Little D is for sale?

I just saw on cl that Little D is for sale. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bfs/714880337.html
Sad. Although I loved Cornbread, and that went too..........

what?? that place is busy every time i try to go!!

new2hood wrote: what?? that place is busy every time i try to go!!

Well, that would be the best time to sell it, no? They are selling it as turnkey, ready to roll, license and all.

Maybe the owner just wants out? I was just in there on Saturday..... I wish I had known, I would have asked. Carmen, are you up for a little nosing around? You seem so good at getting tidbits of info!

does everyone here know everyone else but me??

Can someone clarify this for me?..I don't understand how a business "sells" itself (except for the liquor license) I mean, why can't someone just rent it out? What's the advantage of buying a business if the space is already nice and ready to go? The owner of the business profits of course, but who would want to "buy" a business?

Can someone clarify this for me?..I don't understand how a business "sells" itself (except for the liquor license) I mean, why can't someone just rent it out? What's the advantage of buying a business if the space is already nice and ready to go? The owner of the business profits of course, but who would want to "buy" a business?

If the business is successful and has a strong reputation and a loyal customer base, then by buying that business the buyer has a better chance at success than if he/she tries to create her own business.

If the business is successful and has a strong reputation and a loyal customer base, then by buying that business the buyer has a better chance at success than if he/she tries to create her own business.

Hmmmmmmm I hope no ne bought it-- it's gone down from 415 to 350 since this morning. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bfs/715145092.html

I think if you buy it turnkey there is little additional investment - you don't even have to print new menus.

Hmmmmmmm I hope no ne bought it-- it's gone down from 415 to 350 since this morning. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bfs/715145092.html

I think if you buy it turnkey there is little additional investment - you don't even have to print new menus.

You are also buying "goodwill" and equipment, etc. Most restaurants that go out-of-business sell everything at auction for dimes on dollars - and in this case you get a very attractive long-term lease. BUT - it will be interesting to see who bites - for $415,000 you could start approaching opening your own restaurant.

You are also buying "goodwill" and equipment, etc. Most restaurants that go out-of-business sell everything at auction for dimes on dollars - and in this case you get a very attractive long-term lease. BUT - it will be interesting to see who bites - for $415,000 you could start approaching opening your own restaurant.

scarlett wrote: Hmmmmmmm I hope no ne bought it-- it's gone down from 415 to 350 since this morning. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bfs/715145092.html

I think if you buy it turnkey there is little additional investment - you don't even have to print new menus.

funny, if I'm not mistaken, the rent has gone up and so has the sq footage from the original ad. Then again, I only skimmed it, so maybe I mis read.

scarlett wrote: Hmmmmmmm I hope no ne bought it-- it's gone down from 415 to 350 since this morning. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bfs/715145092.html

I think if you buy it turnkey there is little additional investment - you don't even have to print new menus.

funny, if I'm not mistaken, the rent has gone up and so has the sq footage from the original ad. Then again, I only skimmed it, so maybe I mis read.

kosherdave wrote: [quote=scarlett]Hmmmmmmm I hope no ne bought it-- it's gone down from 415 to 350 since this morning. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bfs/715145092.html

I think if you buy it turnkey there is little additional investment - you don't even have to print new menus.

funny, if I'm not mistaken, the rent has gone up and so has the sq footage from the original ad. Then again, I only skimmed it, so maybe I mis read.

You are so right - and shorter term lease also

kosherdave wrote: [quote=scarlett]Hmmmmmmm I hope no ne bought it-- it's gone down from 415 to 350 since this morning. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bfs/715145092.html

I think if you buy it turnkey there is little additional investment - you don't even have to print new menus.

funny, if I'm not mistaken, the rent has gone up and so has the sq footage from the original ad. Then again, I only skimmed it, so maybe I mis read.

You are so right - and shorter term lease also

Wow. Going going...
But interesting about costs, I guess rest. equipment is really that expensive? I just assume anyone who's in the "entertainment" biz would want their own unique stamp on it. Yo, I seen it done on Top Chef in 1 stop shopping at Pier 1!!
Who knows which is better?!

Wow. Going going...
But interesting about costs, I guess rest. equipment is really that expensive? I just assume anyone who's in the "entertainment" biz would want their own unique stamp on it. Yo, I seen it done on Top Chef in 1 stop shopping at Pier 1!!
Who knows which is better?!

new2hood wrote: does everyone here know everyone else but me??

stick around and we'll know you too...whether you want us to or not

new2hood wrote: does everyone here know everyone else but me??

stick around and we'll know you too...whether you want us to or not

scarlett wrote: Maybe the owner just wants out? I was just in there on Saturday..... I wish I had known, I would have asked. Carmen, are you up for a little nosing around? You seem so good at getting tidbits of info!

I'm SO sad to see this about little d- I'll totally go on the prowl as soon as I get home (the boy and I are in LA until next week.) We eat there all the time so we NEED to know whats up!

scarlett wrote: Maybe the owner just wants out? I was just in there on Saturday..... I wish I had known, I would have asked. Carmen, are you up for a little nosing around? You seem so good at getting tidbits of info!

I'm SO sad to see this about little d- I'll totally go on the prowl as soon as I get home (the boy and I are in LA until next week.) We eat there all the time so we NEED to know whats up!

Flexichick wrote: [quote=new2hood]does everyone here know everyone else but me??

stick around and we'll know you too...whether you want us to or not

Yup Flexi.. I think it is virtually impossible to post over 3,000 times on this board and not reveal something about who you really are!!

Flexichick wrote: [quote=new2hood]does everyone here know everyone else but me??

stick around and we'll know you too...whether you want us to or not

Yup Flexi.. I think it is virtually impossible to post over 3,000 times on this board and not reveal something about who you really are!!

Jeez, I need to get out more. Thanks for reminding me, Veets :-)

Jeez, I need to get out more. Thanks for reminding me, Veets :-)

ok, I've been on the prowl with my neighborhood connections and the surrounding businesses seem to have no idea what's going on at Ds (or they won't say.) Some weren't even aware that it was for sale. None of business around want to ask the employees/managers of Ds because they're not sure if they know or not and don't want to be the whistle blower and bearer of bad news. I'm not planning on eating there for a while and I also don't want to be the one to tell a waiter that he's out of a job soon, so I'll keep my ears open and will post what I find.

ok, I've been on the prowl with my neighborhood connections and the surrounding businesses seem to have no idea what's going on at Ds (or they won't say.) Some weren't even aware that it was for sale. None of business around want to ask the employees/managers of Ds because they're not sure if they know or not and don't want to be the whistle blower and bearer of bad news. I'm not planning on eating there for a while and I also don't want to be the one to tell a waiter that he's out of a job soon, so I'll keep my ears open and will post what I find.

Okay, I will say it, Little D. is overpriced and bland. When two people spend $50 on breakfast, it should be awesome. But the food is just pretentiously bland. I love the outdoor patio, but usually leave hungry and much lighter in the wallet.

Okay, I will say it, Little D. is overpriced and bland. When two people spend $50 on breakfast, it should be awesome. But the food is just pretentiously bland. I love the outdoor patio, but usually leave hungry and much lighter in the wallet.