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I got this because I travel light and often. This little tool doesn't take up much space. It is too small to do all of my hair (I have curly shoulder length hair) , but it is great for touch ups or quick style repair. My daughter loves using it on her very short hair.
I was very skeptical at first because although my hair is naturally pretty straight, I have very long thin, fine hair that gets frizzy fast if I use a cheap flatiron. It's a little small for my whole head, though it is possible to use since my hair is so fine, it just takes a long time. I use it every morning on my side bangs and I love having this in my purse for a quick touch-up while I'm on the go. For me, this item is a must, because my job keeps me on the go and I need to be able to carry something so small yet effective for a quick touch up.
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since i have really long hair with no bangs it was hard to use the mini version of this straightener however will definitely be buying the larger version in the near future because this is a great one that I hope will be the lasting straightener.
But if you can get it as a gift with purchase like I did, it's a great little straightener to keep in your bag for touch ups on the go!
I thought that this straightener would be a little bigger. If you want to just use it for bangs it may work, but I feel like it just breaks my hair when tried it.
Got this as a bonus and use it almost daily on my bangs. Heats up fast and is the perfect size. Probably a bit to small to use on the rest of my hair as I have thick curls but I haven't tried.
It is perfect for travel with the size - but it seems to pull my hair so it isn't the nicest straightener. I still travel with my chi.
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I remember back in 76'.I was 14 and camping with my Mom and Dad with my Brother and his wife. We were in Nashville cause Dad always wanted to go there. I was reading a Circus Rock magazine(Anyone remember it??) and the Winter Brother's were in town. I begged my folks about this....So my Dad told my Brother to take me to teh concert. We walked in when the Winter Brothers were off. So we watched the rest of the concert and when Skynyrd came on, the place went up!!!!! I was hooked. I then saw them in 77' in my home town, in Philly at JFK Stadium. Great Southern J Geils Band and Frampton..........Skynyrd was 3rd on the bill. 100,000 strong came to see Skynyrd...............After the last notes of Freebird was done.........Half of the stadium left. Frampton canme out and waved to the crowd. He was waving at them to say Hello. But in truth, he knew the crowd waas leaving the stadium due to Skynyrd just blew him off the stage.
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Santa Barbara Dance Theater and UC Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance present this group show.
When: Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, 8 p.m.
Where: Hatlen Theater, Ocean Road, UCSB Campus, CA
Cost: $13 - $19
Age limit: All ages
Categories: Dance performance
Under the direction of Christopher Pilafian, whose vision is vibrantly on display in a series of solos, duets, trios and quartets where the dancers explore the relationships of space, time and how humans connect.
The Hatlen Theater is wheelchair accessible and has the Assistive Listening System in place for patrons who are hard of hearing. Please call in advance to make arrangements (805) 893-3022
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Author Notes: A few months ago I wrote about how I like to poach shrimp (and other fish and shellfish) in olive oil. And I still do! But I also like to cook shrimp using a method I learned from Mark Bittman. He slathers shrimp in a loose green sauce and roasts them at 500 degrees (I do 450). The shrimp emerge, unscathed by the heat -- cooked through quickly enough that they remain delicate and plump, with a juicy snap. Recently, I pared down the recipe even more, giving the shrimp a slick of oil, and lemon and lime zest, showering them with the citrus juices at the table. - Amanda Hesser
Serves 4
- 2 pounds medium or large shrimp, shelled and cleaned
- Grated zest and juice of 2 small lemons
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. If you're thinking ahead, earlier in the day, combine the zests with the olive oil -- if you're like me and doing this last minute, toss the shrimp with the zests and olive oil. Season with salt. Spread the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Squeeze a little lemon juice on top of the shrimp and place in the oven. Roast until the shrimp is just cooked through and still bouncy to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the oven, douse with lemon and lime juice and pour into a serving bowl. Eating with your fingers is allowed in my house.
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over 1 year ago Stubor
Kind of like a quicky ceviche (but cooked).
almost 2 years ago Shalini
Oh I've been wanting to try the Shrimp In Green Sauce you've put in the Essential NYT Cookbook...but may try this first!
almost 2 years ago Shalini
We tried it, and 6 year old had seconds the next day at lunch. The shrimp were sweet and tasty and not overcooked! Great recipe.
