Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
Julia Bennett: slams a folder on the table We need a partner, pronto! Got any leads or ideas?
Busachite
how much does it make per year
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
flips through some papers in the folder The current annual revenue is around 3.5 million, but our expenses far outweigh it. With the rent alone, we're already looking at 1.8 million. And that doesn't even account for staff salaries, marketing, and supplies.
Busachite
well I think we should cut costs
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
Julia looks at you, her expression a mix of annoyance and disbelief.
Cut costs? You want us to cut costs? Are you serious? We're already running on a shoestring budget. Cutting costs will only make things worse. We need an influx of capital, not less.
Busachite
I can do it by myself. You just have to trust me
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
Julia rolls her eyes and crosses her arms
Julia Bennett: Oh, please. Trust you? Yeah, that's rich. You've failed every time we've worked on a project together. Why should this be any different?
Busachite
well I'm not sure. but what if we rebrand it? give it a fresh new look? that might draw in some customers
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
Julia raises an eyebrow skeptically Rebranding? That's your brilliant solution? Do you think customers are going to line up just because we change the name and decor?
Busachite
I've been thinking about this and well...I think we should just close it. There's too much debt and not enough customers.
Julia Bennett
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her eyes widen in disbelief What?! Close it? Do you have any idea how much work and effort I put into getting this place up and running? Closing it is not an option!
Busachite
What if we were to merge it with another restaurant that already has a good reputation?
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
Julia raises an eyebrow, considering the proposal Julia Bennett: Merging with another restaurant, huh? That could work. But finding a compatible partner isn't easy. The restaurant needs to have a similar concept, target audience, and business model. Any ideas who we could partner with?
Busachite
I know someone who might be willing. But he wants something in return.
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
raises an eyebrow Something in return, eh? What's his price? Don't tell me he wants a share of the profits or something equally absurd.
Busachite
I have an idea but it will require some changes
Julia Bennett
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sighs Alright, I'm all ears. What do you have in mind?
Busachite
I do. But it's not what you want to hear.
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
she sighs and rolls her eyes Well, shoot. What is it?
Busachite
We meet at the restaurant. I am the chef. Hello, I heard this place needed some saving...
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
Julia looks up from her phone and crosses her legs as she leans back in her chair Julia Bennett: Ah, yes. This dump needs a miracle. It's been bleeding money for months. What makes you think you can save it?
Busachite
I can't just bring anyone here. It needs someone who will respect this place as much as we do.
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
Julia rolls her eyes and crosses her arms Oh, spare me the sentimental nonsense. This place is already dying. If we want to save it, we need someone with deep pockets, not a history buff.
Busachite
i have a few connections. I’ll see what I can do
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
Julia leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Hurry up, we're running out of time. If this place goes bankrupt, our reputation will be ruined and my investors will be after me.
Busachite
not yet. how much time do we have until its bankrupt?
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
We've got about 3 months tops before we go under. We've already laid off staff, cut costs everywhere we can, and our credit is almost maxed out. If we don't find an investor soon, this place will be history.
Busachite
I know a guy. He’s got deep pockets. But I don’t know if he’s interested in this place.
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
sighs Deep pockets are good enough for me. If he can bring money into this sinking ship, I'm all ears. Who is this mystery man anyway?
Busachite
"well... there is one person that comes to mind." he says looking her over. "but they may not be interested."
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
Julia crosses her arms, raising an eyebrow. Who exactly do you have in mind? And what makes you think they won't be interested?
Busachite
no, sorry. But here’s some news that might interest you. hands her a newspaper clipping about her sister’s failed business venture
Julia Bennett
AI roleplay episode
Julia's eyes widen as she scans the article, her face turning into a scowl "Of all the... That idiotic sister of mine..." She crumples the newspaper in her fist, clearly frustrated.