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A
PROJECT ON
AT
TAJ BLUE DIAMOND
PUNE.
BY
COLLEGE GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Acknowledgements I
Epilogue II
7 P s Of Service Marketing In Relation With the Hotel Industry ..(i)
CH1. INTRODUCTION .1
CH1.1 Issue Identification ...1
CH1.2 Statement of the problem ..1
CH1.3 Nature of the issue 2
CH1.4 Aims and Objectives .2
CH1.5 Scope and Limitations ..3
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CH.3.6 Mainland China . ....26
CH.3.7 Chinese Room .. ... ....27
CH.3.8 Silk Route .. .....28
CH.3.9 Five Elements. .. . ....29
CH.3.10 Trishna .. .. .30
CH.3.11 Flags. .. .....31
CH.3.12 An Insight to the Financial Aspects of Chinese Restaurants....32
CH-3.12.1 Average Sales for Weekdays for Chinese Restaurants...32
CH.3.12.2 Average Sales for Weekends for Chinese Restaurants....33
CH.3.12.3 Average Covers for Weekdays for Chinese Restaurants..34
CH.3.12.4 Average Covers for Weekends for Chinese Restaurants..35
CH.3.12.5 APC for Food for Chinese Restaurants ....36
CH.3.12.6 APC for Liquor for Chinese Restaurants .37
Chapter 4 - Indian Restaurants-The Inside Story .. ....38
CH.4.1 Major Indian Restaurants in Pune City 38
CH.4.2 Part Of The Inside Story In One View ....39
CH.4.3 Mystic Masala [Taj Blue Diamond] .40
CH.4.4 Kabab Hut [Sun-n-Sand] ..41
CH.4.5 Chingari ....42
CH.4.6 The Great Punjab ..43
CH.4.7 Koyla .44
CH.4.8 Mahesh Lunch Home ... 45
CH.4.9 An insight to the Financial Aspect of Indian Restaurants 46
CH.4.9.1 Average Sales for Weekdays for Indian Restaurants ...46
CH.4.9.2 Average Sales for Weekends for Indian Restaurants 47
CH.4.9.3 Average Covers for Weekdays for Indian Restaurants .48
CH.4.9.4 Average Covers for Weekends for Indian Restaurants.....49
CH.4.9.5 APC for food for Indian Restaurants ....50
CH.4.9.6 APC for Liquor for Indian Restaurants ....51
CHAPTER 5-CUSTOMER FEED BACK ..52
CH.5.1-Introduction ...52
CH.5.2- Analysis of the Interview for The Coffee Shop ....52
CH.5.2.1-Percentage of guests already visited The Coffee Shop .52
CH.5.2.2- Percentage of guests satisfied ...53
CH.5.3-Analysis of the Interview for Whispering Bamboos .... ....54
CH.5.3.1-Percentage of guest already visited Whispering Bamboos..54
CH.5.3.2- Percentage of guests satisfied .....55
CH.5.4- Analysis of the Interview for Mystic Masala ...56
CH.5.4.1-Percentage of guests already visited Mystic Masala 56
CH.5.4.2- Percentage of guests satisfied ..57
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Recommendations ..58
Conclusion ..59
Questionnaire .60
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I
Epilogue
The Taj
India s First..
South Asia s Finest..
Taj Blue Diamond, Pune: an eminent member of the Taj Business hotels,
With a
Vision
To be the leading and dominant player in the three to Five star segment
nationally and continually enhance our equity as the first choice hotel
for business and conference travelers in each location that we are at
present.
And
The Values of
Courage
Integrity
Excellence
Teamwork
Respect and concern for others
Reliability
Concern for environment and society
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This project has been undertaken to help achieve and to bring the vision
closer to reality.
II
INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT
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shopping, rental car services, etc. But among all these, accommodation and
food & beverages are the major components. The total product includes all
those services that contribute to the convenient stay of Guests, taking into
consideration their tastes and preferences and likes and dislikes. The socio
economic environment has a direct or indirect influence on the development
of the product line of a hotel.
The hotel product identifies with the type of clientele the hotel wishes
to attract and serve. Accommodation is categorized on the basis of star and
can vary from the luxury to the economy type.