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Amanda Hesser
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
So glad it was a success!
almost 2 years ago oregon cassie
Was looking for an easy prawn recipe without the usual scampi garlic breath. This was fabulous & will be my new quick go-to.
about 2 years ago Airi @ TastynChic
This looks yummy and Simple... can't wait to try tonight. Have some leftover shrimp in my fridge (BONUS!!!)
about 3 years ago artfulgourmet
What a great, simple way to make shrimp. Sounds refreshing and delicious..can't wait to make this! You can also saute the shrimp with some olive oil, lemon juice, white wine and red pepper flakes to make it a bit more spicy/Spanish style...
over 3 years ago cowgirlculture
Oh my gosh - AMAZING! This was fantastic and wonderful! Thank you!
over 3 years ago LovelyVelocity
This is a terrific way to make shrimp! I made a simpler version this evening. My limes were too old to get any zest from them. All I did was shellac the shrimp with olive oil, add lime juice, and bake at 450 for eight minutes. A new favorite!
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In a breakdown of the city's expenses, dubbed "Pineapple Express," non-public safety overtime tallied the largest bill with more than $70,000 spent between the city's Sewer and Storm Drain Operations, General, Equipment and Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF) funds. Public safety overtime recorded $23,585 spent, which was only $30 more than was given to Reno Tahoe Construction for sandbags.
The remainder of expenses for the flood emergency were spread across sand buying, hauling and pickup, ditch clean-up, drain cleaning and traffic control message boards. Cobb said proof of the city's efficiency in preparing for the flood lies in its response time to the declared emergency.
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City staff also identified some possible improvements that could be made to their emergency action plan, including having 1,000 tons of on-hand sand during flood season and working with the City of Reno and the Nevada Department of Transportation when closing roads in the Sparks Industrial Area. Sparks Mayor Geno Martini said even though the flooding did not occur, the "staff did a great job during that event and preparation."
The Sparks City Council also decided to remain outside all talks of fire department consolidation between the cities of Reno and Sparks and Washoe County. The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners established a Blue Ribbon Committee to review the consolidation matters, but the City of Sparks plans to stand by its 2002 Resolution No. 2776 and keep out of the consolidation talks.
Assistant City Manager Stephen Driscoll said the resolution was the "backbone" for the previous invitations to participate.
"I don't want us to participate unless we can just be a fly on the wall and be able to listen," Councilman Ron Smith said.
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Savoir Tunic Dress with Sheer sleeves and Embellishment
With an ethereal quality this tunic dress by Savoir is a must for your special occasion wardrobe and one you'll turn to again and again.
In a cream hue, this dress has an innocent charm about it that's livened up with beautiful embellishments to the top and hem. Sheer sleeves add to this demure appeal, while the shallow neckline is effortlessly elegant.
Wear this tunic dress with a pair of nude point toe court shoes, keep your jewellery and make up minimal and carry a small embellished clutch for a natural beauty finish.
Please note: This beautiful tunic must be hand washed only to keep it's shape, colour and embellishments.
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Savoir Pencil Dress with Lace Top
Channelling the season's love of colour this pencil dress by Savoir is the perfect pick for special occasions.
Featuring a 2-in-1 style, this dress combines a traditional lace top with a contemporary pleated bodycon skirt to make the most of your figure. Full sleeves make it a chic transitional piece you'll turn to again and again before the last day of summer.
Wear this coral dress with a pair of nude court shoes, cute clutch and minimal make up for a natural beauty look.
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Savoir Maxi Dress with Embellishment to Waist
This glamorous evening dress by Savoir is the ideal addition to your special occasion summer wardrobe with it's lightweight, silky feel and sleeveless design.
With a scoop neckline, delicate straps and a silky feel, this maxi dress is stylish, demure and effortlessly elegant. An embellished waistline adds a subtle shimmer to your look, while adjustable straps and a zip fastening to the back ensure the fit is perfect.
Wear this maxi dress with a pair of Teatro peep toe heels, sparkling and delicate jewellery with an embellished clutch bag to complete your glamorous evening style.
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Savoir Multi Print Maxi Dress
Make an entrance in this striking printed maxi dress by Savoir - it's relaxed style ensures you're stylish as well as comfortable.
