How to Open a Lunch Delivery Service
People are busy. They work long hours, participate in extracurricular activities and raise children. Often, because we are so busy, we skip meals or rush to a restaurant to pick up something to eat. According to Entrepreneur.com, 57 percent of consumers would use delivery to their homes or offices if more restaurants offered it. If you enjoy preparing food for others and meeting new people, starting a lunch delivery service business could be profitable for you.
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Contact your local Chamber of Commerce for information about obtaining a business license and any necessary permits to open your food delivery service business. You will most likely have to pay a fee and complete an application. You will need either a business name or a DBA (doing business as) name.
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Contact the Department of Revenue to understand your tax obligations. Also, contact the Department of Health to discuss food preparation requirements. Consider getting insurance since you will be serving food.
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Determine your target market and do some research. Although professionals, senior citizens, and new mothers are potential clients because of their busy schedules or limited mobility, decide if other groups can benefit from your service. Ask people about the type of lunches they would pay to have delivered to them regularly. Become knowledgeable about other lunch delivery services in your area and what they offer.
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Decide what type of foods you will sell based on your target market and research. Will you just sell sandwiches, drinks and chips or will you offer other menu items, such as salads? Decide how you will package these items and purchase the necessary supplies and foods.
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Establish what you will charge for your menu items. Consider the cost of your materials, gas for your vehicle and preparation time when setting your prices. Decide if you will offer special rates for frequent customers or for groups.
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Advertise your business. Design fliers and business cards on your computer or have them professionally done. Distribute them to businesses and individuals. Create a website that includes pictures of your menu items. Design your page so you can accept online orders.
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