thinking of opening a 50s themed diner

well short story is using alot of what i have aquired to open a 50s themed diner...to serve some good food and beer and on a one night a week show a movie on the side of the place...this would be in south carolina what do yalll think

Whatever your expected budget is for the project, triple it. My dad just opened up a store in the same line of business, and went way over. Was looking at a $350K total price, and wound up just over 1 million in total for opening. (this is CA cost, so opening a business in NC probably won't cost that much). Also expect delays. If you expect 6 months more than what you are told, you won't be royally disappointed. You are also going to need to know that January and September are very slow months, and February, and December are extremely busy.

And hire more employees than you need before you open. You will likely loose 1/3 of them within the first month.

seth if there were 10 times more kids your age as smart as u are maybe we wouldnt be behind in everything...and by the way thanks for the info bro...the 50s thing is just more me collecting shit form that era that i love its really gonna be more about food and the movies..its a shame our kids will never experience a drive inn.....

do it someone needs to bring back the 50's

Edited: 12/1/2007 12:06:16 AM by CarrJETS

Edited: 12/1/2007 12:03:49 AM by CarrJETS

we still have a few drive-in's in maryland. The one just closed in 2005 though Know you're trying to open but this drive-in near me is done in like 50s and stuffhttp://bengies.com/

i want to do this im just trying to get a good section from everyone minitruckers(or whatever emo name we are giving ourselves now)...and the other customs car guys to see if its even worth it only other thing is im on one of the main roads into myrtle beach sooo there is always people here

The dairy bar that i work at is kind of set in the 50s. black and red booths, white and black tiled floor, and has elvis everywhere.. i will try to get some pics sometime. deffinatly plan to spend more then what is planned and be prepared to go through workers. i have personally fired 2 people in the last month and 3 have quite because they cant handle the pressure when it gets busy.

There was a 50's themed diner where I live in West, Tn called "Gunther Toodies". It was built brand new from the ground up and it was obvious somebody sank a lot of money into it. It lasted just over a year before going out of business.

There is an old dinner/drive thru like that here in St. Pete, fl. It hosts a classic car night as well. It is very busy on car night(only night I go) lots of cars, and the dinner/bar is always packed. I'm sure they are still busy during the week as well(they do a classic bike night as well).

sweet nothing like colored bathrooms, seating, and water fountains.....