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Product/Service Line
- Signature Dishes: Fusion platters (e.g., “Injera Tacos”).
- Services: Catering, cultural event hosting, meal subscriptions.
Discussion
**Expanded Product/Service Line: Taste of Unity Family Restaurant Chain**
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### **1. Signature Dishes: Fusion of Ethiopian Heritage & Global Flavors**
**Core Philosophy**: Blend Ethiopia’s culinary traditions with international techniques, creating dishes that appeal to diverse palates while celebrating local ingredients.
#### **A. Fusion Platters**
- **Injera Tacos**:
- **Description**: Soft *teff* injera wraps filled with spiced lentils, avocado, tomato salsa, and *ayib* (Ethiopian cottage cheese).
- **Target Audience**: Families, millennials, and tourists seeking a playful twist on tradition.
- **Price**: 250 ETB (2 tacos + side of *shiro* dip).
- **Berbere Burgers**:
- **Description**: Juicy beef patties seasoned with *berbere* spice, topped with caramelized onions, *kibe* (spiced butter), and served on *teff* buns.
- **Target Audience**: Expats, Gen Z, and meat lovers.
- **Price**: 350 ETB (burger + *timatim* salad).
- **Coffee-Rubbed Steak**:
- **Description**: Grilled beef tenderloin marinated in Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee grounds and *mitmita*, served with roasted root vegetables.
- **Target Audience**: Premium diners, tourists.
- **Price**: 500 ETB (includes dessert: *tibs*-spiced chocolate mousse).
#### **B. Kid-Friendly Innovations**
- **Mini Explorer Plates**:
- Bite-sized *sambusas* (stuffed with cheese or lentils), honey-glazed *injera* rolls, and fruit skewers.
- **Price**: 150 ETB.
- **Build-Your-Own Fit-Fit**:
- Crumbled injera with choice of veggies, sauces, and proteins (chicken, beef, or lentils).
- **Price**: 200 ETB.
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### **2. Services: Beyond Dining**
#### **A. Catering**
- **Corporate Catering**:
- **Lunchboxes**: Customizable meals (400 ETB/person) with options like *doro wat* quinoa bowls or vegan *shiro* wraps.
- **Event Packages**:
- **Silver**: 10,000 ETB (25 people, 2 mains + sides).
- **Gold**: 25,000 ETB (50 people, 3 mains + dessert + coffee ceremony).
- **Weddings & Celebrations**:
- **Traditional Feast**: *Injera* platters, *tibs*, and honey wine (200 ETB/person).
- **Fusion Buffet**: Mix of Ethiopian and international dishes (300 ETB/person).
#### **B. Cultural Event Hosting**
- **Azmari Nights**:
- Weekly live music performances featuring traditional Ethiopian artists.
- **Package**: 5,000 ETB/hour (includes dinner for 50 guests).
- **Coffee Ceremony Workshops**:
- Interactive sessions on roasting beans, brewing *jebena* coffee, and pairing with snacks.
- **Price**: 500 ETB/person (group discounts available).
- **Ethiopian Cooking Classes**:
- Learn to make *injera*, *doro wat*, and fusion dishes.
- **Family Package**: 1,500 ETB (2 adults + 2 kids).
#### **C. Meal Subscriptions**
- **Weekly Family Plan**:
- 5 meals (4 servings each) with rotating menus (e.g., Monday: *kitfo* sliders, Wednesday: *berbere* pasta).
- **Price**: 4,000 ETB/week (free delivery).
- **Healthy Lunchbox Subscription**:
- For busy professionals: 10 gluten-free/vegan meals (e.g., lentil *shiro* salad, *teff* grain bowls).
- **Price**: 3,000 ETB/week.
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### **3. Unique Selling Points**
1. **Cultural Storytelling**:
- QR codes on menus link to videos about ingredient origins (e.g., “The Journey of *Teff* from Farm to Table”).
2. **Sustainability**:
- **Zero-Waste Catering**: Compostable servingware and surplus food donations to *Addis Food Bank*.
- **Local Sourcing**: 85% ingredients from Ethiopian farms (reduces carbon footprint by 40%).
3. **Tech Integration**:
- **App-Based Orders**: Customize meal subscriptions, track loyalty points, and pre-book events.
- **Delivery Network**: Partner with *Deliver Addis* and in-house riders (45-minute guarantee).
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### **4. Pricing Strategy**
| **Product/Service** | **Price Range (ETB)** | **Margin** |
|---------------------------|-----------------------|------------|
| Fusion Platters | 250–500 | 55% |
| Catering (per person) | 200–300 | 50% |
| Cooking Classes | 500–1,500 | 60% |
| Meal Subscriptions | 3,000–4,000/week | 45% |
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### **5. Competitive Differentiation**
- **Cultural Fusion**: Unmatched blend of Ethiopian authenticity and global innovation.
- **Experiential Dining**: Interactive elements (e.g., cooking classes) vs. static competitors.
- **Convenience**: Meal subscriptions and catering cater to urban families’ busy lifestyles.
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**Why It Works**:
By merging Ethiopia’s culinary heritage with modern convenience and global tastes, *Taste of Unity* becomes more than a restaurant—it’s a cultural hub. The diversified revenue streams (dine-in, catering, subscriptions) ensure resilience, while storytelling and sustainability build brand loyalty.
*“Where every dish is a bridge between tradition and tomorrow.”* 🌍🍴