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Hotel Premium Food Service Franchise

For: Mid-range hotels wanting to offer high-quality food without full kitchen operations

Buildability

The Problem

Hotel guests frequently order low-quality chain pizza delivery, hotels miss revenue opportunity and guest satisfaction

The Solution

Provide hotels with high-quality Italian pizza ovens and authentic ingredients, creating premium in-house food service

Why Now?

Hotel industry recovery post-COVID, focus on guest experience differentiation, proven success of Hunt Brothers model

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Partner with single hotel for pilot

Day 2

Source basic pizza oven and ingredients

Day 3

Test guest response and pricing

Day 4

Calculate unit economics

Day 5

Document operational requirements

How to Validate

Survey hotel managers about food service pain points
Test guest willingness to pay premium
Pilot in one location with existing pizza
Compare performance vs delivery competition

Revenue Model

Equipment leasing, ingredient supply margins, franchise fees, revenue sharing with hotels

Competitive Moat

Exclusive relationships with hotels, authentic Italian supply chain, operational expertise

Risks to Consider

Complex international supply chainHotel space and staffing constraintsCompetition from established delivery servicesFood safety and quality control across locations