Hello Everyone! I have been lurking here for some time now, so I thought I would introduce myself. My name is Vince, and I am located in the Midwest. Been in love with Halloween all of my life. When I was a kid my parents neighbors hated halloween because I would decorate their house and yard(the neighborhood association did not like it). Now in my neighborhood, the school busses stop in front of my house in October so the kids can see the house.
I can remember being 15 or 16 years old(some time ago) and visiting The Raven's Grinn for the first time! All I could think was Mr. Warfield was the luckiest guy in the world....here's someone who really loves what he is doing and making a living at it! Isn't that the goal of every person?
I have been researching opening my own haunt for 2 years now and I believe that I am as ready as I will ever be. I have a business plan that incorperates an off season business as well which will cover the bills. And, now I THINK that I have found a location. I know that I am new here, but if you don't mind I would like to ask your advise. Here is my question:
I originally was looking at a community of about 300,000. That city actually has a zoning document specifically for haunted attractions. It is great that they are addressing our businesses, however....I have found out that these ordinances exist specifically to deter haunted attractions from opening. The list of requirements makes it almost impossible to make any kind of profit for at least 10 years. So, I am looking elsewhere. I have found a "perfect" location that meets all of my criteria in a town of 30,000 about 30 min away. Do you think it is feasable to open that far away from the population base and make it work? I am shooting for 5,000-8,000 attendence the first year. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.
Vince
I can remember being 15 or 16 years old(some time ago) and visiting The Raven's Grinn for the first time! All I could think was Mr. Warfield was the luckiest guy in the world....here's someone who really loves what he is doing and making a living at it! Isn't that the goal of every person?
I have been researching opening my own haunt for 2 years now and I believe that I am as ready as I will ever be. I have a business plan that incorperates an off season business as well which will cover the bills. And, now I THINK that I have found a location. I know that I am new here, but if you don't mind I would like to ask your advise. Here is my question:
I originally was looking at a community of about 300,000. That city actually has a zoning document specifically for haunted attractions. It is great that they are addressing our businesses, however....I have found out that these ordinances exist specifically to deter haunted attractions from opening. The list of requirements makes it almost impossible to make any kind of profit for at least 10 years. So, I am looking elsewhere. I have found a "perfect" location that meets all of my criteria in a town of 30,000 about 30 min away. Do you think it is feasable to open that far away from the population base and make it work? I am shooting for 5,000-8,000 attendence the first year. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.
Vince
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