Hi thinking of openiing a service like this , does anyone go to the store for people?
2006-10-24 08:43:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
i use this service often
but as far as i know each store has there own people providingthis service
good luck
2006-10-24 08:45:31 · answer #1 · answered by dandyl 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some of the larger stores in our area have delivery available. You can certainly give it a try...many people would be happy to pay a delivery charge to not have to go to the store themselves. However, you have to make it economical too. Just remember, it's not just the delivery part you also have to do the shopping and packing and many people are very picky about their groceries. You may have to do huge orders (2-3 carts worth) but you can't charge extra for that. You'll have to come up with a flat fee for delivery or it will be too complicated for your prospective customers.
2006-10-24 08:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've just paid a PREMIUM for emergency grocery delivery to my elderly aunt who is literally starving because she is too sick to get food! I am too far away to deliver food to her so had to pay over $100 delivery on $179 worth of groceries that would have cost less than $100 if purchased in a local market. She doesn't live in a huge urban area so isn't within delivery range of local markets. I do hope you consider the large need for food service to the elderly! It is a huge need but there really aren't many options for those of us with elderly loved ones in need who are too far away to help.
2006-10-24 11:47:26 · answer #3 · answered by My old aunt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The elderly certainly use and appreciate it!! Our county has it and is quite popular. Cost $5 in town and $10.00 for out of town. Best of luck in your adventures. P.S. This service is especially helpful when people are ill,disabled or no longer drive and don't forget if it's a northern region the snow will soon be flying....
2016-05-22 08:40:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds intriguing if you're available during all store hours. I know even one of the biggest supermarkets in town doesn't deliver here. Think about the radius you'll deliver to, know the products. Like if someone wants a can of green beans, you have to ask them the size and what brand they prefer. Have reliable transportation. Make yourself a schedule of deliveries so you don't overbook yourself. Will you accept checks?
Trust me, if I had a service like that to deliver from my favorite store which doesn't deliver here, I'd be all over it.
2006-10-24 09:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Market to the elderly, it'll be a sure fire hit!
2006-10-24 08:44:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