A letter to investors of a restaurant should offer information that is clear and actionable. Reasons for writing the letter should focus on a business opportunity involving the restaurant business, such as a merger or acquisition. Day-to-day management of the restaurant is usually left to ownership and management. Restaurants are usually controlled by the owner, with investors owning shares. Owners usually have an ethical obligation to discuss business opportunities with investors but may not have a legal obligation to do so.
Instructions
1. Write a letter that is one page or less, and uses the first paragraph to introduce who you are and your connection to the restaurant business. You may currently invest in other restaurants, for example.
2. Write a second paragraph outlining your specific reason for writing. Briefly discuss a possible business opportunity but do not discuss terms. Instead, request a meeting by conference call or in person.
3. End the letter by including your contact information, along with references -- preferably those in the restaurant business. Investors and the owner may want to know more about you and your background before responding.
4. Get the name and address of the restaurant's owner by calling the restaurant. Simply tell the person answering the phone that you have a letter for ownership and need a name and address.
5. Send the letter to the investors in care of the restaurant's owner. Obtaining direct contact information for restaurant investors is often impossible. Restaurant investors range from friends and family to venture capital firms. Restaurant investors generally remain anonymous and are often numerous. One restaurant could easily have more than 50 investors, according to The New York Times.
