A thought for next year's pizza party

[JLvatron]

Originally Posted by Stormrave

Next question...if "by the slice" made it a little slower for everyone to get their pizza, would it still be worth it?

It was easy when one price was help yourself up to 4 pieces. It's going to be harder if slices are handed out as they're sold/if people have to be given their particular number of slices and have their particular change counted out. If I can't get more volunteers, the line will slow down. I'm definitely considering doing it this way by popular request, but want to check because i know it'll be more time consuming.

Hmm, very good question. By the slice is a great option but not if it bogs down the system, especially with the pizza getting cold as Ninjatron pointed out.

Timing could be the issue.
At the beginning with a big line up, waiting for by-the-slice is too long. But after a while the line would really cut down, so by-the-slice wouldn't be hard to handle.

So I suggest Start with the same 4 slice-pop deal as before. Then once the line dies down, offer the by-the-slice option if there's any pizza left.

Of course the most important part is what works for you. Your life shouldn't get complicated for providing us with a great service.

[Stormrave]

If I could get more than one faithful sidekick to help me, like say if I had 3 or 4 people, it would go pretty fast by-the-slice.

Problem is, I might well not have Phalanx this year, and that means I'd have to look for volunteers closer to the con.

Think I might make that be the deciding factor. No volunteers to help me = old way. My own staff = new way.

Staffers would get a pizza discount in exchange for labour.

[Protoman]

Well as long as someone is willing to sit down and do the math. I have been to conventions were people had to line up, and wait for food. I don't mind, whatever works out for the friday.

Just form a line, and they state how much they want and what at a set price. I know last time a lot of people got wayy more then they payed for due to unstable planning... I was one of them

[Aernaroth]

Or you could have split the line, and have people buy tickets, then go pick up their pizza by the slice. Might work out faster, but I doubt it.

[JLvatron]

Originally Posted by Protoman

I know last time a lot of people got wayy more then they payed for due to unstable planning... I was one of them

Cheater! Cheater!
More-than-4-slices-Pizza Eater!

[Stormrave]

Hey, I broke even last year, that was good enough for me.

I think I'll try selling by the slice this year. Pre order is bloody awkward though, since last year showed me how many people didn't show up, and how many people showed up who hadn't pre ordered. I'm still putting up a pre order just so I have an idea of how much and what kinds to order.

Prices will probably be to the tune of $1.50 a slice and 75 cents for a pop. Does that sound fair? (I reserve the right to change the price depending on the cost of pizza plus delivery by the time the con rolls around. Yes, I'll make it cheaper if there's some awesome promotion on at pizza pizza.)

[JLvatron]

How does it sound? The fact that it's cheaper and in singles is a great deal!

p.s. you sure the math is right?

[Stormrave]

What was my math last year? Two slices and a pop for 4 bucks?

I'm living in ONtario now and already following PIzza Pizza flyers for the best specials....

[JLvatron]

Originally Posted by Stormrave

What was my math last year? Two slices and a pop for 4 bucks?

Last year: 4 slices + pop (bundle) = $7

New idea: 4 slices + pop (by slice/pop) = $ 6.75

[Stormrave]

Given how many leftover pops I had last year, if attendance is roughly similar, I get a case less pop, and pizza prices don't go up....yes, I can do it 25 cents cheaper.