RFQ Downtown Full-Service Restaurant

The City of Bennettsville is seeking a qualified restaurant operator to design, develop, and manage a full‑service sit‑down restaurant at 100 West Main Street. The operator will be responsible for concept development, build‑out (subject to city‑funded improvements), staffing, daily operations, and financial management under a long‑term commercial lease with an option to purchase. The solicitation evaluates experience, proposed concept, financial capacity, and development approach. • Provide a complete Statement of Qualifications covering company profile, relevant restaurant experience, and proposed concept (cuisine, target market, hours). • Demonstrate financial qualifications and a financing plan to support lease payments, build‑out costs, and ongoing operations. • Outline operational capacity, including organizational chart, staffing plan, and management structure. • Submit a preliminary development approach detailing layout modifications, equipment needs, and any incentive requests. • Include at least three references and a signed checklist confirming all required sections are included.