Post on 30-Mar-2015
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MajolicaPast…Present….Future
Majolica
Quick Facts BYOB New American Cuisine Using French
Technique Chef/Owner – Andrew Deery Multiple Award Winner – Including 3 Bells from
Craig LaBan 6.5 Years Old Financed Through Friends, Family, traditional
Bank Debt 35 Seats
Quick Facts
Open Wednesday – Sunday – Dinner Only
Average Customer Check +/- $40.00 Business Dependent on Food Only Sales Business Management Practices –
Historically – Not Complicated PR & Marketing Effort Nearly A Full-Time
Job In Order To Keep Seats Full & Capitalize On Positive Reviews
Past Majolica opened in 2005 As A Vehicle To
Showcase The Artistry & Craftsmanship Of Professional Chef Andrew Deery
The Restaurant Was Funded By A Combination Of Friends, Family & Bank Debt
From The Start, the Restaurant Garnered Positive Reviews From All Important Media Outlets – And Continues To Do So
Present Restaurant Runs As a “Week To Week”
Entity, Highly Dependent On Strong Weekly “Cover Counts”
Over The Last 12 Months Basic “Business 101” Principles Have Been Strengthened In An Effort To Improve Day To Day Operations
All Expenses Are Closely Reviewed, Cut, Modified, Reined In And Monitored - Daily
Present
Present Restaurant Currently Carries A
Manageable Debt Load With An All Food Concept…. Gross Profit
Margin Expectation – 5-8% PR & Marketing Budget Currently Less
Than 2% of Monthly Sales Chef/Owner Compensation At Minimum
Level
Present - Management Increasing Business-Side Management –
Hired Professional Business Manager Increasing PR & Marketing Effort Through
Greater Use Of Social Networking & Customer – Both Current & New - Outreach
Continuing “Affordable Fine Dining” Concept With Current Menu Format That Highlights Greater Choice And “Small Plates” – Stronger Messaging To Highlight “Value” Without Sacrificing Quality
Present - Management Capitalizing On The Stellar Nature of
The “Andrew Deery/Majolica” Brand Increase Andrew Deery’s Public
Exposure “Outside The Box” Initiatives To Increase
Wednesday & Thursday “Covers” More Private Parties – Market Exists Business Function Outreach – Market
Exists
Present
Present – Needs Small “Cash Cushion” To Allow Majolica
To Operate “Mistake – Free” Cosmetic Changes/Improvements To
Current Infrastructure To Gain Improved Ambiance & Increase Available Seating – Needed For Weekend Business
$12 - $15,000 Will Facilitate The Initiation Of Outlined Business Enhancement Plans
Present – Idea – Dining Club Offer Majolica’s Most Loyal, Consistent
And Enthusiastic Customers The Opportunity To “Invest” In The Restaurant In A Manner That Facilitates Current Operational Improvement Goals AND Brings Value To The “True Supporters” Without The Risk Of Loss To Them
Present – Dining Club Details Upfront Dining Payment Schedule:
$1,000 = $1,500 Dining Credits $1,500 = $2,250 Dining Credits $2,000 = $3,000 Dining Credits
Payment To Be Recorded On A Spreadsheet And Updated Weekly. Credits Do Not Include Tax & Gratuity.
Present – Dining Club Value @ Historic $40.00 Per Average
Dining Ticket: $1,500 Dining Credit = 38 Single Dinners $2,250 Dining Credit = 56 Single Dinners $3,000 Dining Credit = 75 Single DinnersNote: Credit Deductions Will Be Made Based On Actual Amount Of Food Consumed. “Averages” To Be Used For Comparison Only
Present – Dining Club “Mechanics”:
Dining Club Members Will Populate A “Master Spreadsheet”.
Deductions To Members “Account” Will Be Made Weekly For The Value Of The Food Ordered & Consumed At Majolica
An Email Outlining Member “Balance” Will Be Sent Weekly So That Members Can Monitor Credits
Present – Dining Club
Majolica - Future What Should Be The Next “Iteration” Of
Majolica ? Concept ? Location ? Size ? Liquor License ? Amenities ? Build On Brand – How ?
Majolica - Future A Project Encompassing The “Next Majolica”
Is A 12 Month Process - Minimum The “Next Majolica” Will Require Investment
Outside Of Current Sources The “Next Majolica” Will Need To Involve An
Experienced Restaurant “Operating Partner” The “Next Majolica” Will Need To Capitalize
On Revenue Generated By Alcohol Sales & Corporate Business As Well As Traditional A La Carte
Majolica - Future Potential Investment Vehicles
Real Estate “Ownership” Liquor License “Ownership” Traditional Restaurant Business
“Ownership”
Questions