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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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