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Expatriating to Poland... good career move for a young male? [50]
No i never ran that type of business in Poland but did help some friends start it,my experience is only in states.I dont know Chicago but in Nj you can usually buy an existing Liq license only and new ones are auctioned off and usually bought by TGIF,Applebees etc and depending on town can sell for over cpl mil$.I also have exp in bar and liq store but now im out of all that,but I see lots of apportunities in Poland everywhere.Also it dont cost much to open one provided you can get liq license and lotto license.In poland they still not doing it the right way eg covering the windows,dim yellow lights and high ceiling shelves,no proper displays etc.ATM is huge money in states but in Poland I heard is regulated and not privatised.Also like selling ice or icecream in winter is a no no in Poland as they think it will not sell.I remember once I asked a restaurant by me for ice and the guy laughingly told me to pick up from the street as it was snowing.
I havent been to Wroclaw over years now but as in Poland there are still so many apportunities.I know couple stores doing over 2/3 mil PLN gross a year and run pathetically.with 80K$ you can start a good business if you choose right location and merchandise in Poland ,in states you will need over 250k.I see the same trend coming to Poland as well very quickly.
If you have any questions PM me I will be glad to help if I can.