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Flakky26:
while i went to fix my car in my mechanic place, I met a young lady who is into alcohol and cigarettes .She got converted by accepting Christ. And she promises to change.But it might be difficult ,because where she presently lives is where other people come to buy and take alcohol and smoke.In addition ,the place is not decent enough for someone who wants to live a new life. Can some one suggest a rehabilitation home or centre for women in Abuja.
thanks. Let us save a destiny.

Flakky26:
I understand brekete family can help one manage cab and remit money to the owner. I want to know more about it and your experience incase you have a cab with them or you know someone who have a cab with them.

stagger:
Yes, they recently opened space for 300 persons.

Flakky26:
while i went to fix my car in my mechanic place, I met a young lady who is into alcohol and cigarettes .She got converted by accepting Christ. And she promises to change.But it might be difficult ,because where she presently lives is where other people come to buy and take alcohol and smoke.In addition ,the place is not decent enough for someone who wants to live a new life. Can some one suggest a rehabilitation home or centre for women in Abuja.
thanks. Let us save a destiny.

Juliusobi:
Well it's very profitable but depending on how much ur willing to invest in, the size, labor, recipe and equipment.

I'm an accountant to a fast rising eastry in d East. U can Dm for more info and partnership..

08132599784

BarrSly:
Follow this tips
1.
Start it up cause there’s no harm in trial and from your statement above you seem to have done your market survey real good.

2.
Try giving your restaurant and attractive name THAT CUSTOMERS CAN ALWAYS REMEMBER AT THE TIP OF THEIR TONGUE.

3.
Get the restaurant listed on google map it’s pretty simple (inbox me if you don’t know how n I’ll do it for free for you it doesn’t cost anything and doesn’t waste time).

4.
Try linking up with online food delivery services so they can help you deliver your meal to customers at home and offices that way you don’t only rely on people who come in to eat physically but you are rest assured that if you don’t get customers physically you’ll also get some via online food delivery.

5.
Have fun!!!!! And also DON’T SELL ON CREDIT NOT EVEN TO YOUR OWN MOTHER LOL OK you can give dash her food don’t say you’re selling it on credit.

Topmaike007:
In as much you're in Abuja and you want to start eatery biz let me just welcome you to the millionaire club

Kobicove:
Eatery business is always profitable especially if you choose a good location with a lot of pedestrian traffic.

Just make sure your internal control is strong otherwise your staff will steal you blind!

hinere:
You want to go into selling of snacks and drinks...that's good. OK please listen let me tell you a true story....
One woman in my area had a snack shop. In fact it was just a small shop with small tables and chairs. She had a fridge where she stored cold drinks aswell. In front of her shop, she bought a show glass where she kept all her snacks for display. My brothers and sisters... There is no way you will pass that woman's shop without your eyes entering those snacks in the show glass... In fact it would be as if the snacks would be calling you sef. When you finally taste the snacks, delicious was there second name and they were very cheap. You can even buy and order for drinks while you chill in the Air Conditioned shop.
That woman was making money because she was on the road.

Bottom line....
Start Small
Make sure your snacks are delicious.
Let them be cheap or should I say affordable for the common man. E get why cassava flakes (garri) dey sell pass cornflakes... All na flakes...
Cleanliness is a huge factor.
Make sure your drinks are cold. Get coolers and buy Ice block
Get a show glass where you will put your snacks and it should be warm at all times.
Location... Try and be on the road where people ply or be in front of a big secondary school where you can have large number of students patronising you.
Customer Service is Key. Smile and be friendly.
Start with like 2 workers, one will be selling while the other will be helping you to fry.
Above all pray... It's God that brings customers...
Remember food business is one of the best business becos even person wey no get money must chop.
I wish you the best.

VeeVeeMyLuv:
Flakky26,
It is profitable but can be very stressful.

try to make sure your food including ingredients used in preparation is always fresh and delicious (consistently above average standard).

Try your best to avoid serving reheated, warmed, stale or spoiled food to customers. This is the most difficult. If u get this one right, u will earn long-term customer loyalty.

Strike a balance between resource expenditure while trying to please your customers and prudent management of resources for profitability of your business. Food cost should not be more than 30%.

Use classy furniture, utensils and equipment for your establishment.

Always consistently at all times maintain high standards of hygiene at the kitchen where the food will be prepared and at the restaurant where the guest will eat their meal.