Featuring an all-over multi coloured print this dress is bold, beautiful and eye-catching ticking off all of summer's style boxes. The embellished waistband adds a little sparkle and cinch for a sultry shape, while the V-neckline makes a powerful statement.
Wear this maxi dress with a pair of ankle strap sandals, costume jewellery and a cute clutch bag.
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Berkertex Pleated Maxi Dress With Stole
This maxi dress with stole by Berkertex is endlessly elegant – you'll be walking on air at your next evening out.
In a sumptuous plum colour this gown is a decadent piece – sleek and sophisticated this piece transforms your look. A classic round neck, cinched waist and draping maxi skirt give this dress a sultry shape as it hints at your curves. The twist front detail adds volume and shape, softening your outfit. With a matching stole you can keep warm at those English summer garden parties.
Wear this dress with peep-toe heels, a box clutch bag a dusting of bronzer for an evening outfit that showcases your natural beauty.
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This A-line dress by Berkertex is a perfectly feminine piece that gives your evening looks a sophisticated edge.
The classic A-line shape of this dress hints at your curves, creating a tangibly elegant silhouette. The matte satin fabric sleeks your shape and is luxurious to touch. Stylishly flattering your upper arms is the mock shrug feature – with lace and stitch detailing this is a beautiful finishing touch.
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In the past few weeks, I've heard it from two godly men whom I respect in my church that there are members who have told them they are not giving - or are giving less - because they don't agree with what the elders or doing or how they are leading or the direction the congregation is taking or somesuch.
(That, in spite of the fact that there are other members - LOTS of other members - who are giving with extraordinary faithfulness to help meet the deficit between what we promised to give and what we have actually been giving.)
Thankfully, I don't know who those disapproving members are.
Because I would really like to ask them a few questions. Like,
- When someone in your family gets sick or has an accident or passes away, do you disagree with the elders visiting and comforting and blessing your family?
- Do you disagree with them counseling couples who only come to them when they're on the thin edge of divorce, or letting young single mothers know that they are loved and a treasured part of the church family, or making the rounds of the nursery wards and the nursing homes?
- Do you disagree with them praying for you and your other brothers and sisters in Christ at our church - all 1,900 of them? Because those things are what most of their time spent as elders involves.
- How is your position significantly different from the doctrine of Corban?
- Does the Bible instruct you to vote with your wallet? Or to set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income?
- Does it ask, "Will a man rob the elders of the people?" Or does it ask "Will a man rob God?"
- Does it tell you that you watch over your leaders as if you were to give an account for them? Or vice-versa?
I'm not saying elders are perfect. Nobody's saying that. But they are worthy of double honor, and have authority vested in them by the Lord. They are to teach and help you interpret God's word - and if there's anything that God's word is clear about, it's giving.
We need to do it. Generously. Gratefully. Unreservedly. Unselfishly.
It's true for you. It's true for me.
On this business of giving, we all need to decide whether we're going to be hot or cold; whether we're going to be loving or stingy; whether we're going to fish or cut bait.
Ain't no half-way about it.
And while I'm on the subject, why not try praying for your elders more and criticizing them behind their backs less? Why not take your complaint to them and pray with them about it? How about just accepting the answer they give you whether you agree with it or not because it just might affect more deeply someone whose relationship to God is less secure than yours?
Whattya say to that, huh?
I've said my piece.
If the shoe fits, wear its bootprint on your butt.
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The Lucado Inspirational Reader By Max Lucado - A thought provoking read you won't want to put down November 1, 2012
Have you read the Lucado Inspirational reader? This book is perfect for gift giving or for your own personl growth. It The topical index in the back of the book makes it easy to find whatever subject you are interested It is a wonderful compilation of stories, quotations, and Bible Passages from best-selling author Max Lucado. It is divided into different categories such as prayer, relationship with God, Worship, heaven, grace, compassion, purpose and so on.
I really received a blessing and was deeply inspired by reading this thought provoking devotional book. If you have never read any of Max Lucado's previous works, or if this is one of your favorite authors, it is a "must read". The first time reading this book I read it from cover to cover. I am planning to keep this one on my shelf because such an inspirational book will be worth rereading.
