The choice of locating the business in the suburbs of the county turned out to be the masterstroke of the business. The turnover after six months operation was massive. At the expiration of the 1yr rent the management took up a 5yrs lease.
This is my entry to the Zapficmonday240 character story contest with the prompt "lease" and hosted by @freewritehouse @felt.buzz and @zapfic.club