PRICE
PLACE
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Customers visit a hotel to satisfy their needs for food and
accommodation. Hotel distribution is interdependent with other industries
that serve travelers and tourists, like the transportation industry, travel agents
tour operators, state and national tourism organizations, and shopping and
entertainment providers. The location of a hotel should be convenient and
accessible to the customers. The selection of the location is very crucial in
hotel marketing. The place selected should be free from all health hazards.
PROMOTION
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PEOPLE
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
PROCESS
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Chapter 1-Introduction
1.1-Issue Identification:
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to learn about competitors and weigh the strengths of each as against the
restaurants and coffee shop at the Taj Blue Diamond. This will help to gauge
what the competitors have that the Taj Blue Diamond doesn t. It will
indicate where additions or improvements can be worked upon to enhance
the food and service delivery in the restaurants and coffee shop to
consequently increase revenue. It would be an outcome of improved
customer satisfaction through product and service enhancement.
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To propose recommendations of enhancement of food and service
delivery in case of the restaurants and coffee shop.
To gather a feedback on customer satisfaction of the Coffee Shop and
Restaurants at The Taj.
Scope:
The extent of this research is held with certain parameters that define the
scope of the research. This research project encompasses an insight to the
restaurants and coffee shop operations at Taj Blue Diamond, and its
competitors collated through a market survey. It throws light on the levels of
guest satisfaction for different aspects of the product and service, delivery of
the Restaurants and Coffee Shop, on the basis of feedback gathered from its
customers. It highlights the financial aspects of restaurants and coffee shop
with regard to sales turnover for the Taj Blue Diamond and its major
competitors. It also takes into its fold recommendations based on
observations made by the researcher and feedback gathered during the
course of the research.
Limitations:
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Chapter2- Coffee Shop The Inside Story
There are two types of coffee shops: those that specialize in coffee
and hot beverages, and those with a full menu. Now a days almost all coffee
shops have started with a full menu. There is a lot of competiton among the
Coffe Shops with the menu they offer and also the fixed menus offered.The
hotels in the city that are competing for domination in Coffee Shop segment
are Taj Blue Diamond, Le Meridien, Sun-n-Sand, Aurora towers, Central
Park, Sagar Plaza and Pride Hotel however are observed to be a few notches
below the giants.
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2.2-Major Coffee Shops in Pune City.
Competitors
Carrot-n-celery [Sun-n-Sand]
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2.3 Part of Inside Story in One view
Wed-1pm-
Sun-12noon- Thur,Sat,
Weekends- Fri to Sun- 3.30pm Wed, Sat- Sat, Sun -
Peak Days 2pm Sun-
7.30pm- 7 pm-11.30 Fri,Sat- 8.30pm- 7.30pm-
and Time Sat-9pm- 7.30pm-
11.30pm pm 10pm- 11.30pm 11.30pm
12.30am 12.30pm
12am
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2.4 Coffee Shop at The Taj Blue Diamond
Website:-www.tajhotels.com
Average Sales:
Weekdays: 40,000
Weekends: 60,000
Average Covers:
Weekdays: 150
Weekends: 180
A.P.C :
Food: 322
Liquor: 150+
Strengths:-
24 hour coffee shop
Prime location in the city
Multicuisine Coffee Shop
By virtue of its being a member of the Taj family enjoys the
brand equity.
Offers reasonable Buffets for Breakfast and lunch.
Has a live counter where the dish is made in the coffee shop
itself.
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2.5 La Brasserie [Le Meridien]
Website: - www.lemeridien.com
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 40,000
For weekends: 75,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 155
For weekends: 190
Seating Capacity: 68
Smoked Salami
Lamb Chops
Mutton Roganjosh
Soups
Potato roesti Burger
Strengths:-
Exclusive Buffet spread featuring 10 salads and 10-12
desserts
Friday wine dinner @ Rs.650 unlimited wine and food
Sunday wine dinner @ Rs.595 unlimited wine and food.
Live entertainment during festivals.
