The startup envisions opening a coffee shop based on ecological preparing and processing food and other materials. The main product for sale in the restaurant’s menu is coffee. In the assortment, there are snacks, sandwiches, including vegan and gluten-free, to attract a different consumer.
Location and Facilities
The eco-coffee shop will be located next to Manhattan College in NYC on 454 W 238th St; nearby facilities include a university, a park, parking spaces, and the metro, all walking distance.
The Cost of Rent and Utilities
The monthly rent will be $2,450, and the total utilities will cost $200. About $50 per month will be paid for water and sewage. Gas can go up to $120, electricity about $90, trash removal – $40. Internet bills can cost around $70 a month.
Production Process
The production operations of a coffee shop include unloading, transporting goods, receiving, storing, preparing for sale, and selling. The main ones include operations related to the sale of goods and customer service.
The Equipment
The purchase of equipment, furniture, vehicles needed in operations will be around $70,000. It presupposes coffee machines, a cash register, refrigerators and decoration elements.
The Capacity to Produce the Product
The ability to manufacture a product can be defined as competitive, offering an alternative to existing products on the market.
The Approach to Quality Control
Quality control will be carried out by daily checking the fulfillment of sanitary requirements for the premises, dishes, workers, inventory, etc. (Abrams, 2019).
Supplies
To provide products, it is planned to interact with local markets and private farmers to obtain the most environmentally friendly products.
The Approach to Inventory
Calculation of balances and comparison of the planned balance with the actual will be carried out every first day of the month.
Time to Produce the Product
After receiving the order, the employee will take up to 5 minutes to give the order to the client.
Personnel Needs in Operations
I need two baristas and an assistant with accounting experience to run my business. The accountant will receive an average of $60,000 depending on the profit and baristas – about $13 an hour with additional surcharges.
Research and Development
To keep abreast of the industry’s new developments, I need to visit forums and refresher courses. The development manager will be responsible for the research activities. It is planned to switch to orders in digital form through a mobile application.
Reference
Abrams, R. (2019). Successful Business Plan: Secrets & Strategies. PlanningShop.