Comments on: The Cereality Franchise Dead Pool: VOTE NOW!

By: CEREALITY: Do Some Franchisees DESERVE Unhappiness? | Unhappy Franchisee

CEREALITY: Do Some Franchisees DESERVE Unhappiness? | Unhappy Franchisee — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:18:05 +0000

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By: Sean Kelly

Sean Kelly — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:37:29 +0000

Anyone know the exact date it closed?

Here’s a picture of it closed up
http://moremadonnalessjesus.org/2009/02/24/downtown-hubris/#comment-176

That was posted February, 2009. Another source said “early 2009″

The blogger wrote “First, everyone knew that a cafe specializing in cereal was a bad idea. Even pot heads can make their own cereal.”

Normally, I would feel sorry for the franchisee who “bet the house” on a venture, but in this case she should have read FranchisePick.com and learned that every standalone Cereality has closed.

OK, I still feel sorry for this couple and their cereal cafe dream… but sometimes franchising is God’s way of telling you you’ve got to much money and not enough common sense.

By: rob

rob — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:39:40 +0000

FYI: as of March 2009, it is closed. Not sure if it closed earlier, but thats what I’ve read off review sites.

By: rob

rob — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:49:02 +0000

Any updates on this cereality? I guessed Jan 09, but it seems to still be there. You think this one might actually last?

By: erin

erin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:42:39 +0000

well, I woke up this morning after seeing cereality thinking that would be my next business. I was thinking of opening one in Flagstaff and why wouldnt it work??? How about if i charged less than the 4.00?? I guess being a franchise maybe it wouldnt be feasible.thanks for the ideas

By: Michael Goode

Michael Goode — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:27:50 +0000

Wendy, have you seen the detailed financials? Have you run the numbers yourself? There is a lot more to a successful business than popularity. Some businesses just are not economically viable.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:03:04 +0000

Can anyone tell me why a paint your own pottery studio would not be a wise investment? This one has been open less than a year and I will buy it for 60K. It is in Mill Creek, WA. They were asking 90k. The concept seems solid and the place is always packed. I would appreciate solid info on why this might not be a good investment. Thanks for your time! Wendy

By: TuckerBox

TuckerBox — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:25:22 +0000

Wendy, I say to you NO, NO and one more time, NO! That is just throwing money away. Paint your own pottery is as bad a meal assembly and ebay stores and now dozens of others.

SAVE THE MONEY!

If you really can afford to throw away 90k, give it to charity.

By: Snapped, Crackled & Flopped: RIP State College Cereality

Snapped, Crackled & Flopped: RIP State College Cereality — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:30:42 +0000

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By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:52:15 +0000

I am looking at a Paint your own pottery francise called Color Me Mine. This location is in Mill Creek Washington and has been open less than a year. The owner has another studio in Queen Anne and it is doing well but too far from my home. She is having a baby and wants to be a stay at home mom. She is asking 90k. I would greatly appreciate any feedback on Color Me Mine. Their wed site is ColorMeMine.com. Thanks, Wendy