We Started A Burrito Spot In A Home Depot Parking Lot – It Brings In $2.3 Million/Year
Lydia Holmes and John Clarke started a food shed in a Home Depot parking lot called LJ's Lil' Café. Business was slow at first, but after Eater LA published a rave review of their breakfast burritos, their sales skyrocketed. In 2025, Holmes and Clarke opened a second location and brought in over $2.3 million in sales for the year. Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: http://cnb.cx/2kxl2rf Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus About CNBC Make It.: CNBC Make It. is a new section of CNBC dedicated to making you smarter about managing your business, career, and money. Want to get ahead at work? Then you need to learn how to make effective small talk. In CNBC’s new online course, How To Talk To People At Work, expert instructors teach you how to use everyday conversation to gain visibility, build meaningful relationships and advance your career. Use coupon code EARLYBIRD for 20% off. Offer valid from April 20, 2026 to May 4, 2026. Terms apply. https://cnb.cx/3OfRmzP Connect with CNBC Make It. Online Get the latest updates: https://www.cnbc.com/make-it Find CNBC Make It. on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It. on Twitter: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It. on Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It. On LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/MakeItLinkedIn #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt #HowIMadeIt We Started A Burrito Spot In A Home Depot Parking Lot – It Brings In $2.3 Million/Year

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