The problem with investing in a restaurant today is that food prices are rising and there's the possibility of increased restrictions in the future.
I know several local pizza places are worried about going out of business. The price of flour has skyrocketed, and their customers are already complaining about prices. They are very worried about financial survival.
In addition, at least in California, it's actually becoming law in some places not to serve trans fats, and on the news yesterday was a community outlawing fast food restaurants within a certain distance of a school.
With the public concern over obesity increasing, things may not be as ripe in the restaurant market in the future. We have to eat, yes, but my pizza treats are no longer a regular part of my life, and that's strictly because of the increase in pricing.
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