MSNBC today detailed a few tips for making a business deal—while dining out. While it might be sound advice for business pros, it’s also a useful read for any restaurateurs looking to attract the business crowd.
The article is written from the perspective of a businessperson looking for a suitable eatery, and offers a few clues about what kinds of restaurants fit the bill. Places that are likely to garner the attention of the business crowd tend to be somewhat upscale, but still comfortable. They also aren’t too loud, and offer exceptional customer service (including perks like reserved tables for the regulars)—along with consistently good food.
What I found most interesting about the article, though, was the history behind today’s tradition of business-meal-deals. If you’d like to know where the term “power lunch” came from—or find out why the “three martini lunch” has fallen out of fashion—you’ll find this article an entertaining read.
