DISASTER STRIKES IN PHUKET ! This Could Finish Maybelle’s Coffee Garden
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- We hit a bump in the road this week in Maybelle;s Coffee Garden, disaster strikes in Phuket Thailand. But we are still here we will bounce back bigger and stronger...
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1. Backpackers can work there?
2. Simpllfy menu (don't have way too many choices)
3. Add Souvenir Shop/table/wall, trinkets, necklaces, thai jewellery.
4. Add a Tattoo Artist and charge him rental space, *brings more traffic
5. Loyalty card, 10 coffees 1 free.
6. Promote Catering - Weddings / Birthday Parties.
7. Birthday Rewards, free meal (they will bring paying friends)
8. Cooperate with tour operators, bring vans of people, reward local drivers with incentives.
9. Quietest day of the week offer a special.
10. Organise a monthly theme party, even invite clubs to use your venue, for example chess clubs, cards, motorbike clubs, include craft beers, monthly artisan market in the grounds.
11. Bonus Idea: Hire push bikes (not motorbikes)
Build up these complimentary sidelines to your food and drinks.... and have Lucky Bamboo Plants on your tables sitting in a glass with pebbles and water for extra luck! 🇵🇭 Leah & Blair ❤️
This is this best way to run any food or venue spot. All this does is continually adds supplemental income.
It seems once a foreigner is overseas it's more a matter of how creative they are earning money.
Cheers.
So sad this chapter ends😢 You guys have not failed at all. You have been unlucky with Covid, slow reopening and now expensive flight tickets. I admire you, Richie for being such a positive person. I know you will succeed with your business in 2023.
Richie, greetings from Australia. As a bloke that's spent the last 4 years fighting the black dog every day let me thank you for playing a part in my success in winning. I have no idea of the struggles behind the camera but I simply want to say how important the joy of your videos with your wonderful wife have been for me. I'm sure many others have also shared this joy. Life's a battle, full of ups and downs. My up is arriving in Karon at the end of November and visiting your wonderful establishment. Stay tough, hang in there and fight like fu*k for your dream. Know you've got love and support and believe in your journey. I look forward to enjoying a coffee and meal there soon. Good luck guys 🙏
I had no Joy in following this vlog. Usually ends Badly.
Let's hope one Farang learns from this.
Thats so fuckin true dude and take care...the World is driving m.a.d....okay
sadly (!) they won't make it.. High season is far to be grandiose (mainly Anglo/Saxons clientage you depending on) with the Brexit country/annex inflation your far from getting it right !!!
@@yetkan1 Sorry I don't speak whatever language this is. Any chance you could put it in English as I feel like it could be potentially nteresting but hard to tell in its current form.
Good onya mate..
Hats off to you for laying it all out in front of the camera Ritchie, good luck.
@Zach zachary Richie and Maybelle have a handful of TH-cam subscribers who comment, but don't watch their videos. The two cooks in the kitchen found out about this and quit, leaving Richie, Maybelle and Juu to run the restaurant. Those are the cliffnotes. I'm not saying it's your fault, but it's your fault.
Richie, you can do a 90-day report Online! Easy Peasy, man !
You and Maybelle have a whole internet community rooting for you. Have cofidence in yourselves, and you'll find a way. These are just growing pains.👍👍
I tried 90 day online three times over the last year, has not worked once, won't even register me, TIT.
“What doesn’t kill you,will make you stronger” ❤❤
Still the Happiest couple on U Tube..Nothing will hold you,s back..Always bump,s in the road in business and life..For Better and Worse..Your over the Worse can only and will get Better!!! Love and support you have for eachother will get through anything..Big Jay Dublin..See ye nxt year
Maybelle and Richie you are awesome ambassadors for Phuket ❤❤
I so hear you. Know exactly what you go through...been there, few times. You will manage! You will make it! All power & strength to you. ⛵
What was the reason financially for Richie having to go back to work? It wasn’t mentioned in the video. Thanks and keep at it!
I would say buying a car is one of the reasons I don't understand why Richie opened a buisness he had 70,000 UK pounds he could of lived of that for at least 5 years in Thailand covering all his basics giving him a chance to build up the TH-cam over 5 years without All the stress All he is doing is digging himself a big hole
Richie and Maybelle I have been following you since day dot and have visited your shop a couple of times. And I will be there next month again. You are an inspiration, you get over this speed bump for sure and things will get better I know it. Keep pushing through. See you in a few weeks.
