brandy716 t1_j8ncvzb wrote
First that is a very busy walk way for people going back and forth to the train or parents taking kids to school or the park, so not being open earlier/ later than 8am - 12pm only makes sense if you aren’t there to make it profitable just sustaining until you get another buyer.
I heard that this business was past from one family member to the other and they aren’t really that interested or need need this establishment. Hence I have seen it closed more times then I have seen it open.
I feel that way about a lot of places downtown just taking up space/ turning the area into a zombie business zone. You see stores but they are rarely open or don’t last long.
YetiSherpa t1_j8ocsza wrote
>I heard that this business was past from one family member to the other and they aren’t really that interested or need need this establishment.
Can you elaborate on this? I thought Scram used to be a food truck in Charleston, SC and the owner, who always wanted a storefront, found it cheaper to open up a brick and mortar location in JC than Charleston. (As difficult as that may be to believe.) Then the pandemic hit shortly after they opened.
Puzzlekitt t1_j8os0fw wrote
Thats precisely what I remember too, they were a food truck from the south and wanted a storefront. Prior to them coming to JC, the space was a bakery (I think called Enna? Can't remember), and prior to that it was Prato. To say they don't "Need" the establishment is a pretty bold assumption on the people who are working hard to run a small business in this city.
brandy716 t1_j8slbfg wrote
People who need their business to make the max amount of funds to pay rent, have great ingredients and pay employees a decent wage are open during peak hours. End of story. If not someone is getting the short end.
Have you walked down the block after 12? There are a ton of parents/ care givers looking for a mid day place before it’s time to pick the kids up, folks that work from home or just someone who wants a desert. Can you go there? No they close at 12. Forget about treats for the kids and coffee for grown folks on their way to the park.
You can barely get a rotisserie chicken at 6 pm or a parking space at 5 because this area is so crowded.
Have you been to Starbucks after work? It’s packed and they are making large amount money. You don’t just leave that on the table daily.
Puzzlekitt t1_j8sms9a wrote
Look, I have nothing against Scram. I like the food and I go there when its open. It's their business. Go ahead and open something up yourself if you feel that you could be making so much money.
brandy716 t1_j8sp8o7 wrote
I actually have my own business but it doesn’t take someone being an owner to just state the obvious. I don’t care if they need the money or not. I acutely like supporting the sweet people in the corner store across the street. All I was saying is it’s a zombie business that obviously doesn’t need the cash flow.
Puzzlekitt t1_j8sttz6 wrote
We don't have to agree! They must be successful with their condensed hours, maybe they do things outside of it too.
brandy716 t1_j8wl4e0 wrote
What are you saying different from what I’m saying? We are both saying they don’t need the additional hours to keep the business going.
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