Building A Business Empire From Scratch In Another World

Nixie and Gwendolyn listened intently, nodding along with Felix's confident assertions. They understood his point completely.

No restaurant would willingly pay 10 million Gold Coins for a 1-Star or even 30 million for a 2-Star chef when they could get away with much less.

The allure of such generous salaries would surely draw many skilled chefs to their doorstep.

"In this industry," Felix continued, "chefs are everything! Good ones are like gold dust; losing them feels like cutting off your own lifeline. While many places offer decent treatment, few are willing to cough up those kinds of salaries, even though there's no shortage of talented chefs roaming the capital."

Felix leaned back casually, adding with confidence, "And let's be real, we're not short on funds either! I truly believe we'll profit far more than what we're paying these chefs.

"But big bro," Gwendolyn interjected with a frown, "if we do this, we might tick off other restaurants. That can't be good!"

Nixie nodded in agreement. "If Morningstar chefs are earning 10 million or even 30 million Gold Coins while others only get half that amount, it could create serious tension in the industry."

Felix chuckled and waved dismissively. "Relax! That's their problem, not ours! If they decide to stir up trouble over it, they'll find themselves in deep shit."

Even though those established restaurants had formidable connections and years of experience backing them up, Felix stood firm in his belief that he had strengths of his own.

While some restaurants have established a solid foothold in the Royal Capital after years of development, Felix wasn't one to be underestimated.

Sure, his foundation might not be as stable as theirs, and he may appear weaker compared to those long-standing establishments.

But make no mistake, he has strengths of his own and won't be taken down easily.

Felix glanced at the map and pointed to the Wulleamp District. "We'll start here," he declared confidently. "From Wulleamp District, we'll gradually expand into other areas of the Royal Capital over time."

Gwendolyn and Nixie nodded in agreement.

He continued, "Wulleamp District may be one of the poorest and least developed areas in the Royal Capital, but there are still plenty of wealthy individuals living here."

"Big bro," Nixie chimed in with curiosity, "how many restaurants are we planning to open in the Royal Capital?"

Felix paused for a moment, studying the map thoughtfully. "You know," he said slowly, "Bridgemoor City can't even compare to the Royal Capital. Each district here is two, three, or even ten times larger than anything back in Brigdemoor City! We could easily open multiple branches within just one district."

Snapping back to reality, Felix announced decisively, "For now, we'll launch five branches in Wulleamp District, all in different locations."

"Got it!" Gwendolyn and Nixie replied with understanding.

"So here's the plan: get ready to hire all the staff we need because this time we're not opening just one branch at a time. We're launching three branches simultaneously! As more opportunities arise, we'll continue expanding," Felix explained with enthusiasm. "It's going to be a busy period ahead!"

"Okay, big bro!" Gwendolyn and Nixie responded with serious expressions.

"Now go get everything prepared," Felix said while waving his hand dismissively.

With determined nods toward him, Gwendolyn and Nixie left the conference room, leaving Felix alone with his thoughts.

"Status Window," he muttered under his breath.

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[ Business Empire System ]

[ System Status ]

Host:[ Felix Morningstar ]

Age:[ 20 years old ]

Race: [ Human ]

Cultivation [Knight/Mage]: Tier 5 Grandmaster Dual Elemental Mage/ Tier 5 Grandmaster Knight.

Bloodline: [ None ]

Talents: [Knight Cultivation :8 Stars[Mage Cultivation :9 Stars ] [Management : 9 Stars]

Current Industry: [ Food and Beverages Industry]

Industry Completion Rate :[ 0.04% ].

System Shop: [Unlocked ] : [ Food and Beverages Industry Shop ]

[ Cultivation Shop ]

Main Mission: [ Develop every selected industry to the peak ].

Side Mission : [ Open 10 Origin Restaurant Branches In Wulleamp District].

Duration : [ Four Months ]

Punishment For Failure : [ Destruction of the Host Soul ].

Rewards : [ 10 Million BEP ]

Note : [ With every branch the Host opens, you will receive 1 Million BEP ].

Business Empire Points (BEP): [ 2 Million ( BEP ) ].

Wheel of Industries Lottery:[ 1 ]

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Felix glanced at his status window, a smile creeping onto his lips.

It had been ages since he last checked it, and now he noticed some exciting updates.

His Cultivation levels had soared to Tier 5 Grandmaster Knight and Tier 5 Grandmaster Dual Elemental Mage!

Plus, his industry completion rate had ticked up to an impressive 0.04%. Talk about progress!

Then he looked at the new mission the system release a while ago, that made him raise an eyebrow in surprise.

According to the mission he have to open ten new branches of the Morningstar Restaurant in Wulleamp District alone!

Initially, Felix had planned for just five branches but didn't expect the system to push him further.

Yet, as he thought it through, it made sense: Wulleamp District was twice the size of Brigdemoor City, which itself was three times larger than New York City back on Earth.

