Multi-Location Restaurant Owners: Four Ways to Grow Your Private Events Business

3 Min Read By Libby DeCamps

In the restaurant industry, expanding to more than one location isn’t uncommon, but often, it comes with added pressure, since there’s now more staff to hire and manage. Then, of course, there’s the large financial investment that comes with opening a restaurant. 

 

Yet, with added stress comes an abundance of opportunity. The private events sector is booming — according to research done by Gather, it’s a major revenue driver within the industry, making up 20-30 percent of revenue for restaurants. This means companies with additional locations have even more hosting opportunities. While incorporating a private events business seems like a no-brainer, planning and hosting private parties can be uncharted waters for a lot of owners. So, how can restaurant owners learn to navigate the private events business at more than one location without dropping the ball or simply, going crazy? Check out the below tips and suggestions.  

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