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Ala Carte Entertainment, Inc. Overview

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2330 Hammond Dr.,
Ste. G Schaumburg, 
IL 60173 United States
Phone: 847-303-4400
Fax:847-303-0112

Company Description

This company caters to many tastes with a varied menu of dining and drinking options. Ala Carte Entertainment (ACE) operates more than 20 nightspots in the Chicago area, including such popular night clubs as The Apartment and Excalibur. It also has several pub establishments, including The Celtic Crown and The Full Shilling in Wrigleyville, the area neighboring Wrigley Park. ACE's portfolio of restaurants includes Chandler's Chophouse and Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria. In addition to drinks and eats, ACE also provides catering services through several of its restaurants. Owner and company president Fred Hoffman started his dining empire in the early 1970s when he opened the Snuggery singles bar.

Ala Carte Entertainment, Inc. Company Profile Report

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  • Competitors List

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    Sample Questions & Answers

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How has flat demand in the overall alcoholic beverage market affected the company?

      Increasing sales can be difficult due to flat alcoholic beverage consumption. Per capita consumption of alcoholic beverages has remained relatively constant, at about 25 gallons per person annually. Declining demand for beer (the majority of the...

       

      What are the company’s biggest competitive threats, besides other bars and nightclubs?

      Bars and nightclubs face competition from restaurants, hotel lounges, and customers who entertain at home. Restaurants, which offer better food options, value bar business because alcoholic drinks are especially profitable. Hotel lounges, which...

       

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      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

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      • Financial Information
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      • Website and Media Links
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        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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        Overview

        The US catering industry includes about 10,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $7 billion. No major companies dominate the industry, which is highly fragmented: the top 50 companies account for less than 15 percent of industry revenue.

        SIC: 5812

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How do changes in the economy affect the caterer's business?

        Economic slowdowns reduce the number and size of catered events. During downturns in the economy, corporations limit spending on catered events to only essential functions. Individuals usually continue to host celebrations, but the size and scale...

         

        To what degree does the company compete with restaurants or hotels for catered events?

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunies

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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