Tuesday, November 8, 2011

5 Steps to build successful private party and catering businesses

 In today's economy it is no surprise that restaurant owners turn and search how to maximize their restaurants' revenue potentials. Many successfully look beyond the dinning rooms of their restaurants and branch out to private party and catering opportunities which can be of great benefit to any restaurant bottom line. Find out how this guidelines can help you build successful private party and catering businesses.
1. Focus your efforts- set specific revenue goals and booking objectives for the week, month, quarter, and year. Learn the needs of your guests and your restaurant capabilities.
2. Invest in the necessities like systems, infrastructures, and the people you hire.
3. Aim your marketing efforts to the right individuals- marketing to those with decision making power is the key to attracting new business.
4. Seek and take advantage of opportunities- train your stuff to sell catering and private party spaces, and use your restaurant to advertise your cooking capabilities. Also utilize your website and all of your social media outlets.
5. Underpromise and over deliver- accommodate request that can be achieved because consistency in  service is the key to building positive reputation for successful catering and private party businesses.

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