I have attended many grand openings and feeding guest, vendors, and employees vary from each grand opening event. Let’s first consider the employees working the grand opening. Feeding the Employees The preparation for a grand opening starts hours before the doors open and will continue throughout the day. So it is critical that staff be […]
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Invitation
An invitation for a ribbon cutting ceremony requires more detail about the actual cutting ceremony then the activities. Local business leaders, government offices, vendors, family, and news media organizations are key participants in the ribbon cutting ceremony and should receive special invitations. These individuals will require the exact time to be present, details on where […]
Grand Opening Kids Sampler Platter
Kids can be fussy eaters and everyday brings a new challenge on what they’re going to like or dislike when it comes to eating. Restaurants can offer a kid’s sampler platter the week of the grand opening. The sampler platter will introduce new foods offered on the kids menu that parents may be hesitant to […]
Grand Opening Restaurant – Kids Meals
Going beyond the typical nuggets and fries Going out to eat should be enjoyable, but also healthy for the entire family. Many restaurants are now catering to children and kid’s meals are becoming the competitive difference between success and failure. In the past, kid’s meals were boring in design, presentation, and had few options; but […]
Reward Signup at Grand Opening
Reward Programs Many stores are offering reward programs and the best time sign people up is at the grand opening. Have staff on hand with clipboards and pen ready to sign people up while waiting in line. Make it as effortlessly as possible for them to become a loyal shopper. The easier you make the […]
Hardware Store Grand Opening Promotional...
A Game of Chance The goal of the game is to add fun to a grand opening and give people a reason to buy products. Grand Opening Promotional Card Game Scenario A customer enters the store and walks directly to a table. On the table is a deck of fanned out playing cards. The customer […]
A Hardware Store is More Than Tools
Grand opening for a hardware store should be about the tools for the entire family. Highlight kids safety products, show off house hold cleaning products. Encourage customers to buy from the local hardware store then dealing with crowed super stores for basic cleaning supplies. Have activities that highlight specialty products like: Bicycle repair kits, locks, […]
Grand Opening Hardware Store Ideas
People love buying gadgets which makes the hardware store a great place to feature the coolest tools and accessories in the hardware industry. Historically, the hardware store has been the meeting place for the community and still reflects that culture. Go to any hardware store and you will see every type of home dweller product […]
Grand Re-Opening Tips
A re-grand opening or a some say “a grand re-opening” is a clever way to create a buzz about your business. Over time, the everyday wear and tear along with changing times starts to rundown and date an establishment. What better way to eject employee enthusiasm, improve company image, bring pride back to a community, […]
Grand Opening Invitations
Drawing people to your grand opening is more than hanging a banners saying “Grand Opening”. To craft a successful grand opening, you need to personally invite people to attend. A marketing tool called a grand opening invitation can assist in accomplishing this task. The grand opening invitation formally requests the presents of honored guests to […]