Chapter 298
The family fell silent for a moment.
Those who weren’t familiar with the industry refrained from speaking, waiting for the more knowledgeable to share their thoughts.
Brandon said, "I agree with Mr. Frowick’s analysis. Pouring more money into real estate doesn’t seem wise at this point. But if the land is cheap, we could buy it for other uses."
Avery added, "Though I’m not particularly invested in real estate, I also don’t think the market will stay hot forever. Getting out sooner might be a good move. I lean more toward developing industries or service sectors."
Maria chimed in, "Bard Garden is massive, and once all the residents move in, that’s a huge customer base. How about we build a supermarket, shopping mall, or even another Carter’s Restaurant?"
Wesley said, "That plot of land might be a bit small for another residential development, but if we use it for a supermarket, there would be a lot of unused space left, which seems like a bit of a waste.
"As for a shopping mall, Rosemont City already has enough of those. With the rise of online shopping, so many physical stores have closed. It seems too risky."
Claire massaged her shoulders and said, "A lot of customers have asked if we’d open a second location, but Arthur and I are already swamped managing one restaurant. We really don’t want the extra workload.
"If we did open another branch, I wouldn’t feel comfortable letting others manage it. I’d rather focus on perfecting the one we have."
Arthur nodded while eating. "I agree. Reputation is everything. Plenty of famous restaurant chains lose their quality by expanding too fast, and eventually, their name is tarnished."
Wesley added, "We’re heading into an aging society, and more young people don’t want to marry or have kids. The issue of elder care is becoming more pressing.