About Dean and DelucaThe first Dean and Deluca opened in SoHo in lower Manhattan in 1977, and has since grown to include locations across the United States and the globe, from Napa Valley and Honolulu to Japan and the UAE. Designed to evoke a "turn of the century food department", Dean and Deluca pioneered bringing countless international food items to new customers in the States.
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Essential "Ingredients" of the Business Model1. Combined Appeal of Restaurant and Supermarket
2. Open-Space: Clean, Fresh & Organized 3. Selection of Prepared Foods 4. Diversity of Options (with a Global Focus) despite Limited Space. 5. Professionally Dressed Staff, Easily Accessible & Approachable |
Unique "Culture" & Employee Appeal1. Collaborative Environment 2. Frequent Customer Contact & Interaction 3. Opportunity to be Creative 4. Producing High-Quality Foods in a More Accessible Setting |
Adapting the "Ingredients" & Culture1. Allow each employee the capacity to explore their creativity and to collaborate with colleagues
2. Implement a simplified and minimalist shopping experience 3. "One-Stop-Shop": Provide all of the tools (or services) necessary for the consumer. 4. Discover ways to differentiate the business from competitors 5. Simplify customer interactions with employees |
Dean and Deluca 3276 M Street NW Washington D.C. 20007 |