I'm seriously thinking of opening a deli. I'm open for any ideas before moving forward.
2006-06-28 00:25:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Deli's can be a profitable business. First, you need a location that will guarantee a lot of traffic and I don't mean just cars driving by. Foot traffic is just as important, maybe even more so. If you are located close to a large supermarket with lower prices and are trying to rely mainly on the sales of meats and cheeses to generate profits, you probably won't do as well. Same thing if you are located near another, more popular Deli.
Having known a number of owners of Delicatessans, I've found the ones that do the best are located near a public park or other large open space where people can gather and eat. Another profitable angle is to be located near several large businesses and to offer delivery services. The quality of the food served is extremely important. Anyone can slap a couple of pieces of water injected ham between a couple of slices of generic white bread and call it a sandwich.
You will have to check the zoning laws for the area you want to operate your Deli in. Can you have several tables for people wanting to eat there or will it be a strictly "to go" operation?
You will have to make sure that your facility is clean, the meats, cheeses, and other foodstuffs you use are top quality and taste good. The bread you use for your sandwiches is extremely important.
As with any business venture, you will need to take some time to research. Possible competition, laws and zoning ordinances, possible locations, costs of product, employee availability if you are going to hire people to work for you. The costs of refrigeration units for storing fresh foods are substantial.
The list goes on and on and on but the basic message is, do the legwork BEFORE you make a substantial investment in opening a business of this type. If you decide to go ahead, come up with marketing angles to generate publicity and word of mouth sales. Keep your customers happy and wanting your product that they can't get (or at least think they can't get) at another similar business or grocery chain. Good Luck.
2006-06-28 02:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by cc smith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on location. and quality.
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2006-06-28 14:37:31 · answer #2 · answered by ABN Save 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
may be
2006-06-28 07:49:13 · answer #3 · answered by mannishwalia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