take a look at your shop today. This is boss Wei." Feng Daniu introduced the two bosses.
Boss Wei shook hands with Li Youran warmly, exchanged a few words, then took out the key and opened the rolling shutter door. With a quick movement, the rolling shutter door opened upward with a clatter.
"Boss Li, you've come to the right place. The location of our store is the best in the surrounding area. It has a lot of customers every day and is very popular. On weekends, customers who come to eat have to queue outside.
Come on. If you come here to open a restaurant, you will definitely make money. You can't go wrong. Please come in." Boss Wei began to brag about his shop and invited three people to come in.
"Then why didn't Boss Wei do it?" Li Youran asked with a smile.
"Oh, it's not like there's something urgent back home, so I have to go back. What a pity." Boss Wei shook his head, with a look of regret on his face.
Li Youran understood that this was just business talk, and he didn't feel sleepy.
He stepped into the store and looked around. The lobby on the first floor was about more than 100 square meters. The decoration style was modern, simple and bright. The floor tiles and wall wallpaper were not too old. If they were cleaned properly, they should be ready for use.
Anyway, my branch doesn’t rely on decoration to attract customers. I’m not too wealthy now, so I’ll save what I can.
The dining table, dining chairs, and counter are all fairly new, so it wouldn't be a big problem to renovate them.
Boss Wei took the three of them to visit the kitchen, warehouse, and the more than 80 square meters backyard behind the store. Li Youran was generally quite satisfied.
Then follow the stairs to the second floor, which is also the business area. It is similar in area to the first floor. The outside side is a row of floor-to-ceiling large transparent glass.
The third floor is for offices and dormitories, which looks a bit messy.
When everyone returned to the second floor, Li Youran already had a rough idea in his mind, so he told Boss Wei that he and the others wanted to discuss it.
Boss Wei understood what he meant and went downstairs alone.
"Aunt Duo, what do you think of this place?" Li Youran asked.
"I think it's not bad. The business area is more than 200 square meters, which is enough. The transportation here is also convenient, and it's not very popular. I don't think it's okay. Once our bun shop opens, we will be able to gather together soon." Aunt Qi said to the bun shop.
I am confident in my strength.
"It's just that the kitchen area is a little small." Li Youran said.
"It doesn't matter. I think we can build a room in the backyard. Also, I think it's better not to make bun fillings in the branch. It's too troublesome to prepare the raw materials and takes a lot of manpower. We can just make them uniformly from the main store and distribute them.
Just do it, it's more efficient, ensures consistent taste, and saves space in the kitchen." Aunt Qi suggested.
This is a good idea, and it is also conducive to confidentiality. Li Youran nodded repeatedly after hearing this.
"That's right. You can just bring it over from the main store every morning and pack it here. If the weather is hot, you can freeze the stuffing at the main store before delivering it. Anyway, it won't take too long on the road."
Feng Daniu also added.
"Okay, then this matter is settled. Daniel, you stay and negotiate with Boss Wei. The terms don't need to be too strict, it's almost enough. Aunt Qi and I will go back to the bun shop first."
Li Youran made up his mind and let Feng Daniu handle the following specific matters without further delay.
Feng Daniu naturally agreed.
Li Youran went downstairs and said goodbye to Boss Wei, saying that he was quite satisfied with the shop. Manager Feng was solely responsible for other matters and hoped that the negotiation could be concluded.
Saying goodbye to Boss Wei, the two returned to the car parked on the roadside. Li Youran got into the driver's seat, started the engine, and drove back to Shigu Alley.
In the car, Li Youran continued to discuss branch matters with Aunt Qi while driving.
"Aunt Qi, do you think who will be in charge of the branch?" he asked. This is an important position and cannot be left careless.
"I think Zheng Yan should be the branch manager. He is very down-to-earth and not impetuous. He has been coming to Baozi Shop for a long time. I think he is doing a good job as the deputy hall manager." Aunt Qi thought for a moment,
Zheng Yan was recommended.
Well, young man Zheng Yan is really good. He is serious and responsible in his work. I have been at Baozi Shop for such a long time and I have never heard of him making any mistakes at work.
Moreover, he and Zhao Xiuer are in love, and they may prepare to get married and settle down next year. In most cases, this kind of caring man is the most practical and reliable.
"Okay, let's do this. You go back and find time to talk to him and let him be mentally prepared. In addition, you will now start the recruitment and training of new employees. Of course, the branch cannot use all new employees. From the head office
The store will transfer a few experienced people to lead the new ones, so that they can get used to each other quickly. The manpower gaps in the old store will be filled with new people." Li Youran arranged the next work.
Aunt Qi agreed and said that she had been thinking about this matter a few days ago. The Baozi Shop pays well and is very famous among the acquaintances of the existing employees. As long as the news is spread, good quality personnel should be recruited.
Not a problem.
In addition, Aunt Qi recommended a service foreman named He Lingling to take over Zheng Yan's position as deputy manager of the hall and serve as Zhao Cuihua's deputy.
Li Youran immediately agreed. He still believed in Aunt Qi's vision for these personnel arrangements.
At noon, Feng Daniu called Li Youran and said that the matter had been settled and he had met with the landlord. In two days, he would sign a rental contract and handle the handover with Boss Wei and the landlord.
The rent is 6,000 yuan per month, with a three-year lease term. In addition, Boss Wei’s existing furniture, kitchen equipment, air conditioners, decoration compensation, etc. are equivalent to a total of 23,000 yuan.
Li Youran made a rough estimate and found that the price was about the same, so he didn't bother to go into detail. He told Feng Daniu that all the procedures would be left to him, and that he would just ask Director Gu for financial cooperation.
As a result, preparations for the Baozipu branch began in full swing.