Thinking about opening a restaurant/pub targeting college students... (Raleigh: real estate, rental)

[BabyBoomers]

...any ideas on where would be a good location?...Franklin St?
...any websites to research the market, rents, etc?

Thanks all

[leoandthefish]

Hi Keith,

Finding a good commercial real estate agent would be better than websites for your research. It shouldn't cost you anything as a tenant. If you want a recommendation, I have a friend who has represented other restaurateurs in the Chapel Hill area. You can message me for contact info if you want.

If not, check out LoopNet.com and CoStar.com for rental rate info.

[GenerAznX]

Hillsborough Street in Raleigh and 9th Street in Durham are the major college hangouts along with Franklin.

[brooks2007]

I never had ANY money to spend when I was a student. I would have come to your restaurant if you offered bowls of Top Ramen for a quarter! or...

[ncsualum2004]

You should consider talking to somewhere like the small business center at Wake tech
Wake Tech Small Business Center - Wake Technical Community College