Xiaoxiao took a sharp breath when she heard this. To be able to open a chain of restaurants in such a backward place, one must have immense financial resources!
Is this the legendary "Golden Thigh"? Opportunity has arrived! Should she cling to it or not?
Since the "Golden Thigh" asked, she might as well share her thoughts; after all, it’s not like she would lose a piece of flesh.
"If you want Yuelai Restaurant to stand out among the many restaurants, the only and most fundamental method is to create dishes that people can’t stop praising!"
As Xiaoxiao thought about it, she felt lucky that this place was rather backward and the culinary scene wasn’t very advanced, otherwise, she wouldn’t have the chance to spout her ideas here, since she wasn’t a hotel management major.
"There are two methods!" Xiaoxiao said as she gestured the number two with her fingers.
Chu Lian became interested. He knew that making good dishes was fundamental to a restaurant, but it was not easy to come up with a good recipe.
"The first method is to recruit talents. Broadly invite chefs from all over and collect various recipes! For those with secret recipes, buy them outright to make them exclusive to Yuelai Restaurant!"
"The second method is to build your own team of chefs and develop exclusive Yuelai Restaurant dishes."
Although she herself couldn’t cook the dishes served in a restaurant, in the modern era she had tasted many. Many foods here had yet to be developed, and with just a little guidance, there would surely be people who could figure it out—Xiaoxiao believed that the intellect of the people here wasn’t inferior to modern folks!
Chu Lian stayed silent, just listening quietly, pondering Xiaoxiao’s words again and again—recruiting talents, building a team, buying exclusivity, exclusive recipes, innovative vocabulary. What kind of woman is this?
Xiaoxiao felt like she was giving a report. Looking at the "Golden Thigh" who just listened without speaking, she wondered if he was dissatisfied or what. No matter, she pressed on!
"Whichever method you choose, a large amount of financial resources is needed. That’s why I asked about your financial situation!"
"Of course, this isn’t a quick fix to compete with Dongfeng Restaurant. This is just the fundamental way for Yuelai Restaurant to survive in this world!"
"Then, in the young lady’s opinion, how should we compete with Dongfeng Restaurant?"
The "Golden Thigh" finally spoke up, and it didn’t feel good for someone to be hogging the conversation!
"Adopt a different sales model from other restaurants! Break with tradition!"
"A different sales model?"
Chu Lian was captivated by the girl’s unique ideas. He felt that she might just be able to do something remarkable!
"Oh, just be different from the rest! Create some gimmicks to attract customers!"
"The environment can be varied, for example, playing soothing music in the lobby, or having a storyteller tell jokes. Private rooms could be themed, like ones suitable for business talks, ones suitable for classmates to chat, or ones suitable for noble ladies to meet with friends..."
"Sales can also have some tricks, such as giving away dishes to every table, discounts according to the amount spent, or giving gifts based on spending levels. Offer discounts, give out coupons to attract repeat business..."
This modern method of promotion wasn’t difficult to come by, as much as needed was readily available.
Xiaoxiao, as if opening a floodgate of words, started thinking about modern restaurants—from their decor to the meal preparation, from promotion to service. The more she talked, the more she veered off-topic, not knowing which country she had digressed to, completely forgetting that she was speaking with the "Golden Thigh."
As Chu Lian listened to Xiaoxiao’s words, his eyes grew brighter and his admiration for her deepened. He had never considered the things she was saying, feeling leagues behind her in terms of insight.
"My name is Chu Lian. May I know how to address the young lady?"
"My surname is Zhong."
So her name was Zhong Xiaohan. Chu Lian wondered what relation she had to Zhong Xiaoxiao—they sounded as if they could be sisters!