Brunch

At our restaurant our sales on Sunday have been less then expected. One way we are thinking of trying to increase sales on Sundays is to start serving a Sunday brunch. Is anyone else currently serving a Sunday brunch at their restuarant? If so has been profitable for you or is more work than it is worth?

Brunch is a money maker for us. I work in a hotel but we still get about 150 people walkin off the street and enjoy our brunch. Just make sure that there is a market for this, talk to your guests know and see if they would come for a brunch, give out two for onw coupons just to spark some intrest. Another thing you might want to try is only a brunch, close for lunch and if you dinner crowd is only one or two tables close for dinner too. Saves time and you can really give your kitchen a good cleaning when the brunch is going on. Just remeber to do you research and find out what people in your area want on a bruch. Would you do it buffet style or sit down w/ a menu?

[Nicko]

I guess it would depend on your place, location, clientel, etc. When I was at the Four Seasons we had a tremendous brunch business and we really put on a show. Being in Chicago I know of several places that do a good brunch business. One in particular would Deleece. Carol, any comments on your brunch business?