The Piranha Pond

Ever feel like fresh meat in a Piranha Pond?

Nip, Nip …

          Franchise Fees

          SBA Loan

          Lease or Mortgage

          Liability Insurance

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          Vehicle Insurance

          Workman's Comp

          Electricity

          Gas

          Water

          CAM

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          Phone Line 1

          Phone Line 2 (credit card, fax)

          Cell Phone

          DSL Internet

          Office Supplies

          Equipment Maintenance

          Equipment Leases

          AC Maintenance

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            Labor 

                Crew

                Shift Leads

                Store Manager

                Trainers

            Product Cost

            Paper Products

            Uniforms

            Linen Service  

            Cleaning Services

            Computer Services

            Accountant Services

Nip, Nip, Chomp, Grrl!, Splash, Nip, Grrrl, Nip, Splash, Chomp, Grrrl, Chomp, Chomp!!!….

          Taxes Sales and Use Taxes

          Taxes Payroll Taxes

          Taxes Federal Taxes

          Taxes State Taxes

          Taxes Property Taxes

          Chamber Dues

Sniff, Sniff …  Hey guys there is some left!

Nip, Nip, Nip …. Grrrl, Nip, Chomp, Chomp...

            Satellite music feeds

           Merchant Account Fees

           Bank Fees

           Store upgrades

           Equipment repairs

BELLLLCH!... Ahhh, that was good.  See you next month!

 … take home $$.   Ouch...

You still swimming the pond?

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Note to the 'Zee Wannabees: Pay close attention to the details of your pro-forma - the "incidentals" will eat you to the bone. Due Diligence, Due Diligence!  Good Luck….

-jm