These are some questions that are unique to comedians and may involve you actually seeing the comedian perform. Comedians carry some extra risk because they can offend people:
- What type of jokes will the comedian use?  

- Will the jokes offend any group?
- Will the comedian give you access to his/her routine beforehand?
- Does the comedian make fun of the audience? (a comedian that does this is not right for a grand opening)
- Does the comedian’s humor match your brand/demographics? (will your customers find the comedian funny?)

There are other factors that come with all performers (musicians, dancers, artists, and comedians). Here are a few questions:
- Will a free performance by the performer draw people even if the customers know nothing about your Grand Opening?

- Do you think customers will be more likely to invite their friends/family (word of mouth marketing) if there is a performer?
- Will you get more repeat customers because of having a party like atmosphere?
- Is it worth the money? (balancing both short term business and long term customer loyalty)

- Is it possible that you can get free publicity from it?

You also have to ask if it is practical for your area. I haven’t seen your restaurant and don’t know about the neighborhood so I cannot say.

- Do you have the space (and parking) for a large turnout? Will you violate gov. regulations?
- Will it upset or please residents living close by?
- Will enough people show up (too much and too little can cause problems)?

- How is your restaurant perceived in the neighborhood?
- How are your likely customers perceived in the neighborhood?

Congratulations
with the new restaurant! I hope this helps. You don’t need perfect
conditions for it to work as some things are more important than others,
but be realistic. If you go through each question one by one them, you
will get a better idea if a comedian is right for your restaurant. Tell
me what you decide and how it goes.