You gave me so much help before I came to Phuket
Wonderful people 🙏
Stay strong both of you 🙏🙏🙏
Ritchie and Maybelle you are special people. Bad things that happen are short lived. Keep the faith!
Wow, what a vlog. So much heartfelt words in what you are facing. As you mentioned in the vlog a family came to Phuket on having watched your videos, and the same goes for me. It will be my first time in Thailand this December and Maybelle's coffee garden is high on the list of things to do. Great vlogs made with passion and information. Wishing you both all the very best.🙏👍🙏
have an awesome time, David. You're going to love it. I'm in Thailand right now and already midway of the 4 weeks holiday.
@@thechrisverhoeven Cheers Chris, i am sure I will love it👍
My first advice from a Master Chef! You do not leave your Business!!!
you only had 62k to start....this story ive heard many times.maybelle dosent seem too bothered...but why should she i guess..And why did she buy a huge new car like that?.....theres something weird going on there....good luck
Great video. Loved it. People here support you and no matter what, you are still very lucky to have found each other and to be in paradise together. Nothing else really matters!
I just watched your video, in fairness it’s the first time I have watched anything of yours.
I have run a business for years. I am sorry what are you stressing about? You had some minor issues to sort out. You got someone in the kitchen with very little stress it seems.
Welcome to the world.
Don't go all the way back to UK
Australia is screaming for Engineers (What type are you)
If you worked in Perth you are only a few hours from Phuket and airfares can be half the price of going to UK.
Just a thought to put in the mix?
Dale (Perth Australia)
It's not easy just to go to Australia like this and work, and at his age I doubt he would be able to apply for a professional visa.
@@picadosinferno because he is UK/British Work Visa no problem....Engineering Skills are in Hi Demand / Shortage in Australia
any employer will be able to get him a work Visa V's someone from say Philippines
Richie and Maybelle
I must be missing something, you had two staff leave, who you replaced, why does that mean you have to go back to the UK to work.
Wow,,, I was looking forward to my breakfast when I get back November,, coming back to the UK, will make you feel ten times worse, hopefully you'll be able to ride it out,, 🤞🤞🤞 wish you good luck
I think a big issue is due to the coffee shop being in a pretty poor area, unfortunately. While the business looks nice - and I'm sure you'll get some regular customers - I can't imagine too many people bothering to go out of their way for a coffee shop / restaurant when there are literally hundreds of them nearer to the hotels and beaches near Kata. And from what I've seen of the prices I can't imagine too many people would want to pay a premium to go out of their way to visit. You'll surely get some people to follow you here and I genuinely hope you make a success of it.
I think it is very important to never fall in love with a business idea. Rule number 1 is always to make make x amounts of money and both how much and on a certain timeline should be defined. That coffee shop looks awesome, and I pretty sure they feel very attached to it by now. Just know when to cut your losses and never forget, you now have both experience and knowledge to start the next success somewhere else, in a better location.
Hi.. Been thru the same situation myself. Just keep it up and move on it will turns out much stronger. 1 of you must be able to cook then only employ cook etc. Even if you already hv good staff never stops there. 1 of you must be the food quality control. In no time u will see the good results. Keep it up.
Dont give in mate.Lift ya head up and stand tall.Everything will work out in the end .good luck!
Richie, you need to think long-term. Have a long-term plan for the business. I can’t see how going back to U.K. unless you are making 100k (60k) after tax in 6 months gonna make a difference. If you are head set on going back to England … You should close the business and bring Maybelle with you. She worked in hotel reception in Samui. Loads of reception jobs in London. Go back together work for and save for 2-3 years or more and go again in Thailand.
I personally think you should explore all revenue avenues in the Kingdom before going back to blighty. The country is going through massive inflation, sterling has tanked, flights more expensive and energy has tripled. And recession is on the horizon.
The right staff can be difficult to find. Hope you have a better time in the next few months and live your dreams. You are such lovely hard working people. You deserve success.
The land of smiles. Thailand doing what it does best. Rinsing foreigners for the last shilling and sending them home. As another white buffalo flies in
Amazing Thailand. Smiling all the way to Kasikorn.😁
🤣🐃🥴 empty your balls not your bank 😜
There can be only 1 boss in a kitchen...yes chef 👨🍳 😎
I'm gutted for you both. I know how I would feel if I had to leave Thailand to go back to work in the UK and I'm not even living in Thailand yet. Things are tough everywhere at the moment, my pension has taken a serious battering in the UK so I'm waiting to see what kind of financial situation i'll be in for my move to Thailand. I really hope things work out for you both and you don't have to return to UK to work.
