Choose which of the paragraphs A – G fit into the gaps. There is one extra paragraph which does not fit in any of the gaps

A. Once we had the money organized we had to find a place. The site we chose was a former clothes shop which made it ideal because it already had the right kind of floor and lightning. The lease was typical of properties in the area at between £30,000 and £35,000 and we had to put in an oven, counter, upstairs preparation area, tills, fridges and freezers, making our start-up costs around £50,000.

B. The first day, however, was a real trial. We took £200, less than even half of what we need to break even, and we had the prospect of the less busy January and February season approaching.

C. The busy time is obviously the lunchtime but that can extend to 3.30 p.m. Our business continues longer than many sandwich bars where that lunch-hour trade is the be-all and end-all.

D. Our families were incredibly supportive and helpful. My father, a carpenter by trade, helped out with the shop fitting, while Sonya’s aunt was a fund of useful ideas for sandwich fillings and types of bread. She was so enthusiastic she wanted to help out in the shop but we felt that at 86 she was better off at home.

E. Other preparations that we felt were important included trying to gain some practical experience. Sonya had worked in a small Gloucestershire café and I had spent two months in McDonald’s.

F. Getting the right people was very important and we rejected about nine out of ten people. It is important to build an efficient team who can work together in a friendly way, and deal politely and efficiently with the public.

G. However, people are generally still conservative in this market. Our biggest sellers are chicken, cheese, ham and tuna. More exotic fillings such as marinaded red pepper and goat cheese have fewer takers. Four or five types of bread are very popular.

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