Good ambience
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2.6 Carrot and Celery [Sun-n-Sand]
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 42,000
For weekends: 50,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 162
For weekends: 175
A.P.C :
For food: 350
For liquor: 200+
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2.7 Time After Time [Central Park]
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 25,000
For weekends: 45,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 125
For weekends: 150
Seating Capacity: 71
A.P.C :
For food: 125
For liquor: 200
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2.8 Tangerine [Sagar Plaza]
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 20,000
For weekends: 25,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 100
For weekends: 75
Seating Capacity: 42
A.P.C :
For food: 175
For liquor: nil
Strengths:-
Centrally located.
Competitive prices are offered.
Food quality is outstanding, the prime attraction for its
clients.
Service is prompt.
Set meals are offered for lunch and dinner at reasonable
rates.
Discounts offered:
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Regular clients are offered a 15% discounts.
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 15,000
For weekends: 25,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 80
For weekends: 50
Seating Capacity: 65
A.P.C :
For food: 175
For liquor: 80+
Strengths:-
Easily accessible.
Reasonably priced.
Contemporary in design.
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Exquisite Crockery.
Advantage of existence over 15 years.
Discounts offered:
Regular clients are offered a 15% discount.
Special discounts are offered for birthday parties and kitty parties.
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 35,000
For weekends: 50,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 60
For weekends: 175
Seating Capacity: 62
A.P.C :
For food: 350
For liquor: 200
Strengths:-
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Only Five Star Hotel in Shivajinagar area.
Service is prompt, staff is courteous and extremely
attentive.
Italian cuisine is an attraction.
Live entertainment in the evenings.
Discounts offered:
Privilege Card holders are offered a 10% discount.
Observation:
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with Rs.25000.Tangerine is generating Rs.20000 with Fernery not far behind
with Rs.15000.
Analysis:
80,000 75,000
Taj Blue
70,000 Diamond
Carrot and
60,000
60,000 Celery
50,000 50,000 La Brasserie
50,000 45,000
Time after
40,000 Time
Tangerine
30,000 25,000 25,000
20,000 Fernery
Observation:
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sales turnover on weekends. Tangerine and Fernery are the least flourishing
coffee shops in the segment with a mere Rs.25,000 turnover.
Analysis:
The Coffee Shop [Taj Blue Diamond] is generating sales only 4/5th
the volume of its biggest competitor, La Brasserie. Its next biggest
competitors Carrot & Celery and Café Valintino are generating less than
Taj Blue Diamond, but are catching up fast, currently only Rs.50,000.
Another coffee shop that is not too far behind is Time After Time which is
generating Rs.45000.
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60
80
125 Tangerine
Time after Time
155 La Brasserie
Carrot and Celery
Taj Blue Diamond
162
150
Observations:
Carrot and Celery enjoys the maximum average covers for weekdays
of 162 covers followed by La Brasserie with 155 covers and The Coffee
Shop [Taj Blue Diamond] with 150 covers. Time After Time has 125 covers
followed by Tangerine with 100 covers and Fernery with 80 covers. Café
Valintino has the least number of covers, currently 60 covers.
Analysis:
The Coffee Shop [Taj Blue Diamond] has an average of only 150
covers against its competitor Carrot and Celery which has an average cover
of 162. Its second competitor La Brasserie is not far behind with an average
of 155 covers on weekdays followed by Time After Time with 125 covers.
Taj Blue Diamond needs to get just 12 covers more to come at the same
level as its competitor.
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2.11.4 -Average Covers for Weekends for Coffee Shops.
Observations:
Analysis:
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2.11.5 -APC for Food for Coffee Shops.
350 322
Carrot and Celery
La Brasserie
175 Fernery
Observations:
La Brasserie, Carrot And Celery and Café Valintino are the coffee
shops with a maximum APC for food of Rs.350 followed by the Coffee
Shop [Taj Blue Diamond] with an APC of Rs.322. Tangerine and Fernery
have an APC of Rs.175 each. Time After Time is the least in this segment
with an APC of Rs.125.
Analysis:
The main competitors of The Coffee Shop [Taj Blue Diamond]
have more APC for food. The main competitors being La Brasserie, Carrot
and Celery and Café Valintino having an APC of Rs.350.The Coffee Shop
[Taj Blue Diamond] very close with an APC of Rs.322.
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2.11.6 -APC for Liquor for Coffee Shops.
