What is the cost of being the Boss?

[SundaySous]

Was talking to a manager that works for a franchisee of a fast food chain. I was told it cost's over $3,000 daily just to open the doors. I'm pretty sure that includes the labor.

Does it cost $20,000 a week to operate a business like this? Or a place you would actually patronize?

[san]

yes. upscale steakhouse I used to work at averaged nearly 28k/week on cost of goods alone. plus 53k for controlleable expenses. plus rent. they did pull a nice profit relatively speaking but it is a pretty fine (and scary) line between successful and not