Getting closer

Finally heard back from the college about our restaurant proposal today. They left a message that they want to set up a meeting. We heard through the grapevine two weeks ago that they liked us. The delay may be due to the fact that they're worried about our finances and were contacting an alumni who may be interested in investing (at least that's what the grapevine says).

Meanwhile, one of Dan's co-workers is planning to partner up with us and take care of the front of house duties and marketing. His mother is the person we originally hoped to get an investment from. Now we've found that her current boyfriend is also a major local philanthropist, the kind of guy who gets campus buildings named after him. Hmmmmmm.

So, next couple of steps:

1. Wow the committee with our experience.
2. Actually see the inside of the building and find out what needs to be re-done and purchased to get to opening day.
3. Call around for estimates on everything from insurance to computer systems.
4. Finalize the business plan and financials.
5. Meet with all the various people who are chomping at the bit to give us money.

At this rate, we should open sometime in 2010.