Take better notes before you sign.

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1. Foot traffic observation sheet

Address: __________________________ Observer: __________________

Counting point and rule: ______________________________________________

Count at the same entrance and repeat comparable sessions across days. Note disruptions. Do not infer sensitive personal traits about people passing by.

Date & timeMinutesPassers-byWeather / event / access notes

Example only: 84 people ÷ 30 minutes × 60 = 168 per observed hour. This is not a daily count or a sales forecast. Passing, entering and buying are different measures.

What needs another visit? __________________________________________________

2. Restaurant site comparison

Site A: ________________________ Site B: ________________________

Deal-breakers first

□ Permitted use and required approvals checked with a qualified local professional
□ Ventilation / extraction route, water, drainage and electrical capacity checked
□ Written rent, deposit, maintenance, escalation and fit-out obligations obtained
□ Customer access, signage, crossing barriers, waste and delivery arrangements checked

If a requirement is unresolved, mark it unknown and investigate. A high score does not override a deal-breaker.

CriterionWeightA (1–5)B (1–5)Evidence / unknowns
Customer fit30%
Visibility & access25%
Total occupancy cost25%
Operational fit20%

Suggested weights only: adjust to your format before scoring; weights should total 100%. Score 1 = weak, 3 = acceptable, 5 = strong. Unknown is not zero: investigate before calculating a final result.

Worked example: A (4,3,2,4) = 4×0.30 + 3×0.25 + 2×0.25 + 4×0.20 = 3.25/5. B (3,4,4,3) = 3.50/5. These are fictional scores, not recommendations for real premises.

Outstanding questions / person responsible: __________________________________