Richie, my suggestion. Don’t leave at least until after high season. I’m returning for first time since pandemic. I think you are going to be busy there for a few months. What about you cooking? Better than going back to UK
I had breakfast at your place yesterday, excellent food and great service!
We can so sympathise with every word. It's so tough at times but keep chipping away. You guy's will succeed, sometimes things happen for a reason but in the cool light of day( normally the next day)) it can make you stronger!!!. Chin up, Chest out and hit the problems head on👍👍🙏🙏
Loved visiting Phuket a beautiful place it’s paradise on earth
I hope that everything turns out good for you guys,all the best from us here in Sweden😊😊😊
Maybelle should know the works of the kitchen so she can fill in when needed
keep your heads up guys all will come good looking forward to seeing you soon keep cooking maybell food looks awesome ❤
Great video Richie , not sure of the link between needing 2 staff replaced & the need to go back to the uk . 2 separate issues ??
Your over reacting. Looks like you still have customers. I ran a bistro for many years when I was younger. Cooks come and go all the time. When they were gone I would cook until I find a someone. You created the business. Do you not want to work your own business? Can you not cook? Jump in and cook until you can find someone you can trust. In the meantime look at all the money you are saving by not having to pay for help. Don’t run away to England. Stay and work your business. You be the cook. You can do this young man. Have fun👍
You're missing the small detail about Farangs in Thailand. They are not allowed to work. The day Ritchie works in the kitchen, is the day he'll be deported.
@@ellvtv2314that's actually not true. There's a lot of farangs that works as chefs in Thailand. However you absolutely needs a WP for it. There's rules of course,you can't just open a restaurant and cook thaifood for example.
Good relationship with your staff and reasonable wages help, weekly staff meetings will help, Maybelline doesn't seem to stress, appears to be a very nice lady , poms whinge alot😂 cheers Richie , Thai way is laid back and that will never change 😅
I've been a subscriber since the start, absolutely love the channel and your transparency/ honesty.
So I'm not about to be one of those ' I told you so' people. Anyone who starts their own business and puts their money where their mouth is has my respect, whether it ultimately works out or not. We only get one life so being brave enough to go for something, as opposed to the keyboard warriors who'll never get off the couch but love to critique others from a far.
However if you feel a 'but' coming - you're right😉
And it's simply this. I think it helps to evaluation at this point what you are good at - and what you're not so good at and maybe need help with.
To me, watching these videos, I feel that what you are good at is creativity.
Between the design of the café and the garden, to the presentation of the coffee and the food, to even the way you film and edit these videos you are clearly someone, or a couple I should say, with a real passion for creating things. There is no way I'd have made that coffee garden look anything like that. I wouldn't even gave dreamed up the concept.
And honestly it does really look fantastic. Not only the garden, but the menu,, the seating, just the whole vibe of the place is defined on point.
However for me the bit you're less good at, and the bit you clearly don't enjoy is the numbers side. Which is obviously absolutely vital. I mean maxing out a bunch of credit cards as a way of financing major purchases is honestly Richie just bonkers. I remember you sort of laughing as you told us that but when you did, all these many months ago, I feel like you made today's video more or less inevitable.
So long story short - you need a hard nosed accountant to look over absolutely everything you are doing a formulate a solid plan.
Otherwise honestly mate this cash injection you hope to make after a stint abroad is just throwing good money after bad in my honest opinion.
Really admire you guys, Best of luck 🤞
Ritchie, Maybell, just some friendly advice, both of you should know EVERY facet of the job, including meal preparation.... Otherwise your employees will always have you over the barrel! My parents ran a small business and they always disliked not being able to get away for extended periods of time. They always said that you're married to the business as well as each other! I feel as if I know you both from watching you on TH-cam! I wish nothing but the best for you guys! Stay strong and God bless!
Foreigners are not allowed to do manual labor in Thailand.
If you own a bar you can't serve or prepare food unless you have special skills that are unavailable locally and it's inforced.
New business take 5 year to prosper. Restaurants especially. You started in a hard time. A lot of times the first one doesn't do well, but you've learned enough that the next one, does quite well. You're in school and running your business. At least you have each other and obviously you work well with each other, that's a huge win.
