Facilities Contracts

Meetings, conventions, meals, and outdoor activities are typical occasions where you will need to negotiate a contract with a restaurant, caterer, or hotel. For your own financial safety, any contract should be written so that you thoroughly understand basic costs as well as add-on costs.

For example, a restaurant may quote you $25 per person for a meal but neglect to tell you that this does not include taxes and a gratuity for staff. On top of this, you may even find yourself paying a basic rental charge for the banquet room if this isn't clarified in your negotiations.

In sum, know exactly what you want and how much the restaurant or hotel will charge. Ask a lot of questions, and get all price quotations in writing.