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There are many obstacles, the largest of which is the 17+ million Xbox 360's Microsoft has already shipped worldwide. That means there are over 17 million standard DVD-rom drives built in them to read games. If one Xbox 360 SKU suddenly has the capabilities to play Blu-Ray game titles, that would require every developer and publisher to accommodate any Xbox 360 owner, which would facilitate the development, manufacturing and release of both DVD-rom AND Blu-Ray versions of the same title. While Blu-Ray can read DVD-Rom, DVD-rom cannot read Blu-Ray. So at best, each Xbox 360 title would have two versions in the same box, while at worst there would be multiple boxes on the store shelves with either a Blu-Ray or DVD-rom in each one (and that doesn't even include the jazzed up collector's editions.) An even uglier scenario is that developers (even if they had a developer kit available to them – see below) could basically shun development of Blu-Ray titles on the Xbox 360 altogether.
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So that leads us to the next question of what does Microsoft gain from an internal Blu-Ray drive instead of external version? The short answer is nothing, nothing at all other than additional storage space. The negatives far outweigh any positives making such a move. Whether it is the royalties Microsoft would be paying to Sony on every one of those consoles or the creation of two versions of games (DVD-rom and Blu-Ray), there seems to be just too many obstacles to pass the cost justification check for such a project. It would require Microsoft to alter their long-held stance that the Xbox 360 is first and foremost a game playing device.
Even with the reasons already mentioned previously, there is one thing that most certainly would kill an internal Blu-Ray in the Xbox 360. With the Xbox 360 almost halfway through its projected 5 year life cycle incorporating a Blu-Ray drive for gaming would require a complete revamp of the operating system and developer kits to accommodate a feature that would be available in to a minute portion of the Xbox 360 consoles on the market as well as a major overhaul to the Xbox 360 manufacturing process. By the time a revamped SDK was complete and the manufacturing plants were upgraded there would be only one to one and a half years left before the next Microsoft Gaming console is due out. No developer in their right mind would support this as it would be a waste of development resources.
Having said that, it is almost a certainty that the next version of the Microsoft console will have a Blu-Ray drive as its standard game reader unless something new breaks out or Microsoft decides to create their own format. While the advantage over DVD-rom is basically limited to larger capacity, it would make sense to support the standard for Hi-Definition DVD movie playback.
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Great food, lousy service – My son gave me a gift certificate to Jimmy's saying that he and his wife had gone there and thought we would like it.I have no problems with the quality of the food. It was very good but very much over priced for what it was. The food is not their problem though. Once seated we sat there for 19 minutes with our menus on the table open in front of us and finally the waitress came up and apologized saying she forgot about our table. She did apologize over again and the wait for our food was quite reasonable. But that was the end of her. She never would come back to check on us and we were out of drinks when she brought our food to us. She said she would be right back but never returned. We flagged down another waitress but she said she couldn't help us but would try to find her for us. Never happened. I went to the hostess and she finally got her to come to our table. She did not say anything to us this time but did bring us our drinks after we had finished eating. The restaurant was not overly crowded as there were several empty tables all around us. The food is not the problem here, the service is. I see the same complaints from other reviews with this problem. The manager needs to worry about service as well as quality of food. As for this customer, I think I will pass on going back there. Too many other good restaurants around to waste my evening there!
Best Seafood in Triad – I have lived in Greensboro for about 15 years and recently moved to Forsyth County. I can say with certainty, that Jimmy's Oyster Bar & Seafood is better than any seafood place in Greensboro, or Winston-Salem. I have been to Jimmy's maybe 6 or 7 times over this past year.
The taste, quality, and freshness (that parts really important) of their food is the best of any local seafood place I have tried. I usually go to the outer banks of NC every summer and this place reminds me a lot of one of the charming laid back restaurants by the beach with fresh seafood. They have a very similar style and environment.
It is a casual environment. You can wear jeans and feel comfortable. Some nights they have a live band :) Tuesday's is crab night, and you can get snow crab for $9.99 a pound. The snow crab is very very good.
They have a good variety of selections.
The price is around the same as Outback Steak House. Not super cheap, but not way high end either. A nice place to take a date, and not break the bank.
This is not a chain restsraunt, and on most nights you can find the guy who started and still owns the place; Jimmy working. He is very friendly, and usually stops by to see how everything is.
