{"id":10174,"date":"2022-01-12T08:19:08","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T08:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.matusz-vad.hu\/?p=10174"},"modified":"2023-07-31T08:33:31","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T06:33:31","slug":"mitol-mukodik-az-etterem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.matusz-vad.hu\/en\/mitol-mukodik-az-etterem\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are restaurants going, or not..."},"content":{"rendered":"
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It is a difficult question to answer, but it is not impossible to understand how a restaurant can succeed, function properly and be successful in the long term. There is no doubt that a well-constructed strategy and, of course, significant start-up capital can go a long way towards success. But this is not just a professional issue these days. There are social, global aspects - all of which need to be considered! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways of approaching the subject and countless factors influence it. Location, the local audience, the presence of tourists, the the nature of the catering establishment<\/a>, type. There are supply and demand issues, market research, marketing and, not least, the repertoire on offer. Economic opportunities, raw material sourcing and labour issues must be taken into account. The appearance of the place and the interior design are important. So what makes one place good and another less so? It varies from unit to unit, depending on how you weigh it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The last, but most influential factor in the last two years, is the pandemic crisis. The economic and profitability difficulties, the lack of tourists and the domestic audience<\/a> your wallet is getting thinner. To these basic factors must be added trends, general socially evolving needs and the possibilities to adapt to them. What makes a catering business thrive? There is a reason why many people scratch their heads when they hear this question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We can ask this question<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent times - COVID season - many people have asked themselves this question in many different ways. Many things influence whether something is successful or not. It clearly takes dedication, perseverance and inevitably the word capital. Unfortunately, one of the basic principles of viability is the availability of finance to ensure that it is viable. A basic consideration for most catering businesses run for \u201eeconomic\u201d reasons is profitability. However, it is not enough to cook good food and make the establishment sufficiently desirable. Creating the right marketing is an indispensable factor, and this is reflected on the cost side. It is therefore inevitable that there should be a high degree of professionalism, not only in the kitchen, not only in the management, but also in the homogeneity of the catering establishment. The solutions are many and varied, but it is unlikely that a completely precise, uniform scheme can be devised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What makes a restaurant work well<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The desirability of unity, that is, the appearance. Prices and quality. The way guests are treated. Hard marketing! Without these, the operation can become completely pointless. Again, the difficult question is whether all this should be financed from the revenue generated by turnover. In many cases impossible. If we look at the current situation, the picture is depressing. A lot of restaurants have not opened, a lot have opened and are struggling - and a negligible percentage - but there are also places that are properly preferential. So it is understandable that everyone wants to know the \u201erecipe\u201d and is trying to do their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let's look at the facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourists cannot be counted on to the same extent as two years ago. The vast majority of guests are local or domestic. The domestic audience is largely limited in financial means, and is therefore terribly price-sensitive. The quality of the workforce has been reduced by almost a tenth, and the demand for wages has increased even more than before. The price of raw materials is getting more expensive almost by the month, and overheads and rents are also rising costs. If a catering business can be profitable with these factors in mind, then it is sustainable. If one of these factors is negative in terms of revenue and is unviable, the restaurant may find itself in a situation where it cannot operate in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to look out for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Publication date<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The interior and exterior appearance of a restaurant or catering establishment. It is simply a matter of creating an interior and exterior space that reflects the theme. There is no appeal, you have to make the place desirable, so that the guest is welcome, or rather has the feeling that he or she would like to eat here. There should be no extremes, only a segmented concept, as the number of guests is clearly low. It can only work on the basis of the law of large numbers and its thinking. The wider the audience, the more people will be interested in us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accessibility of the restaurant is very important! The reason for choosing a location is that people are basically lazy! On this basis, it is important to be close to public transport and to have adequate parking facilities. Otherwise, they will go where it is more convenient!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stand out from your surroundings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People are attracted by the uniqueness of the portal and the interior. If it's hard to find and not striking enough - it won't attract guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get the logo and name right<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clearly, here too, uniqueness and memorability are the priority. It is also important that it reflects the character of the place, as a hallmark of what you can get and expect. It is worth making use of all available and legally permitted advertising. Stop signs, lights and even the fact that people can see into the unit makes a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pandemic considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the circumstances, everyone's sense of security has become paramount! Therefore, hygiene and cleanliness are of paramount importance. It must be conveyed - by every means possible - that no one has to worry here, as all the facilities are there for everyone to eat in peace! The cleanliness and cleanliness of the toilets is of the utmost importance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The right atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The unit must have a unified atmosphere, This means the interior design, the interior decoration, the music in the background. In other words, to create a feeling of comfort, where the guest can feel at home, almost as if they were in their own home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food and drink selection, prices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This could be the subject of a hundred-page treatise. The market price and quality are clear. It is important that the customer feels that it is value for money. In addition, seasonality is important. Efforts should be made to develop a range that is appropriate for the target audience! Desirable presentation is essential. Not only because it makes the food more desirable, but also because it is a basic principle of the age to be sure that it will be photographed. So if you want \u201efree\u201d marketing, make your food, online enabled!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Appropriate treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The guest must be made welcome. This is a challenge in today's depressed labour market. There are now very few truly dedicated professionals. If we want to create a positive image of the unit, it is essential that the people who come in have a good time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marketing, marketing, marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, this is a very broad concept, but it's a basic requirement for a restaurant to work well. It includes a lot of things, PR, online, external, internal, events, and so on. One thing is for sure, if we mentioned a hundred pages of material for food and drink, we could talk about at least as much here. It is up to each individual to decide what he or she can afford and how best to spend it. However, it is clear that building a brand will pay off in the long run much better than shooting in the dark! #<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author: Tam\u00e1s Budafoki<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pictures: by Pixabay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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