I have a buddy who has 3 subway shops those do well.. not sure what is worse dealing with minimum wage in in the food service industry or working with low end contractors pick your poison

I would be very careful commercial in small towns can stay vacant for EVER and a Day.just drive through any small town between Dallas and New mexico.. look down the main street.. nice brick buildings 90% vacant then on the outskirts of town a walmart and the associated fast food joints..the resi might work.. and maybe you change the commerical to cheap storage but put NO value in its cash flow would be my advice unless there is some compelling reason you think those would be leased.. if there was demand they would not be vacant would be my thought

The patrons with too much alcohol in one mixed drink will get  buzzed too fast and not be able to have more drinks.For food main meals there is not much profit.

Many of these spots have some great breweries around as well as food stops!

I've been able to deduce rent rates for inline stores, kiosks, and food courts within malls.Can anyone help with anchor tenant rates in Southern California malls?

Food for thought.... and happy to discuss further.Mike  

I'd like to give you food for thought about a few more items. 

As others have said, from an investor's standpoint, you should be able to find an investment that is improving your financial position and not draining your cash reserves.Sorry for the long post, I realize I'm jumping all over the place but this is just food for thought from another HB'er :)

Not Starbucks, Whole Foods and an Apple store. 

Sorry this was long and I hope I gave you some food for thought.