The permitting fees and time to open a restaurant in SF are astronomical. There is also a finite amount of space in SF, so the owner can collude or otherwise en

The permitting fees and time to open a restaurant in SF are astronomical. There is also a finite amount of space in SF, so the owner can collude or otherwise engage in price fixing using his existing market position. also, the owner can drop prices and sell at a loss or near loss and force you out of the market if you somehow manage to get the permits.