That meant Wulleamp District was at least six times bigger than NYC!

Sure, Wulleamp District might be one of the poorer and less developed areas in the Royal Capital, but it still boasted plenty of wealthy individuals, merchants, powerful Mana Cultivators, and even small noble families with deep pockets.

Felix wasn't worried about attracting rich customers; anyone who could establish themselves in the Royal Capital was no ordinary person. He believed that opening the Morningstar Restaurant here would be a hit!

After all, he possessed modern culinary knowledge and recipes far more advanced than what this world offered.

While their culinary scene was well-developed, it still lagged behind Earth's standards.

Shaking his head with determination, Felix focused on the details under the mission panel that caught his attention.

"System," he asked with curiosity, "are you saying I'll receive 1 Million BEP for every branch of Morningstar Restaurant I open?"

[ Yes, Host ] came the system's reply.

"So does that mean there won't be any more missions related to opening branches?" Felix probed again.

[ Correct.This mission is your last regarding branch openings ] Said the system.

Felix nodded thoughtfully; no more waiting for missions meant he could earn BEP by simply expanding his restaurant chain! If he opened a hundred branches?

That could net him a whopping 100 Million BEP! His eyes sparkled with excitement at this prospect, this was fantastic news!

However, reality set in when he considered staffing those restaurants; finding enough Spirit Chefs and other staff wouldn't be easy since they weren't exactly as common as cabbages on street corners.

[ Oh wait I almost forgot!"For every 1 Million BEP you earn from opening branches only applies to 1 Star Restaurant Buildings. If you open a branch with 2 Star Restaurant Buildings, you'll earn 2 Million BEP, and so forth. ] The system interjected suddenly.

Felix's eyes widened in shock. So if he opened a branch with 3 Star Restaurant Buildings? That would mean earning 3 Million BEP per branch.

And if he dared to aim higher with 9-Star Restaurant Buildings?

A staggering 9 million BEP awaited per branch! Felix could hardly contain himself; this opportunity felt almost too good to be true.

[ But Host, each level of Restaurant Building must match the corresponding level of chef; otherwise, you won't receive the BEP ]

But then, like a bucket of cold water splashing down on his enthusiasm, the system chimed in.

Suddenly, Felix's excitement fizzled out.

He couldn't help but twitch his lips in disbelief. "System, you really know how to kill a mood," he muttered under his breath.

The system remained silent, as if it hadn't even heard him.

Shaking his head with a wry smile, Felix began to ponder the implications of what the system had just said.

After all, there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world! When he first heard about the potential millions of BEP from opening branches at various levels, it felt like an irresistible dream.

But now reality set in: this stingy system wasn't just going to hand over millions without some hard work on his part.

If he wanted to open a branch using 2-Star Restaurant Buildings, he'd need to hire a 2-Star Spirit Chef.

For a 3-Star branch? A 3-Star Spirit Chef was essential. And if he aimed for that coveted 9-Star Restaurant Building? He'd better find himself a top-tier 9-Star Spirit Chef!

With these thoughts swirling around in his mind, Felix sighed and shook his head again. "System, you really are something else."

Felix let out a heavy sigh, feeling the weight of his ambitions pressing down on him. If he wanted to expand his restaurant empire by opening new branches, he'd need to hire a slew of Spirit Chefs.

Currently, he could only afford one 1-Star Chef and two 2-Star Chefs, with a slim chance of snagging a 3-Star Chef if luck was on his side.

Glancing at his remaining BEP (Business Empire Points), he realized that the number of restaurants he could open was painfully limited.

"Hey System," Felix suddenly asked, breaking the silence in the conference room. "According to my mission, I need to open ten branches in Wulleamp District, right?"

[ Exactly, Host ] the system replied promptly.

"And the reward for this mission is 10 million BEP?" Felix continued.

[ Yes, Host ] came the calm response.

"So that means for each branch I open, I'll earn 1 million BEP?" Felix pressed further.

"Yes, Host," the system confirmed.

Felix's eyes sparkled with realization. "If I open a branch with a 2-Star Restaurant Building, that's part of the mission too, right?" A smile crept across his face.

[ Yes! You are correct, Host ] the system replied calmly.

"Great! So if I go ahead and open that branch with a 2-Star Restaurant Building, I'll earn... 2 million BEP?" Felix narrowed his eyes thoughtfully as he posed this question.

[ Yes Host ] The system paused for just a moment before responding cautiously.

A chuckle escaped Felix's lips as relief washed over him.

While earning 2 million BEP from a single branch sounded promising, he knew that if he wanted to maximize his earnings further down the line, he'd have to aim for higher-level Restaurant Buildings.

With newfound determination coursing through him, Felix glanced at his status window and closed it decisively. Standing up from his chair in the conference room, he felt ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead.

From now on, alongside Trinity, Gwendolyn Brixton, Zephyr Nixie, and Jarvis, they would all be incredibly busy building their empire together.