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Snakes & Lattes Announces The Planned Opening Of Its New Boardgame Bar/Café Location in Guelph, Ontario
Snakes & Lattes Announces The Planned Opening Of Its New Boardgame Bar/Café Location in Guelph, Ontario.
About this update from Amfil Technologies Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Amfil Technologies Inc. (OTC: FUNN), through its primary subsidiary, Snakes & Lattes Inc., is pleased to announce the projected opening of its newest Snakes & Lattes branded boardgame bar/café venue in Guelph, Ontario. This will be the Company’s sixth operational brick and mortar location. The venue is expected to open by the end of September 2020, just in time to cater to the area’s large population of returning university and college students.The Company originally announced in August 2019 that Snakes & Lattes would be expanding into Guelph by transforming an existing boardgame café called ‘The Boardroom’ into a Snakes & Lattes branded venue. In December 2019, the lease was secured, and planning commenced to make alterations to the venue which included the addition of a small kitchen.The construction plans were interrupted by the onset of COVID-19. Throughout the pandemic, the Company exercised appropriate and necessary caution by diligently following all public health recommendations and guidelines. Construction initiatives on the location were temporarily delayed to ensure the safety of all employees, service providers, and the general public.As businesses begin to re-open, the Company is determined to resume its venue expansion plans with a few adjustments where necessary to streamline the process. For example, the Company has elected to temporarily delay construction of the new kitchen until the venue and its customer base have been firmly established. This will expedite the location opening and get the business generating revenue.Renovations and alterations will be done in phases after the location is up and running.Phase 1 (August 2020)Construction of benchesTables and chairsOutdoor signageConverting front counter into a bar with elevated seatingInstallation of network and security systemsObtaining larger capacity from Fire Department.Phase 2 (planned for late 2020 or early 2021)We have already obtained a building permit Install a small hood (fryer and stove) to upgrade the food Construction of mini open kitchenThe landlord has been very accommodating through the economic shutdown and has offered a discount on rent until the economy opens back up completely.This is the first time the Company has taken over and converted an existing Board Game Cafe to a Snakes & Lattes. This strategy is expec...