http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling en-US Sun, 26 May 2013 00:13:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://brooklynian.com/forum/search.php http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling/page/2#post-766309 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:05:48 +0000 whynot_31 766309@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>I think it would be an injustice for Bagels to not get their own thread.</p> <p>I will make it so.</p> <p><a href="http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/bagels-for-st-marks-near-franklin-june-2013?replies=1#post-766310" rel="nofollow">http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/bagels-for-st-marks-near-franklin-june-2013?replies=1#post-766310</a> </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling/page/2#post-766307 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:49:15 +0000 tsarina 766307@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>not knowing where i left off in the discussion of developement on or off Franklin.... The Fresh bagel bakery on St. Marks just east of Franklin will open within two months. He is filing for LLC and then it will be a done deal. All the permit are ready. Just talked to him today. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling/page/2#post-765848 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:14:30 +0000 whynot_31 765848@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>This article states it now opens officially on March 20th. FYI, it also does not mention puppets.</p> <p><a href="http://nymag.com/shopping/openings/cool-pony-2013-3/" rel="nofollow">http://nymag.com/shopping/openings/cool-pony-2013-3/</a></p> <p>BTW, I recently saw the landlords (ie the owners of the Candy Rush). From the sound of it, their attention will be placed solely on Tastebuds and getting to live a real life.</p> <p>Cool Pony sounds as if it is going head to head in the small events on Franklin Ave, Crown Heights. </p> <p>Let's see if the neighborhood will support both. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling/page/2#post-765689 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:11:51 +0000 whynot_31 765689@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>This last article sounds encouraging. I'll have to walk by thier Grand Opening on March 15 to see if they attact a crowd, and get a feel for their concept. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling/page/2#post-765687 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:57:01 +0000 eastbloc 765687@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Puppets and thought-out business ideas are definitely at odds. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-765686 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:46:18 +0000 whynot_31 765686@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Press on Cool Pony:</p> <p><a href="http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/36/11/dtg_hipstersnotparents_2013_03_15_bk.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/36/11/dtg_hipstersnotparents_2013_03_15_bk.html</a></p> <p>It is starting to sound like a more thought out business idea than just vintage clothing and puppets. This latest article doesn't mention puppets at all. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-765447 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:37:40 +0000 whynot_31 765447@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Ah, the renters are endearing themselves to their neighbors.</p> <p>How sweet. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-765440 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:42:39 +0000 Ridonkulous 765440@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Poor little wink sign didn't work up there... </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-765439 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:41:53 +0000 Ridonkulous 765439@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Here's hoping it's more thrift store and less performance space. They seem to open late in the afternoon, odd for a store. But I do like the look of their window display (and am hoping now that their clothing racks seem complete that there will be less sawing and drilling noise coming from the back yard at 3:30am :wink:) </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-765429 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:43:47 +0000 tateinbk 765429@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>So I walked by Cool Pony the other day. It didn't look fully set up but a couple hours later there was a guitar player in the window and about 8 people sitting on benches inside watching. I would <strong>love</strong> a good thrift store, but they seem to be going for dark, messy, casual and certainly isn't inviting to me. Has anyone actually gone in? </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-765132 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:37:51 +0000 whynot_31 765132@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>My theory is that businesses are wise to pitch said stuff to people milling in the area eating lunch and whatnot on weekends, as part of the identity we are about to receive as a result of 1000 Dean.</p> <p>You are right, we weren't asked it we wanted said crap, or people looking for said crap. </p> <p>....opinions on such matters are rarely requested by new businesses. When they are requested, they are only listened to if they feel they will improve the position of the firm. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-765130 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:46:52 +0000 homeowner 765130@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>The neighborhood is about to get a big influx of people seeking antiques and kitschy items</blockquote></p> <p>Can't they stay where they are? Last thing I want is stores full of twee crap. