Chapter 2495
Commoner's Restaurant
"If my master were still alive, he would probably curse this restaurant out to the ground."
Tsk... hiss...
Atmosphere, atmosphere...
"What kind of atmosphere should we create in our restaurant?" Third Brother was still pondering the question.
Although his apprentice, Xiao Liu, is the head chef of He's restaurant, many customers come specifically for Xiao Liu's culinary skills.
But the third senior brother knew very well that if he and his apprentice were to open a restaurant, it certainly couldn't be the same as the He family's restaurant.
Let's not even talk about how morally wrong it is; even if you wanted to learn it, you might not be able to.
The main customers of He's Restaurant have now become small business owners from the big market, as well as purchasing agents and leaders from some factories in Beijing.
That place was no longer just a place to eat; it had become a place for people like Xu Damao to discuss business and build relationships.
No matter how good Xiao Liu's cooking skills are, he can't sway those customers away.
Putting aside other things, it's like some kind of licensed business.
Going to other places requires various trials and tribulations.
There's no guarantee they'll find another job.
But if you go to He's restaurant, just push open the door of any private room, and you'll find that everyone inside can handle all that business.
The bosses in the big market were among the first to get rich in Beijing, had the widest social connections, and were the most intelligent.
If the third senior brother just wanted to arrange a restaurant that would make money for Xiao Liu, then it would be easy to arrange.
They could be placed anywhere, right next to the market or in front of the TV factory; it was just a matter of He Yuzhu saying a word.
But it's clear that the third senior brother wants to accommodate too many people.
According to what he told He Yuzhu, there were several senior brothers, their family members, and their apprentices who couldn't be accommodated.
He Yuzhu was used to his older brother's kind-hearted personality.
He couldn't change his third senior brother, so he could only try his best to help him fulfill his dream.
"Actually, it's not impossible." He Yuzhu was about to take his third senior brother to his destination when his third senior brother still couldn't figure it out, so he couldn't help but say this.
"What should we do? There are twenty or thirty people here."
We need to find them a place to eat.
My master once said that in the world of martial arts, it's all about helping each other out.
Now that we have the ability, let's help others.
"If our branch ever falls into trouble in the future, they can help us." The third senior brother said with a worried expression.
"Our Sichuan cuisine is originally a commoner's cuisine."
Qi Shixiong's Shandong cuisine can be both high-end and affordable, making it accessible to everyone.
If you ask me...
Don't always think about opening a store.
Since you're going to do this and are thinking of settling everyone in, why don't you just open a chain store?
Everywhere you look, there are uniform storefronts, uniform signs, and uniform dishes. The main goal is to ensure that everyone eats well and doesn't spend too much money.
In both Guangzhou and Shanghai, there was originally a dish called "dish rice," where rice and vegetables were served on the same plate.
How about selling a plate of Mapo Tofu on top of a bowl of rice for three cents?
A regular serving of twice-cooked pork, divided into two or three portions, placed on top of a bowl of rice—it has meat, vegetables, and rice—can I sell it for 50 cents?
Dishes with strong flavors, such as hot and sour shredded potatoes, shredded pork with garlic sauce, and Kung Pao chicken, can all be served over a topping.
Does this satisfy the needs of most people who want to eat well and be full?
If you add a chef inside, they could cook about ten dishes, which would be enough to satisfy most people's desire for a slightly better meal.
It's a small shop of about ten square meters, with one cook and two general workers. All they need to do is manage the accounts.
That would be enough to support three people.
They can join forces if they want, or they can go it alone if they want.
Or we could invest and have Xiao Liu train them.
The contract should specify how long it will take to break even and how long it will take to turn a profit.
Third Brother, you don't need to carry everyone on your back." He Yuzhu's words were earnest and sincere, and were indeed for the good of the three senior brothers and their master.
Just as the third senior brother himself said, those people were a mixed bag.
Even if Xiao Liu is incredibly capable, he can't possibly keep all of them. He might as well let a process of natural selection take place.
By operating these small shops, we can select suitable talents.
It's a very simple matter; it's the same two stores.
Those who can earn more money are the talented ones.
If you can't make money, or if you're making less and less, then you're not suited for business, or you have ulterior motives.
Those kinds of people can be eliminated.
First, make stir-fries and rice bowls. When society is further liberalized and the floating population increases, it will be time to make hot pot.
Those who stayed behind became the existing chain store managers.
This will also save the Third Senior Brother from helping this person and not that person, thus avoiding any gossip.
If you're given the opportunity but can't fulfill it, or if you have selfish motives, what are others supposed to do?
Others are not running charitable organizations.
In this world, people live off the kindness and relationships they have.
"Will that work?" The third senior brother was already tempted when he heard He Yuzhu detail the business plan to this extent.
He Yuzhu's words took all aspects into consideration.
If the children and apprentices of those fellow apprentices aren't skilled enough, then train them. They can learn to cook more than ten dishes in a month or two, right?
The storefronts are selected, allocated, ingredients are sourced, and prices are set uniformly to run a fast food business.
This also saves us from crossing the red line in recruitment.
As long as the profit sharing is agreed upon, it seems like it can actually be done.
In such a large city as Beijing, if you set up a dozen or so small shops, you can accommodate thirty or forty people.
There's no need to worry about opening a big store and then failing to make a profit or being unable to recover.
"As for Xiao Liu, he can open a large store and use it as the main store."
Training and all that is done at the head office.
It won't interfere with Xiao Liu's skills.
"It's basically a down-to-earth restaurant." He Yuzhu's description sounds similar to Yan Jiecheng's boxed lunch restaurant.
But if He Yuzhu is going to do something like this, he certainly won't be so petty.
He was heading straight for the chain stores.
Unlike Yan's Restaurant, which is still the same size place, with the same few dishes and the same few people, it's different.
Yan Jiecheng's wife, Lan Hua, is down-to-earth and hardworking, which made that restaurant a success.
However, her limited vision also restricted the restaurant's development.
Especially with the opening up of society, there are more and more restaurants of the same type.
Lan Hua wasn't thinking about breaking out of her comfort zone; instead, she was quite content with her current income.
Earning three to five hundred yuan a month after expenses is enough for her.
Now Yan Jiecheng has bought a small courtyard house, while his second son's family still works in the shop.
However, Lao San's ex-wife Zhang Chunhua and Hu Tuzi have already opened a similar fast food restaurant.
Yan Jiecheng spoke generously, saying they would each do their own business, but he harbored resentment towards Zhang Chunhua and her husband.
The harmony of the past is gone.
"Okay, I'll go back and discuss it with Liu Bo."
If he's willing, let's open a big store and see how it goes.
"Zhu Zi, I won't stand on ceremony with you. When the time comes, you'll still have to help me out." After careful consideration, the third senior brother slapped his thigh and made this decision.
"It's just a matter of a word," He Yuzhu readily agreed.
What can he do to help?
In other words, the initial investment was used to help Xiao Liu build connections in the early stages. (End of Chapter)