The cheddar biscuits are average,(Red Lobsters taste little better to me.. more fluffy) but everything else I have had is outstanding. The crap and spinach dip is absolutely awesome, and 10x better than Olive Garden's spinach artichoke dip (which is really good).
Jimmy is Greek, so the place does have a few dishes with a Greek twist like "Jimmy's Cigars"- they are divine, and taste like something you would find at a really high end place. The insides area a blend of melted Greek cheeses and spinach baked into some soft phyllo with a cucumber-dill.sauce to dip it in.... they look kind of like cigars, but taste like heaven.
I've was really shocked to read the bad reviews. I have been many times, and have had an excellent experience and great food every time. The thing about the car getting broken into is really weird. It's not in a dangerous or high crime area, and shares a parking area with a nice shopping center, and is very well lit at night, but I guess those things could happen anywhere.
If your looking for a great dinning experience with excellent and fresh seafood, this is the place for you
Fantastic food, poor service – I really want to give Jimmy's 4 or even 5 stars because we love the food that much, but the problem is the service. The hosts and hostesses are quite good and polite, and today (02/13/2011) our waitress was friendly, but she completely forgot about us until we finished eating. She brought the ticket and explained she had been busy, then she came every 2 to 3 minutes, I suppose to collect her tip. There were only about 12 other diners there as it was mid afternoon. Our past visits have been very similar. We will go back and hope for better service. We recommend because the food is fantastic, and our dining experience would have been quite perfect if we had been lucky to have had good service.
Fly in Shrimp!!!! AND Dad's Hubcaps Were Stolen – So sad. Wanted this to be good and parts were. After all we went for my dad's birthday dinner. I'm writing an online review for the first time over this sucky experience.
We're not one's to let a fly in our grits spoil our night. That's why I didn't give it one star. It was gross. But the server handled it the way you would want her too and the manager was apologetic, comped the fly plate and gave us a gift certificate. My partner enjoyed the dish almost til the end...until the fly was discovered!!!
My stuffed grouper was delicious and so was the sweet potato. The onion blossom was exactly what you want it to be. Hush puppies-- good. cheddar biscuits--don't think they are as good as I remembered Red Lobster's being, but they are as bad for you as the Onion, so don't eat them! :)
The house dressing was decent, but the salad was just ok--croutons seemed stale.
The service in general needs work. Like, don't hand me my drink. I'm in the middle of a conversation. You can put in on the table. And when there are five people, bring five plates, not four.
In the end was not terrible, but then we found out that while we were eating part of the car was being stripped.
My Dad said he was definitely not going back and we live in another city so we won't be either.
Changed back to one star. Fly and theft override the grouper.
Been Once, Won't Go Back – I was very unimpressed with the ambiance. Not sure what i was expecting, but it had the sterile, fakey atmosphere of a TGI Friday's without the clutter. They tried hard to force it to look quaint and failed miserably. Not to mention that it is extremely loud in there. The side salad was your typical "white bread" cafeteria-style one with a few limp, sad pieces of lettuce and a couple slices of mushy tomatoes. The seafood was marginal and the sides were overcooked and bland.
Best Seafood in Town – Their She Crab Soup is to die for. Excellent menu choices and options. There is not a bad choice on the menu.
Excellent wine list.
The staff is great. They are not overly intrusive, or scarce to be found. Perfectly attentive.
I make it a point to come here whenever I'm in town which is once, or twice a year.
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I had a chance to visit Jimmies again. I was majorly disappointed. The food was not the same quality that I had come to know and love. The she crab soup was still outstanding but the rest of my dinner was lack luster. It is doubtful that when I return to NC that I will go there again.