There's only two ways to go, know when to fold them or never give up.
You've got a good woman there rich she will stick by you, you've got to take the rough with the smooth in life, dig your heels in, if you need to come back to the UK to earn then slog it out for a year then so be it, it will make your relationship stronger aswell, all the best mate
Hi Richard and May UK to get more money I couldn’t understand why you brought a new car did you really need another bill to pay many thanks.
Why do you not sell
Shares in your coffee shop. Like issue 10.000 shares of each 100 usd. Then you sell those online and you get a certificate as co-owner. That makes it 1.000.000. You then entitled to every month one free drink for a life time. If you sell 200 shares you only loose 2% of your company but you have your required cash.
I'll be back over in 5-6 weeks time. All booked. I'll come & work from there for the day & enjoy a day of food. Keep your heads up. Big love. Vinny!
Sad to hear that you are having some struggles, but I know you will find a way. Coming back to the U.K. should probably be plan z as it’s getting pretty awful here. But if it’s the only option, then I know you will make it work. Rooting for you as ever! Sending lots of love 💕
I suppose you have both looked at all the alternatives, however, just a suggestion, have you thought about asking for anyone interested in taking a debenture out to help you through your difficult financial period?
Chin Up..I don't think going back to UK is best move but I understand it.. money doesn't grow on that pink tree lo. Keep going I really enjoy your Honest vids and hope to visit in Dec..:}
The old story a business is only as good as your staff and now days loyal ones are hard to find.
You will forever be having staff problems.i went back to the Uk for almost 2 1/2 yrs but came back this week.well done for lasting this long.remember this saying.
How do you make a small fortune in Thailand…answer,bring a big one.
REALLY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR PREDICAMENT PLEASE DONT LEAVE THE BEAUTIFUL MABEL TO GO TO UK, I THINK YOU SHOULD SELL THE BUSINESS TO SOMEONE WHO HAS MORE COLLATERAL AND START NEW ONE DOWN AT THE BEACH, YOU HAVE A GROWING FOLLOWING THAT WOULD SUPPORT YOU ANYWAY GOOD LUCK
Good on ya mate, you are more stronger than that, you will be successful man soon , we ❤ you
A few of the enginnering companies that I have worked for in the past have offices in KL and Singapore. If they take you on they will sort the visa. Lots of ex-pats are working there.
Just joined,,very good vid,,,Goodluck,,all the best
oh brother I will be stopping by for one of those breakfasts, i might even teach you how to make soda bread from Belfast just to complete that feast haaa. your a survivor mate, keep it up
You can do the 90 day report online too 🙂 I did this 2 times already and it works well 👍🏻👍🏻 don’t need to go to immigration
What is done exactly in this 90-day report ?? And what is the purpose of this report please??? I need to know more as I’m about to get my visa soon
@@kabirulalo908 The 90 days report needs to be done 90 days after your arrival and then every 90 days again. There are more ways to do that. Either you go to immigration yourself and bring your passport there (in Phuket town they have a „drive through“ and it’s done in a few minutes), or you hire an agency who’s doing it for you, or the easiest way: do it online! When you do it online they just want your actual address where you stay, your arrival date and as I remember your passport number (maybe a few more little details). But that’s it. Very easy and fast. I don’t remember the link of the website but just google it. It’s easy to find
@@florianneuhierl3986 thank you so much. I really appreciated.
@@kabirulalo908 you’re welcome 😉
I’m looking forward to returning to your garden….breakfast and coffee. Best wishes for the future.
I think a lot didn't watch till end as you have decided to stay, for now. I lived in Thailand many years and my observation was for the most part, forget owning business there as it will be long long hours just to make Thai baht. If you can swing such an arrangement, better to work in the western world for 5 to 6 months making western currency and then holiday in Thailand the rest of the year. Good luck.
Well, that was a big surprise to see and hear. I felt so sorry for you both, its a tough world out ‘there’. You both however have the right approach and attitude to not allow things to grind you down. I’m so very pleased that you’ve chosen to stay and fight. With that kind of determination you will NOT fail in your business or in fact whatever you do. Stay focussed and you will both succeed in your business. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Thank you too for the two of you being so open and honest. Your are a great inspiration to all the viewers…..keep it up.
