Berts RIvertown Grill | Application Preview
Berts Rivertown Grill is seeking government grants to enhance its operations and continue serving the community effectively. The funding will be used to acquire new equipment and maintain the building, as well as to support an expansion plan, introduce exclusive menu items, and stabilize staffing and food costs.
As the only restaurant within a 10-mile radius, Berts enjoys broad support across three counties, boasting an impressive menu and five-star reviews. The family-owned establishment has successfully navigated challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, staffing shortages, and rising food prices. Additionally, Berts offers weekend entertainment, filling a void in the area's entertainment options.
In terms of competition, the nearest rival, Riverview Restaurant, is 10 miles away and has a long-standing history but mainly benefits from its river view. Other competitors, like Green Valley in Hardinsburg and Dranes Kurve Inn, either limit their operating hours or do not provide alcohol or entertainment.
Berts competitive advantage lies in its diverse menu, extended hours, and unique offerings such as live entertainment and a recently added patio and stage. The restaurant fosters a welcoming atmosphere that makes it a community hub, dedicated to excellent service and quality food. This commitment, along with its strategic positioning, underlines the importance of securing grant funding for future growth and stability.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 85-4294239
Location: CLOVERPORT, KY, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: $250k to $500k
Annual Gross Expense: $250k to $500k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
New equipment, maintenance for the building
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Business Plan
We would like to expand the building, offer more exclusive menu items, stabilize our staffing and food cost issues We are the only restaurant within a 10 mile radius, we are supported throughout 3 counties, we have an excellent menu and 5 star reviews. We are a family owned and operated restaurant we take pride in our service and food. We have survived through Covid, staffing shortages and the continual rise in food costs. We provide entertainment on the weekends when there is no other venue in this area that has entertainment.
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Self Identified Competition
Riverview Restaurant approximately 10 miles from our restaurant, they serve a daily buffet and just started serving alcohol. Their only advantage is the river view from their restaurant. They have been in business for over 50 years Green Valley in Hardinsburg, approximately 14 miles serve the same type of menu only open Breakfast and Lunch. Dranes Kurve Inn similar menu have not heard any reviews good or bad, they do not provide alcohol or entertainment. We provide an extensive menu that we are proud of, we serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and open 6 days a week. Two of our competitors close earlier than we do. We provide entertainment on the weekends that no one else does. We added a patio and stage 2 years ago that none of our competitors provide. We are family owned and are dedicated to providing excellent service and good food. Our customers love the atmosphere of the restaurant we are also a meeting place for our community.
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