I totally agree with Cheryl. We have been without a restaurant for so long and we all seem to survive without one. Why put us in financial straits? We seem to be spending a very large amount of money from our "Reserves" at present. Where is the money tree growing because I'd love to plant one. Why not look in to extending the hours of the Coffee Bar and add a few snacks there? I'd also like to know where this Majority of residents are, who want a restaurant? After attending Board Meetings for almost 20 years, I've only seen 30 to 35 residents present.
I AM A PREVIOUS RESTAURANT/BAR OWNER, AND SPENT MOST OF MY WORKING LIFE IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY. I WAS A FOOD SERVICE ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR WITH THE CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY FOR TEN YEARS.
OPENING A RESTAURANT IN SUN CITY ANTHEM, IN MY OPINION, WOULD BE A GREAT MISTAKE.
FIRST, IT WOULD BE COMPETING WITH ALL THE LOCAL FEEDING ESTABLISHMENTS, THAT USE FOOD AS A LOSS LEADER.
MOST BARS WITH GAMBLING, AND THE LOCAL CASINOS, COMP FOOD AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, BASED ON AN INDIVIDUALS PLAY.
THE SCA RESTAURANT, WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO COMPETE.
AN EXAMPLE, WOULD BE THE FACT THAT GREEN VALLEY RANCH CASINO, WILL GIVE A PLAYER A 1/2 PRICE BUFFET, INCLUDING ALL YOU CAN EAT AND DRINK, FOR APPX. $5.00, INC. TAX...
WHY WOULD ANYONE PAY A MINIMUM OF $7.00 + TAX AND TIP FOR A CHEESEBURGER, NOT INCLUDING A DRINK??
THAT PRICE WOULD BE A MINIMUM THAT WOULD HAVE TO BE CHARGED AT THE SCA RESTAURANT.
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO NOTE THAT USING $9.00 AN HOUR FOR AN EMPLOYEE, DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 7.65% SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, WORKMAN'S COMP INSURANCE, HEALTH INSURANCE, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, LIABILITY INSURANCE, ETC AND THE BEAT GOES ON, THAT SCA WOULD HAVE TO PAY AS THEIR EMPLOYER.
PS. LET US NOT FORGET THE YEARLY LICENSES..
IE: LIQUOR, BUSINESS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND THE COST OF AN ACCOUNTING FIRM TO DO THE REQUIRED TAX REPORTING.
Well Mr. Weil, your 64% in favor of a restaurant seem to be on vacation in Neverland because thus far, each and every comment received by Anthem Opinions says NO to your restaurant fiasco. Open up your eyes.
I am a resident located at (Sun City Anthem address deleted for privacy).
I oppose a restaurant opening inside of the Anthem Center unless the Association is not responsible for any costs and there is no increase in association fees.
The operation of a restaurant in the Center has failed every single time during the last 10 years.
From Cheryl...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteThe previous attempts to run a restaurant have totally failed the community.
They operated at a loss, created liability, debt and most of all Bad Food.
The professional operators could not succeed,why would inexperienced amateur restaurateurs succeed?
We do not wish to support the restaurant due to financial liability.
There are so many restaurants in a short distance.
How can we compete?
The promotions, giveaways and incentives offered by casinos can not be matched.
It is frivolous to believe our community can succeed after so many failures.
I totally agree with Cheryl. We have been without a restaurant for so long and we all seem to survive without one. Why put us in financial straits? We seem to be spending a very large amount of money from our "Reserves" at present. Where is the money tree growing because I'd love to plant one.
ReplyDeleteWhy not look in to extending the hours of the Coffee Bar and add a few snacks there?
I'd also like to know where this Majority of residents are, who want a restaurant? After attending Board Meetings for almost 20 years, I've only seen 30 to 35 residents present.
From Mary Ann Urbanski...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteDitto exactly what Cheryl said/posted.
I could not have put it into better words myself.
I don't see how this fiasco could possibly work.
From Bill Lawicki...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteDitto what Cheryl said. My feelings exactly.
I strongly oppose this restaurant deal. I see more negative facts then positive.
Too many good reasonable options around for ours to succeed.
From John & Kapi Kizer...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteWe are firmly opposed to a new restaurant in Anthem Center, particularly one being run by non-professionals and the extreme liability to our HOA.
The space should be redesigned for useful office and/or club space for all of our members.
The potential risk to our funds, particularly with the certifiable past history of failure with professionals operating a restaurant, is huge.
Please use good business sense and drop any plans to open the restaurant.
From Joe Fay...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteDEAR BOARD MEMBERS,
I AM A PREVIOUS RESTAURANT/BAR OWNER, AND SPENT MOST OF MY WORKING LIFE IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY. I WAS A FOOD SERVICE ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR WITH THE CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY FOR TEN YEARS.
OPENING A RESTAURANT IN SUN CITY ANTHEM, IN MY OPINION, WOULD BE A GREAT MISTAKE.
FIRST, IT WOULD BE COMPETING WITH ALL THE LOCAL FEEDING ESTABLISHMENTS, THAT USE FOOD AS A LOSS LEADER.
MOST BARS WITH GAMBLING, AND THE LOCAL CASINOS, COMP FOOD AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, BASED ON AN INDIVIDUALS PLAY.
THE SCA RESTAURANT, WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO COMPETE.
AN EXAMPLE, WOULD BE THE FACT THAT GREEN VALLEY RANCH CASINO, WILL GIVE A PLAYER A 1/2 PRICE BUFFET, INCLUDING ALL YOU CAN EAT AND DRINK, FOR APPX. $5.00, INC. TAX...
WHY WOULD ANYONE PAY A MINIMUM OF $7.00 + TAX AND TIP FOR A CHEESEBURGER, NOT INCLUDING A DRINK??
THAT PRICE WOULD BE A MINIMUM THAT WOULD HAVE TO BE CHARGED AT THE SCA RESTAURANT.
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO NOTE THAT USING $9.00 AN HOUR FOR AN EMPLOYEE, DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 7.65% SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, WORKMAN'S COMP INSURANCE, HEALTH INSURANCE, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, LIABILITY INSURANCE, ETC AND THE BEAT GOES ON, THAT SCA WOULD HAVE TO PAY AS THEIR EMPLOYER.
PS. LET US NOT FORGET THE YEARLY LICENSES..
IE: LIQUOR, BUSINESS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND THE COST OF AN ACCOUNTING FIRM TO DO THE REQUIRED TAX REPORTING.
Well Mr. Weil, your 64% in favor of a restaurant seem to be on vacation in Neverland because thus far, each and every comment received by Anthem Opinions says NO to your restaurant fiasco.
ReplyDeleteOpen up your eyes.
Wingkit Au...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteI am a resident located at (Sun City Anthem address deleted for privacy).
I oppose a restaurant opening inside of the Anthem Center unless the Association is not responsible for any costs and there is no increase in association fees.
The operation of a restaurant in the Center has failed every single time during the last 10 years.
There is no chance to survive this time.