Cybercafes in Phx...

[Dennis Kibbe]

On Wednesday 04 September 2002 09:44 pm, you wrote:
> As much as I would love to see more places offer this, in general I
> think the opposite is probably true.  Meaning that generally the 'seat'
> is more valuable occupied by someone spending money than not.  Having
> wireless encourages people to stay for longer, which actually can be a
> BAD thing depending on the business.
>
> I think only places getting money from beverages are really prone to
> benefiting.  Example:  If its a 'meal' place.  I come in and order 10.00
> meal and 2.00 drink.  Stay 30 minutes.  If its wireless maybe I stay 1.5
> hours instead but only get an additional 2.00 drink.  The owner is
> losing out on a potentional 12.00 sitting twice. (simplistic example)
> Point being unless the environment is one where getting a customer to
> STAY is more profitable than turning them quickly wireless, could cause
> more harm than good. :(
>
> If Duck & Decanter is more a 'bar' than a restaurant it might be a good
> move.

It's a deli - wine room - kitchen gadgets - coffee shop with indoor and out 
door seating with live music on the weekends. Peak hours are lunch time, they 
close early evening.

Dennis