What are restaurant expenses as a percentage of the total? -

For example, on an average, how much of a percentage would a restaurant give as taxes, or for labor, or food costs. I m trying to do a paper on the economic prospects of retailer s co-ops which operate like franchises.

I ve asked the proprietors of good restaurants. They say about 20%. Franchises may have different numbers. This is the kind of research you would be well advised to do in person.

We want to continue to be one of the best apartment communities in our area. Any new ideas? -

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Try starting a community garden. There are several urban community gardens in apartment complexes around my area. Check out some of the examples here: http://www.janusyouth.org/what-we-do/urb��http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/inde��

That is a lovely idea. There is no space for things like that here.. Thank you. Report Abuse

Do you have to be rich to open your own daycare? -

No, what does being rich have to do with anything?

How to open an auto shop? -

hi i want to open an auto shop i have a major in computer engineering and a minor in mechanical engineer i want to open a tune up shop where people would bring lamborghini or street car and they would ask us to make it more powerful or detail itdo you think i can make good money out of it and also i has been my passion to open something like unique autosport or sp engineering help me and how can i find a good land and how will i attract customer and is is expensive

it s not easy to run a business,if i were you i would first work for someone for a year or two and learn few things,make some contacts and get to know some people or potential customers,maybe do somework on the side in your spare time and only then you ll be ready to start a business,worst thing you can do is to rush into things.good luck

Federally trademarked business name controversy? -

I own an operate a business in California. Recently, I was contacted by a lady in Ohio who claims her business name (which is the same as mine) is federally trademarked, and threatened to have state and federal enforcement order me to cease and desist the operation of my business. Although the business name is the same, and the scope of the business revolves around pets, but the services offered are much different. Now this lady has posted something on the internet about me that may damage my business, but I ve done nothing wrong. I just don t understand why it would make a difference if we have the same business names, because we re in 2 different states. Someone please shed some light...I have also contacted the other businesses with the same name, and it appears this lady in Ohio is singling me out. She has contacted the other businesses but I am the only one she has slandered on the internet. How can I have the slander page removed from the internet?

I ve been trying to get a trademark for a clothing company for about 3 years. I m no expert but I have learned a little bit along the way.When you file a trademark, you specify specifically what the trademark is for. This is public records (www.uspto.gov). If she didn t include what you do, I don t think she can claim a trademark on it. Remember, if it went to count it would be subjective so you never know what the court would decide.Here is the contact info for my trademark attorney. She is located in downtown LA.http://www.buchalter.com/bt/index.php?ac��- for the work/advice she has done for me, I consider her fees very reasonable.Good luck!!FYI - she has nothing to do with why my trademark hasn t gone through.

1. Do not use the link in the other answer- Spam or Malware?2. Do some research - contact the US Patent and TradeMark Office and determine if they really have the trademark confirmed, or just applied for. A Trademark has a significant time requirement before it can be legally defended, different from a Patent or Copyright.3. Get an attorney!

1-the services you offer are irrelevant2-trademarks are national - not state related3-if she had the name first and trademarked it - you have to change your name or deal with the legal ramifications - which will require you to change you name anyway and may also cost you legal fees

Selling this on eBay? Does it work? -

If I forged signatures on baseball and nascar-racing cards, do you think people would purchase them on eBay? I know someone through my work that is doing that but I haven t asked how much he gets for it.

Sure you can do that - BUT if someone gets the signatures validated that you forgedThe FBI will be knocking on your door for perpetrating fraudThe only thing you will get is about 15 years in prisonWithout you including a verified document of the signatures - what fool would bid on them ? ?It would be only a matter of (a time bomb) would explode in your face.

Stupid fraudulent idea!!Hope you get scammed on ebay then the shoe is on the other foot

Do you any sort of license or planning permission to open a cafe in UK? -

I m thinking of opening a coffee shop in an end terraced house - do you need any planning permission if I was not to serve alcohol or change the layout?

You would need A3 planning permission and you will not get it for a residential building.

yes you need planning permission and health and safety would also be involved,no way would it be easy

Yes, ask your council, business link or citizens advice service for help