Hi Cassidy90

Being in this hawking trade myself, perhaps I can answer your question more accurately, take one of my stalls for instant which is raking in about RM9k nett(more or less) - taking into consideration that volume is a variable. To be in this business location is the number one factor to consider, believe me or not, if you have a nice spot anything is just going to sell. Of course it must be food that is of reasonable taste.

Long before I started, I have many people pouring cold water on my idea. Just like everyone else I almost abandoned my plan but hey, if it's something that you want to do, do it now. Go and find out for yourself, you can take the opinions and advice from others as a reference but don't be influenced by them. You know how to weigh them. I understand too that many shares the same view that being a hawker = no life(long hours/the heat/etc), well, it depends on how you're going to do it - the food and the system that you're going to put in place. Being a hawker I too can have a short working hours or perhaps working hours of those in the office.

At the end is just about whether can you accept the transition. From an Executive job to a Hawker, from being in an air-conditioned working environment into a hot and sweat working conditions. And from an on par level with the rest of your friends to a much more lower level. But to me, whether you're working as an Engineer, or an Executive, at the end it's all just about making money.

The most importantly is to have everything planned nicely, how much you can make a month whether you're an average or best performing hawker depends on many factors. Some are controllable while some are beyond our control. Good luck!

Be cool guys. It's just different people with different views. No right or wrong. At the end people will still do what they think is right for themselves. chill

Where are you staying? If you're from KL, please go to DBKL for license registration, MPPJ for Petaling Jaya, MPSJ for Subang Jaya and if you're from other place other than mentioned please go to your city council.

I have a friend who is knowledgeable in the F&B industry, I used to seek his advice and guidance long before. Seems like there are many people asking me for advice now, I was wondering if I could suggest my friend to provide a one to one guide for newbies who are interested in setting up F&B business for a nominal fee. I am still considering but would like to know if anyone would be interested?

Perhaps for a fee between RM200 to RM250 maybe from A to Z. Perhaps to include a list of suppliers/business know how/Insights into other players and etc.

Only for F&B business. Even if it's not for your business use it could be a place for you to learn about F&B. If many are supportive of this idea, I will proceed discussing with my friend. Any feedback or suggestions to add to the guide are welcome. thx

This post has been edited by angelsinlove: Aug 9 2010, 06:26 PM

Hi draggy

Will keep you updated once my friend agreed. Meanwhile hope to see more people with positive feedbacks. Any things else that you would like to add to the guide?