Conversation so far:
What was a business venture West started?
West founded the record label and production company GOOD Music in 2004, in conjunction with Sony BMG, shortly after releasing his debut album, The College Dropout.
Was this record label successful?
GOOD Music has released ten albums certified gold or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America .
What was another business venture he started?
In August 2008, West revealed plans to open 10 Fatburger restaurants in the Chicago area.

Question: Were these restaurants successful?
Self-contained rewrite: Were the restaurants opened  by West  in 2009 Auguest successful?