150
200 Taj Blue Diamond
Carrot and Celery
200 La Brasserie
80
Time after Time
Fernery
Café Valintino
200 175
Observation:
Carrot And Celery, Time After Time and Café Valintino are the
major coffee shops with an APC for liquor of Rs.200+ followed by La
Brasserie with an APC of 175+ The Coffee Shop [Taj Blue Diamond] has an
APC for liquor of Rs.150+ followed Fernery which ahs the least APC for
liquor among other coffee shops of Rs.80+
Analysis:
The Coffee Shop [Taj Blue Diamond] falls behind its competitors
in this segment with an APC for liquor of Rs.150+ whereas its competitors
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Carrot and Celery, Time After Time, Café Valintino have an APC of
Rs.200+ and La Brasserie very close with an APC of Rs.175+
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Chapter 3- Chinese and Thai Restaurants The Inside Story
Whispering Bamboos
Competitors
Mainland China
Chinese Room
Silk Route
Five Elements
Trishna
Flags
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3.2 -Inside Story In One View.
Chinese Restaurants
(Table one)
Type of Chinese and Thai Chinese and Thai Chinese and Thai Chinese
Cuisine
Alcohol Yes Yes Yes Yes
Served
Live No No Yes No
Entertainment
Timings 12.30pm to 2.45pm 12.30pmto3pm 12noon to 2.30pm 12noon to 3.30pm
7.30pm to 11.45pm 7.30pm to 11.45pm 7pm to 11.30pm 7pm to 11.30pm
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Top Chinese Restaurants
(Table two)
Buffet: a-la-cart menu Only for parties 11am to 3pm a-la-cart menu a-la-cart menu
Time and 1pm to 3pm (Rs.200+tax)
Price (Rs.220+tax)
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3.3 Whispering Bamboos.
Website:-www.tajhotels.com
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 30,000
For weekends: 45,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 45
For weekends: 90
A.P.C :
For food: 425
For liquor: 200+
Strengths:-
Prime location in the city
Quality of food is appreciated by most of the Guests, food
related complaints are less.
Rates are very competitive
Good ambience.
Service is excellent; Staff is courteous and extremely
attentive.
Signature Dishes:-
Peking Duck
Tom Yum Soup
Salt and Pepper Prawns
Chicken in Hot Garlic Sauce
Wo Thib Vegetables.
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3.4 Spice Island [Le Meridien]
Website: - www.lemeridien.com
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 20,000
For weekends: 35,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 30
For weekends: 70
A.P.C :
For food: 570
For liquor: 200+
Peking Duck
Mushroom in Spring Onion Dressing
Pancakes
Poultry vegetables in different sauces.
Red Cooked Bean Curd
Strengths:-
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3.5 The Orient [Sun-n-Sand]
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 22,000
For weekends: 30,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 45
For weekends: 55
A.P.C :
For food: 350
For liquor: 200+
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3.6 Mainland China
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 60,000
For weekends: 90,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 200
For weekends: 250
A.P.C :
For food: 350
For liquor: 200+
Discounts offered: -
No Discounts Offered.
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3.7 Chinese Room
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 45,000
For weekends: 65,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 150
For weekends: 200
A.P.C :
For food: 350
For liquor: 200+
Discounts offered: -
Regular Customers are offered a 10% discount.
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3.8- Silk Route
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 22,000
For weekends: 32,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 40
For weekends: 60
A.P.C :
For food: 250
For liquor: nil
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3.9- Five Elements.
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 20,000
For weekends: 40,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 60
For weekends: 120
A.P.C :
For food: 280
For liquor: nil
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3.10 Trishna
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 25,000
For weekends: 45,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 40
For weekends: 90
A.P.C :
For food: 450
For liquor: 200+
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3.11 - Flags.
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 45,000
For weekends: 70,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 150
For weekends: 200
A.P.C :
For food: 280
For liquor: nil
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3.12 An Insight to the Financial Aspects of Chinese
Restaurants.
