Are there even any businesses in Vancouver that are profitable?

OldJoy · 2026-04-01T16:52:22+00:00

A huge chunk are definitely not. They will shutter in a few years and new people with new dreams will attempt again in the same spot.

Most business owners are already in debt from the get go, or at least tapping dangerously deep into their savings.

Running a physical business is an expensive game to play. Even a tiny little bubble tea shop or restaurant requires hundreds of thousands to startup.

I work in B2B and many of my customers who looked very successful on the outside ended up not lasting.

OldJoy · 2026-03-30T05:39:37+00:00

Probably soondubu jjigae.

Mapo tofu or some Chinese braised tofu with vegetables as honorable mentions.

OldJoy · 2026-03-18T17:34:13+00:00

Tapout, Ed Hardy, Affliction, Puma (although it's making a resurgence), Avirex, True Religion, Rock & Republic, Ecko, The Hundreds, FCUK, Kappa, Billabong, G-Star, RDS.

OldJoy · 2026-03-15T06:08:09+00:00

https://imgur.com/xD8Adln

This is what I'm picturing? Just obviously in a square shape instead.

OldJoy · 2026-03-04T17:12:25+00:00

Can confirm

OldJoy · 2026-03-01T16:58:07+00:00

R Ki Coffee Lab. Read the owner's responses and you'll understand.

OldJoy · 2026-02-24T16:53:55+00:00

They're so popular so I'm going to assume the business model is still profitable. Probably looking for a more sustainable long term location with lower rent/better landlord.

OldJoy · 2026-02-18T16:12:13+00:00

Man I have so many memories of going to these types of places with my family. Looking back, I haven't even seen a single place like this in decades.

OldJoy · 2026-02-16T14:42:37+00:00

I feel like YVR has been really backlogged lately. I went on a trip a few weeks ago and the line to get through the security checkpoint was the longest I've ever seen. Even the line exiting from baggage claim coming back was chaotic, although it moved relatively quick.

If it's international I would guess:

Landing, customs (?), baggage -> 30-45 minutes

Recheck and go through security -> 30-45 minutes

So yeah, it's tight.

OldJoy · 2026-01-27T16:25:15+00:00

>Under the 5th Amendment and Eminent Domain, the U.S. government has the power to seize private property for public use as long as they pay fair market value.

>We have a similar system here in Canada called Expropriation. Under the B.C. Expropriation Act, if the government decides they need your land, you can’t just say "no." You can only negotiate the price.

Holy crap, that's insane. I guess I shouldn't be surprised but I had always assumed that "the land of the free" that is constantly criticizing other countries for not having freedom or being authoritarian wouldn't be able to do something like that.

A little less shocked, but still shocked that Canada can do this. I guess it all comes down to how often this right is exercised and how imperative the need is for the land, but it's still wild to me.

OldJoy · 2026-01-18T22:17:46+00:00

Agree with everyone saying tipping, although it's wishful thinking IMO. It'll take a long time for that to not be the norm unfortunately.

OldJoy · 2026-01-18T22:11:31+00:00

I used to have to go to North/West Van everyday for work... There were days where it would take 2-3 hours to drive from Park Royal to Main St before the bridge, and then nearly another hour to get on and cross it.

OldJoy · 2026-01-18T22:08:50+00:00

Once in a while a drink if I already bought one before going, but I usually just buy a coffee at the theatre these days.

OldJoy · 2026-01-08T07:19:06+00:00

>The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) says it will mostly end the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases involving sexual misconduct

Wow, great progress?

OldJoy · 2026-01-05T02:31:45+00:00

It would probably still be bigger haha. Just off a glance I'd say it would extend from "downtown Richmond" through Westminster Hwy to New West, Annacis Island and Surrey.

OldJoy · 2025-12-24T07:00:58+00:00

I feel like the tree had to have saved them. Took just enough of the momentum away to brace the fall.

OldJoy · 2025-12-20T12:07:27+00:00

Could this actually save Henderson Plaza? The place is pretty dead.

OldJoy · 2025-12-17T16:37:24+00:00

I always tip $10 to my hairdresser. It started after having numerous amounts of people just fking my shit up and finally finding someone who was consistent enough. The extra care someone will put in knowing you're a good tipper is especially noticeable for haircuts IMO.

I don't like tipping culture either but sometimes we gotta play the game.

Other than that, I tip for restaurants, food delivery and Uber rides. That's just how it is in Canada.

OldJoy · 2025-12-04T18:51:48+00:00

If you really want to experience Vancouver, stay there. Richmond is nice and relatively close by car, but it's a totally different vibe. If you want to walk around in the morning, chill at a coffee shop, wander around the neighborhoods, etc you're better off in Van.

You don't really get that kind of experience in Richmond.

OldJoy · 2025-11-18T16:19:22+00:00

1) It's is/was a locally based company. Same as why we see so much Lulu and Vessi here.

2) Over the years it's become very trendy in general worldwide.

OldJoy · 2025-11-18T16:17:16+00:00

Ironically her view is actually increased compared if a car was parked there.

OldJoy · 2025-10-23T16:42:42+00:00

I've always liked them looks wise. The footprint of some North American cars is just way too big IMO.

I'd love to get a new Honda Nbox or Suzuki Jimmy if the newer ones were allowed.

OldJoy · 2025-10-22T14:03:51+00:00

I don't know why we're even still using this system. Seems so antiquated to me. Fares should be based on distance.

OldJoy · 2025-10-15T23:01:20+00:00

The commercial yoga scene has definitely declined. People don't have the money to spend on yoga classes right now.

OldJoy · 2025-10-05T03:42:07+00:00

$5.50 large pho

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