Restaurant Gig

I was approached yesterday by a small local restaurant to paint for a new family night they are starting up. This would be my first ongoing weekly gig. (Woo Hoo!) I have gleaned much information from the forum, but just want to make sure I'm not missing anything before I meet with them today. Can you think of anything else I need to keep in mind? I would really like to give the impression that I am a professional who has it all together and not just a fly by night painter.
Here's what I have so far:

Be open to barter and offering a small discount, but do not sell myself short
Create a contract that includes:
Re-evaluation in 4-6 weeks
The right to display a tip jar and business cards
Firm end time and plan to achieve it

Thanks for any help you can give!!!

No advice here - but congrats and fingers crossed for you! That sounds like a great opportunity.

Hope it goes well for you!! You may also want to have a colouring page or something for them to give to all the kids at their table... so even if the parents don't come with their kids to get painted (and take a card) there is still a paper that might make it onto the fridge with your information on it?

Thanks guys! And Perry, that's an awesome idea, this restaurant is right in my neighborhood, so that would be a great way to get my name out there, even if they don't get painted! Thanks so much for the advice!

Sounds like you are organized and READY!!!
ENJOY!!!

Since most family nights are during dinner time, try to barter in a meal & make sure it can be to go. If it's for a sit down dinner, you'll end up having to entertain while you eat

well Im into my 4th time painting at Fazoli's here in Onalask Wi.. its the 2nd restraunt I do.. I do Rudys Drive in in the summer they are closed in the winter months.. So I went to Fazolis she was thrilled with the idea.. this past Tuesday she gave me 10 dollars more than we agreed on and said she really liked me being there.. I was thrilled with the fact that she was happy..

Congrats! I'm on the lookout for a new restaurant as mine is taking off the kids night for the winter(even though they had more kids than ever).

I love, love those coloring sheets. At Clown Camp I met someone who could draw an awesome coloring sheet that was fun and included your contact information. I would also make sure you see where you will set up. There's nothing worse than showing up and being stuck in a high traffic corner. Sometimes they assume you will travel like a balloon artist. Can you imagine lugging your fatmax from table to table?

LOL! I'm sure the serving staff would not appreciate running into a fatmax at every table

I own a restaurant so I can paint when I want to The kids are sooo happy and that makes mom/dad happy too.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/McCall-ID/Steamers-Steak-Seafood-Restaurant/349691967716#!/album.php?aid=197720&id=349691967716

Psalm - good luck on finding a restaurant, it's so much fun and great for everyone.

Also, I love the idea of a coloring page with contact info. I need to get on it.