Restaurants and catering

The market for restaurants and catering services to the government is quite large, with a total spend of about R18.5 million. Unfortunately, it's not growing, as the year-over-year growth is zero, which means you'll need to compete for a share of the existing market. With 405 suppliers already in the mix, it's a fairly crowded space, and you'll need to differentiate your business to stand out. It's worth noting that the government favours businesses with a strong black economic empowerment programme, with about 58% of the allocation going to black-owned businesses. If I were you, I'd focus on developing a strong B-BBEE level and building relationships with the 40 government departments that procure these services to increase your chances of success.

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