From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 79

Anthea nodded, “Yeah, Just a quick spruce–up, so it went fast. Oh, Mom, we’ve got to get a health certificate.”

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After all, in the food service industry, a health a must to apply for a health permit..

“Sure thing.” Carole replied with a nod.

Since Carole and Nanson were still in the dark about the exact location of the diner, Anthea decided to take them for a little tour after dinner.

The diner was quite spacious, the kitchen included. It rounded up to about eight hundred square feet.

The renovation crew had clocked out for the day, and their voices echoed through the space as they chatted.

“Ann, how much is the rent for this place?” Carole asked.

Nanson interrupted. “Given the size of this diner, I bet the rent’s at least a couple grand a month, right?”

“Yup, three thousand dollars a month.”

weren’t cheap, the figure still made her gasp. “Three

as if they were discussing the price of a coffee, not

“My paycheck from delivering parcels is fifty–two hundred a month, so thirty–six grand is more than five years‘ salary for me!” It was shocking when he

gentle assurance. “You have to invest to reap

middle–aged woman with curly hair wandered in, munching on bubble gums. “You folks rented this place?”

with a nod.

shop over there. Look, there, at Snacktastic Spot! Let me tell you. This location has got issues. It’s like a curse. I’ve seen over a dozen owners come and go! Just take the recent one, Samia’s Savory Symphony. for example. They bled money, and

the losses, Carole’s face

like I’m pulling your leg? And that Samia’s Savory Symphony owner,

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snacks right next door at Samia’s

touched a nerve with

Gallery popped up, undercutting her prices and snatching away

she’d be too busy to be out and about at

motives for sharing these insights