My name is John Magee.  My partner and I,  Mike McDonald are in the very beginning stages of  searching for the perfect small restaurant/deli/sandwich shop.  I went to culinary school after high school and have worked for both large hotel/restaurant chains as well as mom and pop operations during my 20's.  I then have worked in the administrative/managment field for the past 15 years.  I have never gotten the food biz out of my brain!  I am now 44 and I am ready to start thinking about persuing my dream.  My partner has not come from restaurants, but has a advertising/business background.  He is 48.   We are both employed, stable and own a home together.  We are very cautious as to how, where, when we start our business due to this awful economy.  We do not have a ton of working capital available, but we think we might be able to start this business if we find the right deal.   What we are looking for:  A small restaurant that has a hood, grease trap and as much equipment and supplies included as possible.  The more, the better.  We want to limit our start up costs as much as possible.  We want it to be in a busy, low crime area with a large population, growth potential and alot of corporate businesses i.e. business parks, business high rises, industry.  East Cobb, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody.....open to suggestions.  We are looking for rent well under $3000.00 monthly including CAMS.  We don't want to buy an existing business from anyone, unless it is an extremely great deal.    Our concept:  Is a deli/sandwich shop that does 40% carry out the front door and 40% corporate box lunch/catering out the back door and 20% inhouse dinning.  No wait staff.  At this point, I would like to start seeing what is out there.  We will not rush into anything.  We will wait til it feels right...next month, next year.  I would like to start corresponding with you to get my feet wet and see what costs we would be in for as far as the facilities available.  Could you tell me about your background and possible give me a reference to call? John Magee