Whispering Bamboos
45,000 30,000
Mainland China
Spice Island
25,000 60,000 The Orient
Chinese Room
20,000
Silk Route
22,000
20,000 Five Elements
45,000 Trishna
22,000
Flags
Observation:
Analysis:
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3.12.2 -Average Sales for Weekends for Chinese Restaurants
90,000
90,000
Whispering Bamboos
80,000
70,000 Mainland China
70,000 65,000
Spice I sland
60,000
The Orient
50,000 45,000 45,000
40,000 Chinese Room
40,000 35,000
32,000
30,000 Silk Route
30,000
Five Elements
20,000
Trishna
10,000
Flags
0
Observations:
Mainland China is observed to be enjoying the sales volume of
Rs.85000, followed by Flags with Rs.70000 and Chinese Room with Rs.
65000 as the average sales turnover on weekdays. Whispering Bamboos and
Trishna are generating only about Rs.45000, followed by Five Elements
with Rs.40000.Sice Island wit Rs.35000, Silk Route with 32000 and The
Orient generating Rs.30000.
Analysis:
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3.12.3 -Average Covers for Weekdays for Chinese Restaurants
150
40 Flags
60 Trishna
Five Elements
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Silk Route
150
Chinese Room
45
The Orient
30 Spice Island
Whispering
45 Bamboos
Observations:
Analysis:
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3.12.4 -Average Covers for Weekends for Chinese Restaurants
250
250
Whispering Bamboos
Spice I sland
100 90 90
Silk Route
70 Five Elements
55 60
50 Trishna
Flags
Observation:
Analysis:
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3.12.5 -APC for Food for Chinese Restaurants
Observations:
Spice Island has the highest APC of Rs. 570 for food followed by
Trishna with Rs.450 and Whispering Bamboos with Rs.425. The Orient,
Mainland China and Chinese Room have an APC of Rs.350 followed by
Five Elements and Flags with Rs.280. The least in this segment is Silk Route
with an APC of Rs.250.
Analysis:
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3.12.6 -APC for Liquor for Chinese Restaurants
200 200
Whispering Bamboos
Mainland China
Spice Island
200 200
The Orient
Chinese Room
Trishna
200 200
APC for all the restaurants for liquor is the same i.e. of Rs.200+.
Silk Route, Five Elements and Flags do not serve liquor.
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Chapter 4 - Indian Restaurants-The Inside Story.
Competitors
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4.2 - Part Of The Inside Story In One View.
Mr. Lalchand Classic BBHL. Mr. Tejpal Singh Arahana Mr. Ravi Pujari
Proprietor Nagpal City Invest Gandhi Company
ltd. Ltd
Type of
Cuisine Indian Indian Indian Indian Indian Mangolorean
(Lucknowi) (Punjabi Cuisine ) (Hyderabadi) Seafood
Alcohol Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Served
Live Yes No No No Plan to No
Entertainment (Fri, Sat, (Live
Sun) Kitchen)
Timings 7pm to (Weekend
11.45pm 12.30pm 7pm to 11.30am to 3.30pm 11.30am to 11.30am to
to3pm) 11.30pm 7pm to 11.30pm 3.30pm 3.30pm
7.30pm to 7pm to 6.30pm to
11.45pm 11.30pm 11.30pm
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4.3 - Mystic Masala [Taj Blue Diamond]
Website:-www.tajhotels.com
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 35,000
For weekends: 45,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 56
For weekends: 65
A.P.C :
For food: 500
For liquor: 200+
Strengths:-
Live entertainment on weekends
Located in a prime location in the city
Very Indian Ambience that matches perfectly with the
cuisine.
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Quality of food is appreciated, both in taste and in
presentation.
Service is excellent; Staff is courteous and extremely
attentive.
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4.4 - Kabab Hut [Sun-n-Sand]
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 20,000
For weekends: 36,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 35
For weekends: 55
A.P.C :
For food: 450
For liquor: 200+
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4.5 - Chingari
Website: - www.lemeridien.com
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 50,000
For weekends: 60,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 70
For weekends: 100
A.P.C :
For food: 500
For liquor: 200+
Strengths:-
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4.6 - The Great Punjab
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 35,000
For weekends: 60,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 80
For weekends: 130
A.P.C :
For food: 300
For liquor: 200+
Chicken Pishabri
Bhendi Fry Masala
Dal Makhni
Oil free Biryani
Kheema Champ and Brain Masala
Strengths:-
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Good Quality of food
Specialized North Indian Menu
Full Stock Bar with 28 different wines and 100 spirits
Good and Spacious Ambience.
