No small start up would want to take on the responsibility of managing rentals/repairs etc of adjoining flats, as well trying to get there new business moving even if the numbers look good on paper.

This location may not be right for a new FH Tofu Emporium, I might be completely wrong, Canvas & Cream seem to be doing well (great bagels). Location and understanding your target market is key to any business, you don't open a Coffee Kiosk 2 miles from a train station and call it 'Locomotive Latte'

FH isn't quite EastD just yet (heard that before), but there are signs of traction, start ups just need to have faith in their product/service and go for it, go ask some of the new shop keepers (love that old skool term) on Dartmouth road for their advice, people love telling their own stories!

And Landlords do need to wise up and have faith, even they were young once...