Individuals: people that dine in by themselves.
Families: a group of people, either friends or a group of nuclear relatives dining together.
Take out: people that prefer to eat Sigmund's food in their home or at a different location than the actual restaurant.
The Sigmund's customer are hungry individuals between the ages of 25 and 50, making up 53% of Eugene (Eugene Chamber of Commerce). Age is not the most defined demographic of this customer base; all age groups enjoy pasta. The most defined characteristic of the target market is income. Gourmet pasta stores have been very successful in high rent, mixed-use urban areas, such as Northwest 23rd in Portland. These areas have a large day and night population consisting of business people and families who have household disposable incomes over $40,000.
Combining several key demographic factors, Sigmund's arrives at a profile of the primary customer as follows:
Sophisticated families who live nearby.
Young professionals who work close to the location.
Shoppers who patronize the high rent stores.
Positioning
Sigmund's Gourmet Pasta will position itself as a reasonably priced, upscale, gourmet pasta restaurant. Eugene consumers who appreciate high-quality food will recognize the value and unique offerings of Sigmund's Gourmet Pasta. Patrons will be both single as well as families, ages 25-50.