Can always count on Jimmy's – My husband and I (and usually a couple of friends) go to Jimmy's on a pretty regular basis. We always sit at the bar and we ALWAYS receive excellent service. We have sampled about half the menu items now and have never been dissappointed....particularly with the seafood. We had oysters on the half shell last Sunday and they were the best we've had this year.....anywhere! New restaurants keep opening in Winston-Salem and we try them all but we always end up coming back to Jimmy's.
the best crab legs I've ever had, friendly staff, come early on weekends if you don't want to wait – Jimmy's Seafood is my fav restaurant. Everything I've ever had there has been excellent (with the exception of dessert). The crab legs are wonderful, usually cooked just right and not left sitting so they break open like they're supposed to. They serve them with an ingenious butter warmer so your butter stays hot. The crab dip appetizer is a must; creamy and very tasty. I like that they're served with toasted pita points. Unlike other seafood places, their steaks are great, too. I'm quite fond of the Marsh, a specialty drink that is blue-green and foamy like a marsh (sans the mosquitoes) and packs a bit of kick, and they have a good beer selection. Garlic mashed potatoes as a side never fails to please the palate. Best of all, Tuesday nights are $8.95/lb. crab leg nights. Yay for Tuesdays! Hope you enjoy!
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Opening Up A Second Franchise Location
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Some people who are interested in becoming owners of a franchise business enthusiastically bring up the fact that they'd like to open more than one franchise.
Let's find out what's involved.
Choosing and Investigating a Franchise
First off, you have to choose, investigate and buy the right franchise. Once you do that, you can start thinking about opening your second one. So, let's start at the beginning.
1. Do you thoroughly understand the franchise business model,* including how and why it works so well?
2. Have you done a thorough self-evaluation to make sure that you're suited for a franchise business?
3. Have you thoroughly investigated the franchise opportunities that you've chosen to look into?
4. Did you get proper legal advice before you signed your franchise agreement?
5. Did you obtain the right type of small business loan for your business?
Open For Business
You've had your grand opening. Local residents are starting to hear about your new business. More and more of them are checking your franchise out. Things are starting to feel good. Your cash register is ringing up sales. You want more of that.
After a few months of being in business – one that's starting to look like a winner – you may start visualizing what it would be like to have another franchise location up and running. But, what needs to happen to make it happen?
How will you know when it's the right time? Ask these questions:
1. Is your current location making a profit?
2. Can you use the state of your local commercial real estate market to your advantage? Is it depressed? Are there good deals to be made with landlords who have empty space?
3. Do you have enough employees? Can one or two of them help you open another franchise location?
4. Will your local banker be on-board with you? Will you be able to secure another small business loan with favorable terms?
Where Should You Open It?
If you're going to open a second franchise location, it's important to choose your physical location carefully.
Not only will you have to make sure that the location you choose is a prime one, you'll have to make sure that it's in your territory. The franchise agreement you signed has very specific language with regards to territory. For example, you may have to stay within a certain zip code or maybe even a certain county. That's why it's important for you to go over your franchise agreement before you talk to a real estate broker or a landlord. That way you won't be setting yourself up for disappointment if you find out about a hot potential location for your second franchise unit that turns out to be out of your territory. In other words, don't put the cart before the horse.
Family Support
Is your family going to be on board you on this? Will they be comfortable with the idea of taking on more risk?
Think about what went on with those close to you when you were choosing and investigating the franchise that you now own. Did you have to convince your family of your idea to become a franchise business owner? What about when the subject of money * came up? How nervous were they?
It's important for you to put yourself in their shoes. Just because you're excited about the idea of getting another franchise unit open doesn't mean that they are. Start discussing your ideas with them early on…not right before you're applying for another business loan, or a week before you're about to sign a 10-year lease on a new commercial space.
Having two successful franchise locations up and running can be great. They'll enable you to get closer to your personal and professional goals. Just make sure that you have done the things necessary to set you up for success.
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The Franchise King®, Joel Libava, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. He shows people how to carefully choose and properly research franchises.
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with a new name.However, getting an automatic branding is a business sales
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triple what a normal new startup business would cost plus it's a very precise
area and codes one must follow from the purchasing franchise company. It's
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population. The thing that mattered to me the most was the years of paying
overhead before you see a solid profit.
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entrepreneurship. franchise are way too expensive for my liking and it always
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Tuesday To Friday From 11:00 AM To 02:30 PM Tuesday To Friday From 05:30 PM To 10:00 PM Saturday To Sunday From 10:00 AM To 02:30 PM Saturday To Sunday From 05:30 PM To 10:00 PM
Neighborhoods: Central City - Garden, East Riverside
Good Food, Poor Service! – Service: As fate would have it we were assigned "Renee" as our waiter. Unfortunately he was inattentive and borderline rude most of the night.. On the other hand the waitress at the next table seemed very pleasant.
