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?”

thousand dollars

made her gasp. “Three thousand a month?

Anthea’s tone was light, almost breezy as if they were discussing the

parcels is fifty–two hundred a month, so thirty–six grand is more than five years‘ salary

gentle assurance. “You have to invest

a middle–aged woman with curly hair wandered in, munching on bubble gums. “You

with a nod. “Yes.”

a snack 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

hearing about the losses, Carole’s face went pale. “Is that

look like I’m pulling your leg? And that Samia’s Savory Symphony owner, did they tell you they were moving abroad? Bull!

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snacks right next door at Samia’s

touched a nerve with

until Samia’s Goodies Gallery popped up, undercutting her prices and snatching away half her customers!

be out and about

motives for sharing these