Make sure the ingredients such as meat for example used in preparation of your meals are of the highest quality.

If you implement all these with good customer relations, customers will not mind spending big as long as they trust your food. you will be in business for a long time. With time, in addition to the walk-in guests you are getting, you will even start getting outside catering contracts.

Also make sure you know how to cook very well. At least have a sound knowledge of our local dishes. If you don't know how to prepare international cuisine please hire someone who can. Probably an experienced Professional Chef.

einsteine:
People shouting it's profitable like they have done the business before.

Consider the cost of rent which is an important cost for non mama put type settings.

Kritique:
Very very profitable, just make sure your recipe is consistent

MrHelper21:
How to Start a Successful Restaurant Business In Nigeria With Less Than 100,000 (FULL COURSE FROM A SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT BUSINESS OWNER)

What do you know about running a restaurant?

Having your own restaurant is one of the most fulfilling and enjoyable business ventures. Food is a renewable commodity. This means that people won’t stop looking for different sources of food because dining out is entertaining as well as functional.

Many people dream of owning their own restaurants, whether it is fast food, coffee shops or gourmet. In reality, many people fail to sustain their restaurants and most of them die during their first year of operation. This is due to the lack of preparation and dedication on the part of the owner. Many people jump into the industry too fast without really weighing the pro’s and con’s of the project or having the necessary expertise.

However, there is a way to lessen the risk that is associated with new ventures such as restaurants. Preventive planning and proper management are keys towards success but there are also small things which count in the whole process of owning a restaurant.

Every business needs a business plan. Business plans are meant to lay down the different conditions and characteristics that should be inherent in the business. The availability of a good business plan which has been carefully formulated is a step towards success. You will find information about creating a business plan in an upcoming chapter, however, some points to consider are :

-Crystal clear description of the concept of the restaurant

The objective and the general description of the concept of the restaurant need to be specific. This will give a general overview of what the restaurant intends to do and for whom it intends to do it. The concept of the restaurant needs to be established because it is the core idea by which everything else will follow.

There are many things to be considered in designing the overall concept of the restaurant (excluding food) such as:

What type of restaurant do you want?

What special features would it have which would set it aside from all the other similar restaurants in town?

What’s the overall selling factor of the restaurant?


-Target market

The restaurant’s target market needs to be identified. No single restaurant should try to aim at targeting all kinds of people. Even fast food restaurants have a specific target market, even though it may seem at first that it caters to people of all walks of life.

The concept of the restaurant needs to be aligned with the target market. The target market will depend on the owner of the restaurant, and the selection can be based on the type of food or even the personal preference of the owner.

-Food category, food items and their prices

Before starting a restaurant or even before entertaining the thought of opening up a restaurant, the kind of food to be served is usually identified first.

Most owners put up restaurants according to their favorite kind of food. There are also restaurants which are inspired by one-time experiences such as eating excellent foreign foods.

There are many choices that are available for aspiring restaurant owners. The details of the food category should be identified next. The specific items in the menu should also be identify. Of course, the pricing of these items is very important for it will determine the feasibility of the business.

-Financial evaluation

After the prices of the food items have been determined, it’s time to develop the financials of the project. You can hire a professional consultant in determining the financial viability of the restaurant. All the project costs and risks should be included in the business plan.

-Ownership

An enthusiast may consider creating a small corporation or a partnership or a single proprietorship to be able to give the restaurant a legal entity. You should check the local requirements for creating such institutions

-Marketing plan

Include a marketing plan because it is integral to the success of the restaurant.

There are so many other things that should be considered before entering into the restaurant business. The ones listed above are only part of the whole scheme of restaurant creation. The most important thing is that the restaurant should reflect the preferences of the owner so as to make it enjoyable. However, a lot of thought should be given to the way it’s going to generate money because this is the only way that the restaurant will become sustainable.

Want to know more? Comments Below!

Flakky26:
I am thinking of starting an eatery on a low budget in my area in abuja. there is nothing like that in the area. the area is busy and has lots of traffic. the place will be a cool place where people can come in and take snacks and drinks. i am thinking of renting and joining 2 shops to achieve this with transparent glass and tv.

i look forward to hear from you guys. is it profitable and what are the challenges.

Flakky26:
Young and energetic field sales officer needed , he/she must have SSCE or ND. He/she must be resident in Abuja. And he/she must be self confident and have good interpersonal communication. text your name ,age,address, state to 08158992501