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I put a small coffee shop in a former Corktown auto garage and it's packed
We took a risk on a 1,200 square foot space on Michigan Avenue that used to be a mechanic's bay. I thought the industrial feel might be a tough sell for a cafe, but we kept the original brick and garage doors. Now, we're doing double the sales we projected because people love the unique setting. Has anyone else seen a trend where old industrial spaces are outperforming newer retail spots in certain neighborhoods?
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mary_foster9212d ago
Totally agree, and @jordan903 is right about keeping the original features! Our spot in an old print shop has the same vibe and it's always busy.
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joseph_ellis8511d ago
My place just has old ductwork I can't fix.
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