Be there in 2 weeks looking forward to seeing you both 🙏🙏
I understand what you guys are going through I’m not a restaurant owner but have work for a couple of Thai restaurants here in the USA and learning how much dedication and much hard work there is to run a restaurant and specially finding a good reliable staff is hard you guys are making it for this long keep it going forward things will eventually come together for you hang in guys thank you for sharing your journey best to you guys
If the coffee garden is burning cash I would suggest sell as a going concern (if you can) or sell the assets and take stock of your situation and potentially move it to a busier location.......however I suspect prime rental costs will be enormous in kata, karon or patong. If you are making about £700 a month from TH-cam now, focus on this to cover your basic costs now and grow the channel to increase revenue in the future. From a business/TH-cam perspective it would be ideal to have a base for subscribers to visit but not to the point where it kills you financially. Other vloggers do not have a base but arrange meet-ups instead. If your current model is not working then you have to change it, throwing money at it by going home to work will not fix it IMO. Hope you can work things out and move forward. All the best from sunny Stoke!
That's pretty bad but coming back from a pandemic is not easy as most places barely opened up recently. I hope you don't have to go back to UK but as long as it's good health , anything can be done. Cheers!
Just keep going Richie & Maybelle don't go anywhere !! We're love you , me and my husband always said you're doing great !! And I always want to be like you guy ☺️ love you both do successful in life in this paradise Phuket 🙂🏖️🌅⛱️
Ps. You also can report 90 day online as well no need to go to immigration. 🙂
sorry to hear this mate, but am sure you will both get though this set back, good times ahead for you both so focus on that and you will both get there, all the best to you both..
I had the pleasure of meeting Richie two days ago. And that's me and my lovely friend with the waitress at 13:28 in the video. It was so fun to sit in the coffee garden. It is just as portrayed in the videos. Being from Canada, Thailand is a place for adventure and discovery. Maybelle's Coffee Garden was one of my desired stops. Richie is a kind and friendly chap and I wish them much success. Many other channels sell merchandise. Where are the cafe's t-shirts? Keep cooking and pouring and serving.
We were the family that came from Australia to have one of your amazing breakfasts and we just wanted to send you and your lovely wife our very best wishes #StayStrongMate xxxxx
Why does losing staff equate to having to go home to make some money?
Something doesn't add up?
Maybelle Maybelle Maybelle absolutely stunning, sexy talented
Offshore gets to you, either quickly or after a while, its hard, to break in now its hard BOSIET and Med cheapest in Aberdeen 900 quid, and day reates not what they were...that ship has sailed...Mines in OZ , OK , but again, big money up front for tickets, traffic management in OZ pays well, and best ROI for money on tickets spent...i can tell you've been out of it for a while, and have heard a few myths about offshore, from your intro "get me off-shore quick money", doesnt work like that anymore...no easy grind these days..but good luck, brave dude
So sorry to hear best wishes for your future.
From an outsiders point of view you were serving gourmet food for cheap prices but next to zero footfall ....so slim profits and secluded location equals .....
I have found in business if you do everything straight and honest you go broke....if you duck n dive from day one you might have a chance...
On the plus side you hàve an amazingly supportive partner..also you are both young and healthy.
Keep going! You don't want to be coming back to the UK trust me!!
It's tough having a business in the UK leave alone in a foreign country. Business will pick up I will visit you for sure next time I'm in Phuket. Such a beautiful part of the world. Last time I was in Kata was 15 years ago. Whereabouts is your restaurant please?
I’ll be in Phuket there next week for a week. I’ll pop in there for as many breakys and dinners as I can to help out business and funds etc
1. Richie you can find an online job with UK salary. Let me know if you need help.
2. Don’t be afraid to create a small fundraiser where your loyal customers and subscribers can donate.
3. Keep pushing through because theses are the times where true Bosses are made.
4. Check your local banks to see if you qualify for a small business or personal expense loan.
5. Don’t forget to keep laughing, praying, and loving on each other ❤🙏🏽🤎
6. Ask your new staff for daily feedback and suggestions for overall improvement.
7. Make sure you buy Lady Maybelle a nice card, flowers, dress, her fav dessert to good gesture.
FairPlay to you both for sharing, wish you both the very best
Owning a business has its ups and downs riding them is certainly the key. Cash flow leaves no real options just more cash IF the business is woth it.
I feel sorry for Richie going back to the UK that has become a sh!thole and is exponentially getting worse.
