9. 7th S’s: Steak
215 E Main St
Lakeland, FL
Come experience
the Brazilian
Invasion
10. Market Penetration
Foodies
Families in 30-
40s
Tourists
College
Students
Business Clients
First Friday
Lakeland Events
Orientation at FSC
Southeastern and
nearby
colleges/high
schools.
Lakeland Chamber
of Commerce
11. First Friday
(COST OF FOOD TRUCK AT EVENT)
First Friday costs $100
August 5, 2016 & September 2, 2016.
First Friday Ideas:
Scavenger Map
Decorate Business
Close proximity
Work with Downtown Lakeland
Visit other booths; cross-promotion
12. Lakeland Events
Samba Dancers
Food Truck Rally
First Friday (August/September)
Any Event with proximity to restaurant location
Back to School
August First Friday
Lakeside Village mid-August event with 97 Country
13. Colleges and Football
FSC Orientation (~550)/Family Day (~1200):
college/tourist market
Southeastern football:
2015 games sold out
Good college/tourist market
Although further out, twice enrollment of FSC
College Population: 3,434 students; 3,083
undergraduate students
High School games (Lakeland, GJ): 40s market
14. Florida Southern College
Orientation
Blast Off Events,
Parents Orientation,
Orientation Events,
View this past year’s orientation schedule here
Campus Maps at Admissions.
15. Business Opportunities
Downtown Lakeland Partnership
Ability to sponsor First Friday, Food Truck Rally and
other events.
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
Can become a member and network with other
downtown businesses.
Variety of membership plan and options
16. Grand Opening LCC Event
Business After Hours Event through LCC.
200+ in attendance to interact with staff and each
other.
Opportunity to give introduction about the restaurant
Can distribute information and deals about restaurant
at opening
LCC features Posto 9 in promotional materials.