Here's the idea. I plan on capitalizing on the yuppie market. Big time. Yuppies love to go out and eat all the time here in Tampa. And the dining scene here is dismal. It is filled with chain restaurants frequented by tourists and retirees (we are the original home of the Outback Steakhouse empire). I plan on serving up microwaved meals that you can find in your grocer's freezer. Then I will put it on a plate and arrange it in a super fancy manner with parsley and the works. And I will give it my own name. If it is a frozen tuna casserole dinner, I will call it Tuna (insert any random French word here). And the overhaed and labor costs will be low. All you need is a couple of guys working microwaves that are heating the meals up and putting dishes in the dishwasher. Alot of yuppies can't tell the difference between fine food and regular slop. So I will price the food very expensively. My only problem is when chefs or food critics come around. They will be able to tell the difference.
2006-11-09 11:30:42 · 16 answers · asked by cannonball 1 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
While it may be true that a lot of people can't tell the difference between great ingredients in food and doo-doo, people on some level, perhaps below conscious awareness, migrate away from restaurants that migrate towards cheaper ingredients.
I have seen this a lot of times. A restaurant will open, and will be using good ingredients for their food. Then over time, they will gradually experiment with using cheaper ingredients, customers disappear, and the owner/manager wonders where the customers went.
I happened to talk to a restaurant manager today about this and he agreed that whenever a restaurant migrates to cheaper ingredients, the customers leave, for whatever the reason may be.
I can tell the difference. Most people I have met can tell the difference also. I have eaten in restaurants that serve canned food, and Italian food that was obviously from a TV dinner. I never went back, and surprise, they had very few if any customers.
I don't think your idea will work.
2006-11-09 11:45:43 · answer #1 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Exactly - the problem would be the critics,etc. and that can have your business fail pronto. Why not try something in the range of your concept- but not microwaved food.... There is a yuppie bar near me and they make the bank on a VERY simple concept. There kitchen has no deep fryers or anything. They serve app's only (which yuppies love). Cheese plates. Hummos plates. Sushi grade sliced tuna, etc. Nothing that entails any serious cooking --- just serving food on nice plates and charging hefty for it. Keep it simple and work on the ambiance --- that's what will help you succeed. Good luck.
2006-11-09 11:38:35 · answer #2 · answered by bluecat3636 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great plan!! And don't forget the food that comes in the cans and one serving microwave foods. Some of the most expensive restaurants here have food that is inedible but they are packed every night. Don't worry about the food critics, their job depends on giving the industry a good vibe. Best of luck to you!
2006-11-09 11:48:37 · answer #3 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that's legal. For one thing, you probably can't tell the customer's it's fresh when it's not. Also, the microwave dinners company probably doesn't allow for the reselling of the dinners unless it's by a licensed supermarket.
It's an interesting idea, but you have to realize that there's a lot to think about. You can't just start selling things and expect to make money.
2006-11-09 11:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by Kermit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds alittle fantastical, but if it fools the yuppies than it would be brilliant. And who cares when the chefs and food critics come around. You're serving yuppies...not food critics.
But seriously, your entire plan is based on the tastes of someone who doesn't know what real taste is. Pretty thin ice if you ask me.
2006-11-09 11:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by sealguy77 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that's a very good idea. Most people will be able to tell the difference between a frozen dinner and just made meals.
2006-11-09 14:15:06 · answer #6 · answered by kewlkat103 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds dishonest. Why not just advertise what you're doing and sell for appropriate prices, since most people can actually tell real food from frozen dinners.
2006-11-12 00:35:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes food critics and chefs can tell the difference.
2006-11-09 11:38:57 · answer #8 · answered by miss m. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Microwave dinners in a restaurant? Jeez Thank God i am in the uk!
lol
2006-11-09 11:39:20 · answer #9 · answered by english_rose10 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your catering is too specialized. Full service caterers handle the main dishes and the desserts. Most of the items you mentioned can be purchased in the bakery section of your local supermarket.
2016-05-22 01:32:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