💯 UK is on serious decline
@@thebign8886 You say that the "UK is on a serious decline" but when I go to the supermarket, I hear so many foreign shoppers (Romanian, Polish, French, Spanish, Italian etc.) clearly living in the UK that would indicate that the EU must be even worse that they came to the UK.
It's not true. Uk is a magic place. Every time I visit Uk I feel like being in a Harry Potter movie ❤️🇬🇧
Dear John
If the UK is so bad why not ferk orf to the EU?
Simples
555
@@thebign8886 really?
All the best to you both, the restaurant business is one of the hardest, mostly in a tourist destination.
All the best Richie and Maybelle, I know what you're going through, just know you're stronger together and you'll get through this 👍
Arguing with a thai is like arguing with a ten year old child. Just my observation over the last 25 years being here. Good luck Richie i hope the tide turns for you.
even worse because 10 year olds know their limits!
Teelak
So sorry to hear. Yes, being a business owner is no easy task but you both have what it takes!! Not sure how you leaving to make more money will solve the staff situation. There's more to the story so I'll wait for the next video.
I'd assume, having a hot food menu was necessary to increase revenue, but it's not being easy to find the right cook and they might be thinking it's better to go back and make money but I'd argue this is not the best choice, I'd keep looking for that chef.
@@lifesabeach5405 WTF does that have to do with anything??
All the best folks. Things will work out.
Whatever happens in future you tried your best. Took risks most wouldn't have done. I pop up again next week if not raining.
I'm no expert and correct me of I'm wrong but is the tourist season not just around the corner ?surely your business will pick up from November until April approx and all hands will be needed so if you go back to Engand during this time the business will surely run in to the ground without your calm hands on approach ,it's nothing personal against Maybelle I just can't see the business being run right while your away but good luck to all concerned whatever happens
im coming over to phuket in 4 weeks time richie from scotland. do you need anything brought over from uk that u miss?
Grind it out Richie. The busy season is close. Stick, graft and grind.
Well something doesn't make sense. The video is about being under staffed in the kitchen but your conclusion is to go back to UK and work.
So the issue isn't the kitchen staff but there is no cash?
As they say 'It's better being the Capt of a tinnie than a deckie on a big boat'😉
I am very. Sad for both of you !
But I hope it will be ok in soon 👍
You got this! Get knocked down, get back up. Keep Punchin' (: Everything will work out, and be even better. Be sure to video the UK adventure as well. 🙏💪
I feel so sorry for what happened with your staff. Especially because all was looking so great with them, they looked happy to work at Maybelle's coffee Garden, and you also looked to enjoy to have them with you 😔 i wish you all the best and i am sure things will get better soon. Regards
I pressed like on the video, although I don't like that you have to go back to the UK, Richie.
This reminded me of Simon from Land of Smiles Thailand, who had to go back to the UK to drive a taxi, just to proceed with their resort.
And although it sucks to think about this now, the 2 of you will come out stronger.
I wanted to visit the garden last Tuesday, but while in Phuket, my wife got covid, so we cut our holiday short and went back to her home in Pattani.
So now it's all about taken care of the misses.
Stay strong guys, you will get through this. By the way, I love how, especially Maybelle can keep up her smile, while going through this. Although that is all the outside we see, right?
Two lovely people you both our ,yous. Will full threw this together,God blessings upon your dream restaurant Maybells , English breakfast looks lovely,I be in Thailand next month ,yes flight tickets gone sky high
I like your video as a fellow business owner I understand the struggles
Some good advice Richie!
Return home and make some dough!
That’s what I do!
6 months here!
Pays for 2 years there!
And you feel good on returning!
As long as there is trust!
This is actually a good idea. I also like the idea of a family business like most Asians/ Asians Americans. Millionaire dollar business even in the hood.
Been tossing around the idea of a Bakery. Which works perfect as a seasonal or pop up shop style business
Hang in there!
The UK is a very different place to the UK you left a couple of years or so ago, avoid that option if you can. UK and work, thats twice you swore on your video, lol. You are still young enough to do what you need to do to make things work, strongly advise you do it sooner rather than later, as work becomes harder and extremely tiresome the older you get. Twenty to Fifty are your golden years for earning good money, make the most of them, as they run out quickly. Take care.
It can make you. Or break you. Choose to be the winner mate.good luck both of you . R. M.
I've had a few restaurants in Asia (Philippines & Bali) the staff is the hardest part I really feel for you. Chin up guys you will get thru it