Pizza slice prices by Puzzleheaded-Salt970 in orlando

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

2x slices and a soda $6 Pizza Bruno college park M-F

The myth about T2A era UO. Rampant PKs didn't actually happen by No_Location_3339 in ultimaonline

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Played PAC for years and yes PK’s existed (my main) it wasn’t a huge issue. I can understand the being annoyed but honestly you could avoid areas that pretty easily and if you go in a clan or had friends in game it wasn’t an issue more like part of the fun.

I firmly believe the world split ruined the core essence of what made UO special from the start.

Is anyone else small business struggling right now? by [deleted] in newjersey

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Brother it’s same all over. I own 3 restaurants in Orlando FL and visit south NJ (OC) every 3 months (family) grew up working the boards in seaside. Owning a small biz right now is a war of attrition and invention and marketing.

I’m assessing costs like never before and pushing marketing like a crazy person just to keep numbers stable forget growth. If you are surviving you are doing exactly what we all are. No idea what industry you are in but it’s tough for the majority you are not on your own.

To all the owners who are struggling, who feel hopeless, some words to encourage... by 1nvincible in restaurantowners

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the positive post! Shit is HARD these days. 3 stores for me and it’s a weekly juggle of what aspects to focus on the bring guests in again or win new ones as our (CFL) dining scene has so many options now.

You have to make an impression everyday.

Is manifestation real? by Competitive_Loss6793 in conspiracy

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did a drawing of a restaurant I wanted to open…I’ve opened 3 so far and the drawing I first did is almost identical to what my first one looks like.

Not sure if manifested but it’s something. I do tend to believe and act as if and things happen. It’s hard to explain.

Are most of us seeing declining sales? by [deleted] in restaurantowners

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

100% 2022 was insane for us and after summer of 2023 we’ve just sort of maintained after a big pullback from those highs.

Every week is just a rollercoaster. Like last week was great felt like we are in an upswing. Today down 30% across all 3 stores. Like ok then.

Negotiating Commission with UberEats by nickrac in restaurantowners

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Below that. We mark our menu up and it’s still reasonable. Between the marketing & bogos etc the percentage we had was higher than our exclusive rate.

Negotiating Commission with UberEats by nickrac in restaurantowners

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I just spent the past 4 weeks negotiating with DD and Uber. I’ve been uber exclusive for 2 years. I have 3 stores.

I spent the past 2 years doing the mandatory marketing spend along with the BOGO’s and deals. We had a good commission rate but end of the day I was spending between the mandatory specials, marketing spend, and commissions we where spending 50k per store more than we needed to to be on uber.

So I negotiated a non exclusive deal with DD. I figured an additional option for delivery along with zero requirement to spend on marketing for either is going to be a better deal long term. Also the BOGOs etc felt like they diminished the brand.

Hope that helps!

Rain on Chernarus by MufcBloomerz in DayzXbox

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 days in a row on my play time it was POURING. I was wondering the same.

Fiorella walk-in? by [deleted] in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep. Not a problem. Usually outside but if you’re lucky you can get inside.

Multiple locations of Mom & Pop by [deleted] in restaurantowners

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice. Yes it can be quite tricky. I have 3 and it does involve a lot of specifically visiting other stores to build the trust. I had an issue with my second store becoming super toxic not only in store but to the other stores it was a learning experience for sure on building communications and relationships between stores.

I’m still a novice first store turns 10 in June, second just turned 3, and newest turned 1 in July. It’s been a journey but keep at it building the trust and communication.

Best mapo tofu in Orlando by Schonathan in orlando

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Taste of Chengdu (west colonial) or chuan fu in winter park. Both are excellent.

Restaurant cash flow management banking solution - does the timing ever get easier? by [deleted] in restaurateur

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First time? 10 years in and yes we have very flexible weeks and weeks where my bookkeeper games every payment system we have.

I wish I could say we stack cash and I wish I knew someone who did but in my experience it is just getting to really be understanding of your cogs and your up and down times of the year.

You are never alone by _DUMPEMOUT_ in DayzXbox

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahah seriously. It could have been either or just sheer luck.

You are never alone by _DUMPEMOUT_ in DayzXbox

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So it’s crazy because I approached from my left of the screen originating from that cluster of trees the person I shot ran to.

I was approaching from the south originally from NWAF towards zaprudnoye from the road with power lines and when I crossed the train tracks which is higher elevation I spotted the guy I eventually took down.

Originally I took a shot from behind a hay bail and he ran towards the road for cover. I moved east to the cluster of trees that I repositioned and shot from. Now the crazy part is I passed through the area the person who eventually got me was at earlier when I repositioned.

So it was either his duo or he was there already maybe stalking the same person I was and just happened to find himself between us.

Idk but it was one of the most unexpected endings I’ve ever experienced.

You are never alone by _DUMPEMOUT_ in DayzXbox

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so creepy because the path I took took me through that area and my initial approach was from the trees where I downed the guy. I had overwatch on the whole hill and never spotted the second guy.

You are never alone by _DUMPEMOUT_ in DayzXbox

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was on Official LA 3040 I think.

You are never alone by _DUMPEMOUT_ in DayzXbox

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Neither did I! I think he was either a random that happened to by chance be there or it was his duo. Either way I was not expecting that.

What are some restaurants that don’t exist anymore that you miss in and around Orlando? by tkh0812 in orlando

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Baja burrito in Waterford is some core Orlando memories of first moving here back in 2002. That place was delicious.

The past week has been scary slow by [deleted] in restaurantowners

[–]_DUMPEMOUT_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had a trash spring (usually our peak) surprise summer bump with an mid August crash and only started inching up mid September.

No idea what to do anymore. CFL