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4.7 - Koyla
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 30,000
For weekends: 50,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 95
For weekends: 135
A.P.C :
For food: 300
For liquor: 150+
Strengths:-
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4.8 - Mahesh Lunch Home
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 25,000
For weekends: 60,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 90
For weekends: 100
A.P.C :
For food: 300
For liquor: 200+
Pepper Tandoori
Boneless jumbo Pomphlet
Tandoori malai
Prawn Gassi
Fish Curry
Strengths:-
Centrally Located.
Specialized Mangalorean seafood
Have moving trolleys for promotion of wines and fishes
Quick service
Have a good space for conducting parties.
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4.9 - An insight to the Financial Aspect of Indian
Restaurants
25,000
35,000 Mystic Masala
Kabab Hut
30,000
20,000 Chingari
Great Punjab
Koyla
35,000
50,000 Mahesh Lunch Home
Observations:
Analysis:
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yielding a turnover of Rs 35000 which is another source of competition.
Koyla and Kabab Hut are not far behind Mystic Masala.
20,000 Koyla
10,000 Mahesh
Lunch Home
0
Observations:
Chingari, the Great Punjab, Mahesh Lunch Home leads the Average
Sales of Indian restaurants with sales of Rs 60000. Koyla yields a turnover
of Rs 50000 followed by Mystic Masala with Rs 45000. The least in this
segment is Kabab Hut with a turnover of Rs 36000 on weekends.
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Analysis:
150
Mahesh Lunch
Home
95
Koyla
80
Great Punjab
70
Chingari
35
Kabab Hut
56
Mystic Masala
0 100 200
Observations:
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Koyla leads this segment with an average cover of 95 followed by
Mahesh Lunch Home with 90 covers The Great Punjab has an average cover
of 80 on weekdays followed by Chingari with 70 covers and Mystic Masala
with 56 covers. The least in this segment is Kabab Hut with 35 covers.
Analysis:
200 Chingari
150 130
135
Great Punjab
100
100
65
55 Koyla
50
Mahesh Lunch
0 Home
Observations:
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has an average cover of 100 on weekdays followed by Mystic Masala with
65 covers. The least in this segment is Kabab Hut with 55 covers.
Analysis:
300
500
Mystic Masala
300 Kabab Hut
Chingari
Great Punjab
300 450 Koyla
Mahesh Lunch Home
500
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Observations:
Analysis:
Mystic Masala along with Chingari has the highest APC of Rs 500
leaving other Indian restaurants behind. Its next big competitor, Kabab Hut
is not far behind Mystic Masala.
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200 200
Mystic Masala
Kabab Hut
150 200
Chingari
Great Punjab
Koyla
Mahesh Lunch Home
200
200
APC for all the restaurants is the same except for kolya which
has an APC of Rs.150 which is the lowest amongst all.
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CHAPTER 5-CUSTOMER FEED BACK.
5.1-Introduction.
Customer is the King of the Market . If the guests are satisfied with
the food, service, ambience and other factors of a restaurant, the restaurant is
bound to do well. But if the restaurant is not able to impress its guests it is
difficult for the restaurant to make its mark. Therefore, a customer/guest can
make a market and can also break it.
The main task before the hoteliers is to make a combination of quality
food and services at different stages so that the potential guests are
transformed into habitual guests. This would help the restaurants in
increasing the average number of covers.
Customer survey can provide you with an understanding of the
customer behavior and perceptions. When applied correctly, this knowledge
can drastically improve important business outcomes, including customer
retention and customer satisfaction. Increasing competition (whether for-
profit or nonprofit) is forcing businesses to pay much more attention to
satisfying customers.
Due to time constraints, I was able to interview only about 100
customers in each category i.e. The Coffee Shop, Chinese Restaurant, Indian
Restaurant. This interview was conducted at the restaurants that are big
competitors of Taj Blue Diamond.
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VISITED
NON-VISITED
75
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70
Observation and Analysis:
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SATISFIED
NON-SATISFIED
80
Observation:
Out of 75 people who have visited, 60 are satisfied with The Coffee
Shop at Taj Blue Diamond and 15 of them aren t.
