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Feed is a restaurant with a mission to diminish hunger one person at a time, offering organic, seasonal menu items in a welcoming and homey environment. Our cafe-style setup allows diners to see the kitchen, with options for private dining. Employees are trained for various roles with flexible hours and benefits. Our target market includes the unemployed, business people, and those interested in giving back. Featuring guest chefs, community garden, and free events, Feed promotes local talents and a strong local economy. Pay what you want pricing model and nutritious menu options cater to all guests.
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Feed A new restaurant with a new attitude
Mission Statement • Our goal is to diminish hunger, one person at a time. We will provide a homey environment where everyone will be welcome and everyone will feel comfortable.
Product • Feed is a restaurant where • All are Welcome • Organic , Seasonal Offerings • Menu Changes Daily • Open from 6 AM – 3 PM
Place • Indianapolis Large metropolitan area Reasonable rents Caters to business people/city dwellers
Place – Cont’d Cafeteria style set up Diners can see the kitchen Handicap accessible WiFi Private rooms available
Place – cont’d Family-style dining Photographs/paintings on walls like home Restful colors – blues/greens Textures – brick/stainless steel/wood Cozy – fireplace, picnic tables, comfy chairs
People • Employees • Trained for any/all positions • Two weeks as cashier • Two weeks as cook • Two weeks as server • Benefits • Employee referral incentive • Flexible hours
People • Target Market • Unemployed/Hungry/Homeless • Business People wanting healthy meal • People interested in giving back
Promotion • Guest chefs • Employees giving back • Networking events • Facebook page • Contest to design logo
Promotions – cont’d Sunday - Gospel Brunch Monday - Closed Tuesday – Game day* Wednesday – Cooking class Thursday – Book discussion* First Friday* Saturday - Open mic* *free events
Menu • Nutritionally and well balanced • Soups • Salads • Milk, Coffee, Juice • Smoothies • Home-made baked goods • Eat as much/little as want
Music • Classic rock • Jazz • Accoustic • New Age • Open Mic
Suppliers Locally grown produce Organic dairy Local artists to display artwork Local musicians to perform on Saturdays Community/rooftop garden
Giving back • Leftovers donated to soup kitchen • Employees encouraged to donate time • Local Economy strengthened=good for everyone • Showcase local talent
Price • Pay what you want • Pay what you can • Free - Expensive
Selling the Concept Features Benefits Easily accessible to street traffic and foot traffic Breakfast and lunch Eat only what you want Helps those who cannot Pay Healthy option • Located in downtown Indianapolis • Open 6 AM to 3 PM • Flexibility in portions • Pay what you want • Organic, in-season
Sources • http://www.homeinsight.com/home-v • http://www.restaurant.org/pdfs/research/state/indiana.pdfalue/in/indianapolis.asp • http://life.salon.com/2010/06/17/pay_what_you_can_restaurants/ • http://www.coachwooden.com/index2.html • http://www.restaurant.org/pdfs/research/whats_hot_2011.pdf