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To: marginmike who wrote (54287)	8/8/2002 11:31:08 PM
From: Cactus Jack	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

mm, How was your restaurant affected by 9/11 and, assuming the effect was negative, how long did it last? jpgill

To: marginmike who wrote (54287)	8/9/2002 12:34:39 AM
From: Dealer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

MM, Actually the restaurants are still busy.........I was speaking of tips..........there is a personal decision to be made when it comes to how much to tip......there is a set price on a menu item......I would think the bottom line has not been effected yet....... Like you say go figure.............. Could be an area thing.....but I always thought Huntsville was one of the last to get hit..... Like I said maybe everyone is spending money on school items.....will give it a little more time and watch what happens next..... Good to have your imput on this. I know Donald Trump was on TV talking about how good real estate is selling in NY.....You guys could be very fortunate.....I hope so....you have been through a lot there. Thanks, dealie

To: marginmike who wrote (54287)	8/9/2002 9:03:37 AM
From: Murrey Walker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

my resteraunt in NY is booming....go figure MM, I specialize in Foodservice advertising (Jimmy Dean, Sara Lee, etc.). The number of ad pages in the Food Service publications are down significantly. Of course, the advertisers are food-related manufacturers and in any downturn, they're some of the first to cut ad budgets. Known fact is: In the 50's, 25% of our population ate out at any given time. Today, that number is approaching 60%. Restaurant business is, and will continue to be, a growth engine. Sounds like you have a nice store, in the right place at the right time!