Analysis:
The customers are quite satisfied with the food quality and its
presentation. The only thing that disturbs them is the ambience and the
furniture which is quite old and The Coffee Shop is not too spacious.
Comments:
Some of the comments given by the guests are:
The food is very impressive and the live counter is fantastic especially
when they have Pastas at the live counter.
-Mr.Wadhwani [L.I.C Agent]
The Lunch Buffet is amazing with a wide variety at a reasonable price.
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Mrs. Anita Lalwani.
The Ambience is very old and looks very congested. It has been the same
for many years now and definitely need a makeover.
-Mr.P.Sawhney [Properitor-Sawhney Motors]
The chairs are very heavy and the furniture also looks very old. The
crockery is also not too impressive.
Mrs. Fernandes.
40 VISITED
60 NON-VISITED
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5.3.2- Percentage of guests satisfied.
10
SATISFIED
NON-SATISFIED
90
Observation:
Out of 60 people who have visited, 54 are satisfied with the service
and food quality at Whispering Bamboos at Taj Blue Diamond and only 6 of
them are not satisfied.
Analysis:
The customers are very satisfied with the food quality and its
presentation. The service is also quick. The only drawback it faces with its
biggest competitor is the quantity of food served is less at Whispering
Bamboos.
Comments:
Some of the comments given by the guests are:
The food is amazing both in taste and in presentation. The Fixed menu
offered is very good for its price -Mrs. Desai
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The ambience is perfect and is quite different than other Chinese
Restaurants. It matches with the cuisine and also the name.
Mr. Ammar Latiff [Banquet Manager at Central Park Hotel]
VISITED
NON-VISITED
95
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5.4.2- Percentage of guests satisfied.
10
SATISFIED
NON-SATISFIED
90
Observation:
Out of 95 people who have visited, 86 are satisfied with Mystic
Masala at Taj Blue Diamond and only 9 of them aren t.
Analysis:
Almost all the people are satisfied with the food, ambience and
service of Mystic Masala.
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Comments:
Some of the comments given by the guests are:
The food is excellent and the ambience matches perfectly with the cuisine.
Ms. Thakur [Proprietor- Neha Art Gallery]
The live entertainment on weekends is very good and makes Mystic stand
out of the other restaurants. Mr. Mehta
The service is quick and one does not have to wait for long after placing the
order.
Recommendations.
Physical evidence:
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TAJ is a class apart and only people from upper class are its
Customers, but one should not forget the masses. The standard of living in
India is increasing, especially the middle class segment. The habits are
changing from that of saving to spending. TAJ should work to tap the
middle class segment of the market, which actually is growing at a very fast
rate. Thus, the dishes at the restaurants should be priced keeping in mind the
middle class segment also along with the Corporate.
The restaurants and coffee shop offered by TAJ are wonderful. They
take care of complete requirements of a person who wants to enjoy his meal.
However, these restaurants and coffee shop at TAJ have certain missing
features. Certain recommendations are thus given, through which TAJ can
surely capture those factors as well.
Its just to make sure that you compete before competitors compete.
Conclusion
In the course of this research the outcome, was far more qualitative
and quantitative, than what was expected, the experience being extremely
rewarding.
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Questionnaire
[Customer Satisfaction]
3. If no, Why?
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Yes No
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Chapter 4 - Indian Restaurants-The Inside Story.
Competitors
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4.2 - Part Of The Inside Story In One View.
Mr. Lalchand Classic BBHL. Mr. Tejpal Singh Arahana Mr. Ravi Pujari
Proprietor Nagpal City Invest Gandhi Company
ltd. Ltd
Type of
Cuisine Indian Indian Indian Indian Indian Mangolorean
(Lucknowi) (Punjabi Cuisine ) (Hyderabadi) Seafood
Alcohol Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Served
Live Yes No No No Plan to No
Entertainment (Fri, Sat, (Live
Sun) Kitchen)
Timings 7pm to (Weekend
11.45pm 12.30pm 7pm to 11.30am to 3.30pm 11.30am to 11.30am to
to3pm) 11.30pm 7pm to 11.30pm 3.30pm 3.30pm
7.30pm to 7pm to 6.30pm to
11.45pm 11.30pm 11.30pm
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4.3 - Mystic Masala [Taj Blue Diamond]
Website:-www.tajhotels.com
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 35,000
For weekends: 45,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 56
For weekends: 65
A.P.C :
For food: 500
For liquor: 200+
Strengths:-
Live entertainment on weekends
Located in a prime location in the city
Very Indian Ambience that matches perfectly with the
cuisine.
