Posted by Carl on July 15, 1998 at 11:56:48 :
In Reply to: Most Efficient Catering Area? posted by First-Timer on July 14, 1998 at 17:20:15 :
: I have read several posts, going back to February,
: and note that most discussion centers on group
: catering.
: I live in a major city and was giving thought to
: catering dinners delivered to homes. With several
: apartment buildings having thousands of residents
: in each building, and fewer people willing to or
: having the time to prepare dinners, this seems like
: a good market niche.
This niche is called HMR or Home Meal Replacement and it is very
"hot" right now. I predict that we are seeing only the tip of the
iceberg. If it is feasible, you will increase your profitability by
opening a shop to sell HMR for pick up. Delivery can work in conjunction
with the shop, with certain restrictions and minimums, with or without delivery
charges.....
Warning, I hope you have good foodservice experience, preferably
in the catering area...
Carl
: However, I see no posts about this kind of market.
: Are there any experienced caterers pursuing this
: segment, or is this not as profitable an area for
: catering?
: Thanks,
: Michael Noonan