SITING (LOCATIONS) OF FOOD JOINTS

This blog for the past few weeks has taken cherished readers through the subject matter "Food joints, why people patronise them, its economic importance, and the category of people who patronize them, the services they provide, and an academic study in the activities of vendors/vending.

A patron buying from an Abelemkpe-based eatery

This post will look at where most of these joints are located and the conveniences therein for buyers and sellers alike.

In Accra, most vendors who sell in local areas or neighbourhoods have their customer base right there in those areas.

One seldom buys from a place that is new to them unless it comes highly commended by a colleague.

However, the story is different from eateries and restaurants though people sometimes stick to one.

In highly populated areas like Maamobi, Nima, Kotobabi, Jamestown, Chokor, Lapaz among others residents buy from specific vendors and interestingly, they are known by these vendors.

Food joint by the Alajo main road

The type of meal, the time they [patrons] come to buy their food and even how much they spend are known by vendors.

Foods like Banku, kenkey, Fufu, Plain rice with stew, gari and beans have places where one can visit to get the best.

Some  eateries have their cooking spots just by their locations 

A regular structure for a normal food joint in Accra

For instant, Osu, Jamestown and Chorkor are noted to sell the best kenkey in the capital. This could be attributed to the fact that they are predominantly Ga communities and the fact the dish is a Ga delicacy.

Vendors mostly choose sites that are close to schools, major and busy roads, hospitals, offices and densely populated areas.

It has become evident therefore that it is important to identify your customers first before choosing a location.

Food vending in Accra has become a lucrative business venture and at least a minimum of five (5) can be seen in every corner.