Choosing a Pod: Market Research

Here is the form I'm proposing to use to collect information on the cart pods I'm considering, assuming there is space available when I'm ready to open.  Does this seem like a reasonable amount of information to collect?  Anything you would change?

Here are my first round candidates:

• Mississippi Marketplace (N. Mississippi and Skidmore)
• Alberta15 (NE Alberta and 15th Ave--who would have guessed?)
• A la Carts, (SE 49th and Division)
• Pod28 (SE 28th and Ankeny)
• Good Food Here (SE Belmont and 45th)

If there are others you think I should consider, let me know, keeping in mind that I want to stay on the east side of the river.

If you are interested in taking one (or more!) on, let me know. As a thank you, you'll be listed on the website as a founding supporter, and I'll treat you to a meal in the pod.
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Name:

There are five parts to this project:

1. Note location and date you are tracking at the top of the table below. If there is more than one vantage point required (example, the Rose City cart pod has folks coming through gate on Sandy and from parking lot), note which entrance you’re watching.
2. Enter 15 minute time segments into the table, and make a hatch mark for each person entering the pod during that segment
3. Record info on each of the carts (cuisine, hours, etc)
4. Identify amenities of each cart pod (bathrooms, tables, etc)
5. Record your impressions of the cart pod.

Note the location and date you are tracking. If there is more than one vantage required (example, the Rose City cart pod has folks coming through gate on Sandy and from parking lot) note which entrance you’re watching.

Location		Date
Time period	Adults	Adults w/children	Total

Amenities:

• Wine/Beer Vendor
• Tables
• Tents or other enclosures
• Heated
• Lit
• Events? (Music, etc)
• Restrooms
• Regular
• Portables
• Off-street parking

Impressions: (Clean, nice mix of carts, inadequate seating, good vibe, parking is difficult, this cart had something special about it)





A hundred million thank yous, and hope you enjoy your meal!