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Quality of food is appreciated, both in taste and in
presentation.
Service is excellent; Staff is courteous and extremely
attentive.
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4.4 - Kabab Hut [Sun-n-Sand]
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 20,000
For weekends: 36,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 35
For weekends: 55
A.P.C :
For food: 450
For liquor: 200+
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4.5 - Chingari
Website: - www.lemeridien.com
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 50,000
For weekends: 60,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 70
For weekends: 100
A.P.C :
For food: 500
For liquor: 200+
Strengths:-
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4.6 - The Great Punjab
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 35,000
For weekends: 60,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 80
For weekends: 130
A.P.C :
For food: 300
For liquor: 200+
Chicken Pishabri
Bhendi Fry Masala
Dal Makhni
Oil free Biryani
Kheema Champ and Brain Masala
Strengths:-
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Good Quality of food
Specialized North Indian Menu
Full Stock Bar with 28 different wines and 100 spirits
Good and Spacious Ambience.
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4.7 - Koyla
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 30,000
For weekends: 50,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 95
For weekends: 135
A.P.C :
For food: 300
For liquor: 150+
Strengths:-
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4.8 - Mahesh Lunch Home
Average Sales:
For weekdays: 25,000
For weekends: 60,000
Average Covers:
For weekdays: 90
For weekends: 100
A.P.C :
For food: 300
For liquor: 200+
Pepper Tandoori
Boneless jumbo Pomphlet
Tandoori malai
Prawn Gassi
Fish Curry
Strengths:-
Centrally Located.
Specialized Mangalorean seafood
Have moving trolleys for promotion of wines and fishes
Quick service
Have a good space for conducting parties.
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4.9 - An insight to the Financial Aspect of Indian
Restaurants
25,000
35,000 Mystic Masala
Kabab Hut
30,000
20,000 Chingari
Great Punjab
Koyla
35,000
50,000 Mahesh Lunch Home
Observations:
Analysis:
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yielding a turnover of Rs 35000 which is another source of competition.
Koyla and Kabab Hut are not far behind Mystic Masala.
20,000 Koyla
10,000 Mahesh
Lunch Home
0
Observations:
Chingari, the Great Punjab, Mahesh Lunch Home leads the Average
Sales of Indian restaurants with sales of Rs 60000. Koyla yields a turnover
of Rs 50000 followed by Mystic Masala with Rs 45000. The least in this
segment is Kabab Hut with a turnover of Rs 36000 on weekends.
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Analysis:
150
Mahesh Lunch
Home
95
Koyla
80
Great Punjab
70
Chingari
35
Kabab Hut
56
Mystic Masala
0 100 200
Observations:
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Koyla leads this segment with an average cover of 95 followed by
Mahesh Lunch Home with 90 covers The Great Punjab has an average cover
of 80 on weekdays followed by Chingari with 70 covers and Mystic Masala
with 56 covers. The least in this segment is Kabab Hut with 35 covers.
Analysis:
200 Chingari
150 130
135
Great Punjab
100
100
65
55 Koyla
50
Mahesh Lunch
0 Home
Observations:
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has an average cover of 100 on weekdays followed by Mystic Masala with
65 covers. The least in this segment is Kabab Hut with 55 covers.
Analysis:
300
500
Mystic Masala
300 Kabab Hut
Chingari
Great Punjab
300 450 Koyla
Mahesh Lunch Home
500
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Observations:
Analysis:
Mystic Masala along with Chingari has the highest APC of Rs 500
leaving other Indian restaurants behind. Its next big competitor, Kabab Hut
is not far behind Mystic Masala.
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200 200
Mystic Masala
Kabab Hut
150 200
Chingari
Great Punjab
Koyla
Mahesh Lunch Home
200
200
APC for all the restaurants is the same except for kolya which
has an APC of Rs.150 which is the lowest amongst all.
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