Question: 1. Recommend any changes to the product, including developing new sources (vendors) for your products, adding or deleting product categories. Consider possible supply chain issues.

1. Recommend any changes to the product, including developing new sources (vendors) for your products, adding or deleting product categories. Consider possible supply chain issues. PM

Due to inflation and limited product availability, the number of choices on the menu may need to be reduced and replaced with food items that are easy to obtain and that are affordable. It might also be beneficial to make sure the supplier is located in the U.S., that way the business is not affected by imports and delays. It is important that there is a healthy balance of keeping Omegas product and vision consistent with who they are and what they offer, and as new suppliers (or backup suppliers) may be necessary given the supply chain issues. Who they use as alternatives is vital to their continued success.

It may be beneficial on busy seasons and around holidays when many people will often being on-the-go and eating out, to consider adding new product categories such as adding a weekend or Sunday brunch with alcohol options for customers 21 and older. Alcohol would need to be thoroughly planned out, as in the current economy the cost of alcohol for business, in addition to needing to certify their staff, may not pay off, but if the customer base does in fact respond well; this would be another avenue of income and incentive for certain customers.

This can be taken one step further to add in themed evenings to attract a specific crowd to further deepen the customer-business relationship. By looking for local people, event coordinators, TAMUC clubs, etc. looking to host small game nights, dinners, holiday event/meal; you are not only widening your reach locally and deepening customer relationships but also diversifying your business without having to change how you currently operate; these certain holiday or themed evenings can take place on days when hours are typically shorter, and a full-staff isnt needed, or potentially charge for the space to afford more staffing.

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