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Strengths • The Roberts Cafe is a unique place to get a meal that is both affordable and quality food • own recipes • signature bread • The Roberts Cafe has great service with a friendly staff • The decor within the cafe is very different from others’ • western style paint scheme • coffee cups that display fun facts about the history of the world • Little competition within the city limits • Inside and outside seating Weaknesses • The Roberts Cafe has limited seating • Tables designed for groups of 2 or 6 • The tables were covered with a plastic cover making it feel cheap • The Café’s entrance was confusing and not well marked • Method of payment • Do not accept debit or credit • Only local checks • The layout of tables felt awkward • Small Facebook presence, no website Opportunities • 34% of Americans visit casual dining restaurants once a week (Statista) • Lunch most expensive - Americans out for lunch 2x a week, $10 each time, per person (Forbes) • Carbon county population – 10408 (Census) • This includes customers from Red Lodge and Joliet as well as the other surrounding areas. • 34% of 10408 = 3538.72 • Destination vs. drive-by • People who drive by on HWY 212 • Approx. 540/day (montana.gov) • This also includes tourists. • Which was a 3.2 billion dollar industry in Montana (Tourismmattersmt) Threats • The Roberts Cafe has competition in more attractive locations such as Red Lodge • This probably will not include restaurants in Billings, even though billings may be an opportunity • Roberts the town is not the final destination for most travelers. • During the winter months the traffic through the town most likely dwindles limiting the exposure to potential customers. • Competition • 16 other restaurants within the county Math • Market share - Carbon County Customers • 34% of the population eats out once a week (Forbes) • 34% * 10408 = 3538 people • 3538 * (1/16) = 221 people • 221 * $10.00 = $2210.00 per week
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