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ShawnClark · Aug 28, 2011, 02:39 PM

I would like to open a banquet facility in my town - however, I do not know what types of questions to ask to see if there is a need for one.

Fr_Chuck · Aug 28, 2011, 03:54 PM

Who are you planning on asking the questions to ?

Attempt to find out other type business, how over book or under booked they are ?

Places like the VFW and American Legion Hall, are they rented regularly.

Talk to band promotors, wedding planners and see where they use, and what they pay ?

Do you have the money to operate for 1 year if you make little or no money, esp the first 6 months ?

excon · Aug 28, 2011, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by ShawnClark

I would like to open a banquet facility in my town - however, I do not know what types of questions to ask to see if there is a need for one.

Hello S:

I don't know WHERE you live, but if you're going to open just a run of the mill banquet facility, I don't think your town needs one of those... But, if you're going to open a place where the banquet experience is of such QUALITY that it CANNOT be duplicated in your town, there's ALWAYS room for one of those.

excon

Wondergirl · Aug 28, 2011, 04:22 PM

Also talk with area priests and ministers and rabbis, school principals, funeral directors.

The facilities you are considering can be used for receptions/dinners/lunches after weddings, funerals, bar and bas mitzvahs, confirmations, renewal of marriage vows ceremonies, for birthdays and anniversaries celebrations, for church dinners, for work-related dinners, and even as just comfortable spaces for groups to use for meetings and seminars -- the possibilities are endless. You will want clean and sufficient numbers of bathrooms, large and medium and small rooms, sturdy tables and chairs that can be moved easily, a complete and well-stocked kitchen, a terrific chef and helpers, space for a DJ or live-band plus connections with area florist(s) and bakeries, and so on.

A banquet facility just opened in my town. I suspect it will become a joke. There's far too much unused space, and the hall has a King Arthur theme with all sorts of fake Camelot displays sitting around.

Once you determine there is a need, feel free to return to this site to allow us to help you with any other questions you may have. This sounds like an interesting and fun project!

Fr_Chuck · Aug 28, 2011, 04:28 PM

And the location you are picking, what is the foot traffic, what is the car traffic past that location.

What is the zoning issues, are drinks going to be served, is a license a issue

ShawnClark · Aug 28, 2011, 05:00 PM

What types of questions do I ask of the local businesses to see if there is a need for such a venue?

Fr_Chuck · Aug 28, 2011, 05:07 PM

Shawn, any comment about the lists of questions already given you as possible answers to your question?

If you give more info, as to general location, size of the town or more. We can provide you perhaps more detailed info

Wondergirl · Aug 28, 2011, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by ShawnClark

What types of questions do I ask of the local businesses to see if there is a need for such a venue?

1) Where does anyone go to sign up for banquet facilities now?
2) Where do ministers, priests, rabbis, funeral home directors, principals, etc. suggest people go for banquet facilities now?
3) What needs are there? For a good meal? A certain size meeting room? A comfortable place with a lot of amenities? Table and chairs for lectures or seminars? Dancing? Music? Entertainment?

Start a checklist. Ask them what questions you've missed.