Fried Oysters: Very nice, large and sweet. Recommend!
Free form Ravioli: Get this! Yummy rich sauce.
Scallops: Delicious, yet expensive ($14.00 for only two).
Red Snapper: Good, but nothing to brag about.
Atmosphere: Relaxing w/pleasant background music.
Overall: Satisfactory, yet without good service a business is lost. As New Orleans locals, our party fully agreed we would go elsewhere next time...
Excellent!! – This is my favorite restaurant in New Orleans by far. My boyfriend and I love this place. Every time we go, we order something different and have NEVER been disappointed. The food is sooooooooooo good. The staff is so friendly, welcoming, and generous. We love it. I don't have a single bad thing to say. The grilled redfish is my favorite. The fried green tomatoes are so yummy and the shrimp and grits are the best I ever had.
truly a delight – We ate dinner here on a busy Saturday night and found ourselves running 45mins late (caught in mardi gras parade traffic) for our reservation - to which the host could not have been kinder. He assured us we would not go hungry and we were seated within 10 mins. We started with goat cheese stuffed pimento that melts in your mouth, then I had steak with asparagus and mashed potatoes that were out of this world - creamy, rich, textured and flavorful - and I don't even like mashed potatoes! The service was decent, as our apps arrived before our champagne, which took a good 20 minutes. The decor was chic with an amalgam of modern new orleans local artist charm. Would definitely go back for a special occasion.
Terrific local flavor!!! – Forget about those nasty reviews ... this is true local flavor from the moment you drive up to the door. You're in the heart of New Orleans, authentic architecture and neighborhood, live music greeting you as you enter through the bar and terrific ambience in the high-ceilinged dining room. The food is great and filled with local seafood dishes. Our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly and prompt. My hat goes off to this intrepid owner who appears to have gone through heck and back ... and still supports our fantastic city! Please go to dinner at this local gem.
The cafe Atchafalaya story part 1 – I live right down the street from the restaurant and had the opportunity to purchase the business and the building in late 2004. Little did I know as to how difficult things would turn out to be. 2 weeks after I purchased the property it was ran into by a stolen Tahoe that was involved in a high speed police chase! The truck ran straight into the side of the building and knocked it off of its foundation. The ceiling fell in, 4 rafters were cracked and you could see daylight through the roof. They were caught and I was in shock! This event changed the whole course of my turn key operation plan. The insurance would only cover putting the foundation back into place, replacing the cracked rafters and the sheetrock immediately surrounding the hole in the wall. I suddenly found myself in the first of numerous challenges that would follow. It became apparent that the best thing and only thing to do would be to gut the property and start again, as everyone else had only added layer after layer of plaster, paneling and sheetrock. Of course I did not have the money for this totally unexpected turn of events, and worked with 3 people that helped me strip the 90 plus year old building straight to the studs. We pulled 13 construction dumpsters of debris from the well worn building. It was really a huge job but we did it. It also really needed it. It took 9 months because of the lack of funds. I did not expect myself to find myself in the renovation business but worked every day at it until I accomplished it.
The cafe atchafalaya Story Part 3 – Cafe Atchafalaya owners story
I recovered after a month to find that one manager and one waitress voided out, and stole every cash ticket. Charges have been filed and one of them is going to jail. This has been the most difficult 3 years of my life and I still don't intend to quit. I am aware of the problems that we have had here at Cafe Atchafalaya, and am writing this to let everyone know that we continue to make improvements on a daily basis. I have obviously been through a lot, and not all of the issues have been listed here. I could not be any more proud off what I have accomplished and can honestly say that we will always continue to improve. We are going to start serving breakfast on Saturdays soon. For those of you that have had bad experiences here, and have chosen to post them on the internet, I hope this has given you some insight into the troubles that this wonderful neighborhood restaurant has been through. I believe all good things take time and hard work. I love New Orleans and am proud of the improvements and money I chose to keep in this wonderful city.. We look forward to seeing you again and appreciate your support.
Tim Howard
Damn good food – There are not enough places like this in town. Scrumptious, wholesome and filling food at a good price, great drink specials, live music most days. I discovered the Honey Island Swamp Band there one Sunday and they rock. It's also a lot cleaner than alot of restaurants around town, or it feels that way at least. I have been here a few times now and I really think it is the perfect place to unwind after work or have Sunday brunch. It has a neighborhood feel, but more upscale than say, Liuzza's.
