FIRST QUESTION. SIT DOWN AND FIGURE YOUR COST!
When I say cost, I mean food, labor. delivery.packaging, overhead etc. If you have to put on an extra person for the increased volume figure his or her salary. Then figure if you need a lot or a little amount of increased volume to pay for the xtra labor involved.. In some cases it does not pay.
That is why many places stay small and make money, sometimes when you get to big it is bad. Traditionally wholesale is 10 to 30% less then retail., but you have to give credit. To wait for your $ for 30 days or more cost you money.
Many caterers and restaurants are notorius fo being very late payers. Try and keep it COD if possible.. As far as selling other things, you know the area and clientel better then us. Find out what they are getting from other places. Do it better and cheaper and you will get the increased business. GOOD LUCK
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