I'm planning to open up a Frozen Yogurt shop somewhere in Houston and I need advice on good areas that you guys/gals might think is a good place to do it...if any of you have a contact# that I can reach a broker or know someone in the real estate business that can help me, please do...thanks ahead

 

Good luck! I will however note that I was an assistant manager for TCBY Yogurt in Dallas, and the business did not do very well.... it might have been a demographic issue, do your research, don't put one near a star bucks, or another frozen type place, that will only hurt you!

Good luck again!

Phil

 

what about this place?

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rl...ed=0CBsQ8gEwAA

 

I would put one in a nice family area, like:

The Woodlands
Kingwood
Sugarland


I work very close to that area you mentioned, and I would NOT recommend it

 

oh ok..thanks..i'll see what else is available...if u guys see anything that is for lease, lmk..thanks

 

Open a Chipotle on the Kingwood Dr. / Lake Houston intersection. That place would be $$$$$$$$$$$$

 

wat u think about fm1960 near 249? willowbrook area? lots of restaurants in htat area and shops

 

not sure about the area..need to see where i'll be living first...i'm still in the process of figuring out when i'm moving down exactly

 

i agree with this guy

 

i've lived in houston for 11 years and do not recommend a yogurt place at all.

 

Yogurt places are quite challenging, just judging from those that have opened/closed over the years.

That said, there are a couple in Sugarland, one is in the town center, that has thrived quite well (Swirll) and to think they're within a stones throw away from both a Starbucks and a Ben & Jerry's. So yes, location is the key. Look for an area that has a lot of walking traffic --- not just a shop where you expect people to drive and park. The town center is great for this due to all the events and variety of shops in the area. Plus, it's outdoors and everyone always wants to cool down.

Another area to consider is Pearland/town center.

p.s. PM me if and when you plan to scout the area. Me, or one of us at Strictly G's can likely help you out.

 

Yale & I-10 they have a bunch of new strip centers built. That particular area is booming and is by the Washington strip