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-765129 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:55:50 +0000 whynot_31 765129@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>More details re: Cool Pony</p> <p><a href="http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130301/crown-heights/crown-heights-thrift-shop-cool-pony-mixes-live-music-puppet-cabaret" rel="nofollow">http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130301/crown-heights/crown-heights-thrift-shop-cool-pony-mixes-live-music-puppet-cabaret</a></p> <p>The neighborhood is about to get a big influx of people seeking antiques and kitschy items, as a result of the 1000 Dean St. project.</p> <p>This store could be the first of many similar stores that seek to profit from this coming customer base. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-764694 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:58:11 +0000 chloeroyale 764694@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Money is a bottom of everything u don't make money so goodbye unless your health is shot and u are being called to the cemetery </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-764689 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:21:44 +0000 whynot_31 764689@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Yup. One needs a very profitable venture to survive on Franklin these days.</p> <p>Bring your A Game.</p> <p>Note, in this instance, I am defining "profitable" as merely being the difference between income and costs BEFORE rent.</p> <p>P.S. People should not assume that Candy Shop closed because it was losing money.... Businesses close for other reasons. They own the building and will be opening another venture soon, but not in that location. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-764685 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:48:03 +0000 chloeroyale 764685@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Cool pony 5000.00 it's just the beginning I feel park slope rents coming </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-764684 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:44:20 +0000 chloeroyale 764684@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>High rents is what's driving people out!!!!] </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-764682 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:38:04 +0000 whynot_31 764682@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>As the neighborhood changes, businesses have to adapt and reinvent themselves to survive and thrive. Another alternative is to move to an area in which they think their services match the preferences of the local demographic.</p> <p>I hope everyone's stay in the neighborhood is profitable, or rewarding in some way. As this stops being true, they should make changes.... </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-764676 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:13:36 +0000 chloeroyale 764676@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>There goes real diversity on Franklin ave with Jamrock closing ! oh will I can see the Franklin ave rents will probably start at five to six thousand and peak at fourteen thousand during this year and next ! </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/the-candy-store-opening-soon-on-franklin-sterling#post-764665 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:49:48 +0000 whynot_31 764665@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>From ILFA's comment section:</p> <p><blockquote><cite>1&nbsp;&raquo;&nbsp;</cite>Wow trust fund kids in the hood...<br /> I feel bad for the neighbors and recommend arguing against a beer/wine license. This reeks of late night parties. How do they expect to pay there rent which rumored to be on excess of 5,000$. Good luck with that selling (clears throat) 78's!<br /> </blockquote><br /> .<br /> .</p> <p><blockquote><cite>2&nbsp;&raquo;&nbsp;</cite>Garnet and Kevin have been owners for a while, and I'm glad they still own the space. There is so much unnecessary stuff opening on Franklin, replacing businesses that actually had a function- The hair salon for ex. And now Jamrock the Jamaican restaurant is closing I wonder what is going to open there. We don't need another bar/ overpriced grocer/ overly hip overly priced pizza joint.... </blockquote><br /> .<br /> .</p> <p><blockquote><cite>3&nbsp;&raquo;&nbsp;</cite>there are enough quirky thrift-style shops on the avenue as it is, not sure what this one hopes to add (and this is coming from someone who is probably among their intended demo).</blockquote></p> <p>I think what is interesting about these comments is the concept of <strong>"need", "necessary", and "enough"</strong>.</p> <p>In reality, business open and survive not based on what a given community <strong>"needs"</strong>, but on what the owners believe the community will financially <strong>support</strong>, and what the community <u>actually</u> <strong>supports</strong>. This distinction is crucial.</p> <p><strong>There is, of course, a small minority of businesses that seem to not follow these rules. They seem to perpetually operate in a manner that they barely break even or actually lose money.</strong> These owners seem to be either:</p> <p>-following their life dreams of operating a business that is not based on money, OR </p> <p>-in need of money, but lousy at making it.</p> <p>I wish this business the best. </p> <p>If their business fails, I hope that it does not involve too much investment. In many ways, operating a failing a business is not as bad as paying for a worthless college degree:</p> <p>-The cost is often not as large.</p> <p>-The lessons are more immediate, as are the chances to implement corrective action</p> <p>P.S. Businesses that seem stranger to me have survived and thrived! They should listen closely to the market, not me. </p>