I have never had a problem with the service. I have never been on a busy Friday night though. Or during Jazz Fest, but I say you give a new restaurant in town some slack on the service end.
Tonight I had the herb roasted chicken and mashed potatoes. It was just the way I like it. Juicy with real mashed potatoes with the skins left on. And a huge chicken breast. The caesar salad was nice also and the gumbo looked so good when I saw it at the next table. I know chicken is boring but I was just in the mood for something simple and classic and these guys really did it right.
I am sorry the other diners had a bad time. This place deserves to make it. If you enjoy good food and feel for the business owners in town who are having a hard time finding good help, give this place a shot.
I would recommend this to friends dining out, college students who don't get too obnoxious, and families.
The cafe Atchafalaya Story part 2 – Then came another surprise for everyone. We had the entire building stripped down to bare framework, and foundation. Then Katrina occured! 2 months later we started to build it back together. At this point we had been closed for a year, while making the bank note every month with no income. Still I stuck with it. 9 months later we were able to open in a brand new building. Reflecting back on these difficult times I am proud to have gotten through it. More difficult times were still in the future. Anyone that knows the restaurant business is aware that it is a very tough business to start anyway and I was already totally overwhelmed by the time we did open. The next set of problems came immediately. The labor force was almost non existent. Waitstaff was almost impossible to find, let alone keep. Everyone was transient at that time. I have gone through 3 chefs and 4 managers in the 26 months that we have been open. All 4 managers were caught stealing. No less than 60 waitstaff members have come and gone. Training somebody for a position was nearly impossible. Tough times but I still believed in the restaurant. After all that I had been through I knew I would not quit. I thought that things would start to get better but I was dead wrong. On October 19th, 2007 I was nearly akilled at 4 oclock in the afternoon. I was walking my dog on Annuciation street when I was assulted from behind with a baseball bat or perhaps a pipe. I was not robbed, but left in the middle of the street having seizures. I woke up 5 hours later with 3 staples in my head and a permanently seperated shoulder. I have always been proud of my Irish Channel neighborhood and took it upon myself to board up and paint an abandoned crackdealer house at 3327 Annunciation. I have a rental property in that block and all the neighbors were complaining about the problem. The police did nothing, so I did. 8 days later I was nailed from behind and left for dead1, I later learned how close to death I was...
An Embarrassment to New Orleans – This was the worst service I have experienced in any restaurant. Today was mother's day and cafe atchafalaya disappointed a local mother with a big mouth! The owner/manager is obviously missing a screw. he repeatedly told us after we sat at our table for an hour that our food would be out next. we watched people come in sit down eat and leave and OUR FOOD NEVER CAME. our waitress disappeared...no bread was given.... our 2 year old was not given a high chair... no drinks were offered. It was like a crazy movie. We laughed but had to just get the hell outta there and we won't be returning. funny note...i was a waitress at this restaurant about 15 years ago when it was under different ownership. this place needs to change the name (or, better yet, just close down) as it is giving the classic cafe atchafalya a bad name it does not deserve. It is an embarrassment to our city.
Hands down, the worst service ... ever – I understand a long wait to get seated on a Friday night (Jazz Fest), even a longer than estimated wait, but the remainder of our experience at Cafe Atchafalaya was inexcusable. Once we were seated, we waited 25 minutes before even meeting our waitress, despite having asked several servers and someone who seemed to be a manager/owner type and being promised prompt service, bread, water, etc. (none of which came). When a waitress finally arrived, it was apparent that she had been assigned to our table only seconds before and that no server was ever originally assigned to our table. She did her best to get our orders, but when the kitchen takes 25 minutes to get an appetizer out and 40 to get a pasta out, there's not much a girl can do. Worse yet was this owner/manager man who greeted us when we came in but then appeared to be helpless and/or intoxicated and simply walked around the restaurant -- seemingly checking on things -- but not actually doing anything at all. All of the tables around us (and even people in the bathroom) were talking about the bad service. The food was good when it came, but not good enough to overcome the rest of the experience. We won't be going back.
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