1.1 Company & Industry
1.1 Company & Industry
1.1 Company & Industry
1 COMPANY & INDUSTRY Olympic Pizzeria will become Seaside's first, fast and free delivered pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant industry in Seaside is minimal, with only one other pizza place. Olympic Pizzeria is conveniently located for both tourists and locals, and a complete restaurant with low lease terms has already been secured. The owners all bring business management background, as well as hospitality industry experience. 1.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES Olympic Pizzeria offers fast and free delivered pizza. The pizza, made with unique, East Coast based recipes and a secret sauce, include a vast array of topping selections, as well as healthy alternatives. The company also will offer mobile beach vending carts to allow tourists on the beach a quick and easy dining option without leaving the beach. 1.3 MARKET ANALYSIS
Seaside has approximately 6,000 full time residents, which more than doubles during the tourist season. Olympic Pizzeria targets both the local segment and the tourist segment. In addition, the healthy menu items provide an alternative dining option for many tourists. It has been estimated that at least 25% of households will order pizza for delivery at least once per month. 1.4 STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION Olympic Pizzeria will implement an effective marketing and advertising campaign, consisting of direct mailings, community and event sponsorships, and coupons. Additionally, the company has formed partnerships with area resorts and hotels to inform guests about Olympic Pizzeria and its dining options. Sales are expected to double during the tourist season, at which time a complete staff consisting of cooks, drivers, and wait staff will be hired. 1.5 MANAGEMENT Olympic Pizzeria has a strong management team consisting of its three owners. Each owner brings education in business management. Additionally, each owner has experience working in either the resort industry or the food industry. The management team has successfully started one other restaurant in nearby Portland. 1.6 FINANCIAL PLAN Olympic Pizzeria has a strong financial plan with first year earnings exceeding $30,000 and cash flow positive by month 5. It is expected that the company will have losses during the five months that tourism is slow, however during the busy months monthly profits will exceed $10,000. Yearend cash balances will exceed $30,000, and the bank loan will be paid off within two years. 1.7 FUNDS REQUIRED & USE
Olympic Pizzeria requires $85,000 in capital to begin operations. The three owners have personally invested $60,000 into the company. The remaining $25,000 will come from a bank loan that has already been secured. Funds will be used for building renovations, marketing and advertising, and daily operations for the first five months until the company becomes cash flow positive.
free delivery, as well as additional menu options, such as whole-wheat dough. 3.2 FEATURES & BENEFITS Olympic Pizzeria offers a wide menu selection to appeal to many different customer preferences. As more people are beginning to eat healthy, whole wheat options are available for pizza crusts and breadsticks. Additionally, Olympic Pizzeria is the only restaurant that provides vegan options to customers. Multiple flavored crust options (cheese, garlic, etc.) along with an array of pizza toppings, also sets Olympic Pizzeria apart from the current competition. Finally, expanded operating hours and fast, free delivery, allow customers multiple dining options. 3.3 COMPETITION Currently there is only one direct competitor, Southside Pizza, which is the only pizzeria that delivers in the Greater Seaside area. Typically their deliveries take an average of an hour per order and incur a $2 surcharge. Additionally, they only deliver between the limited hours of 5-8 pm. A three-topping delivered pizza will cost over $17 and take an hour when ordered from Southside Pizza. The indirect competition includes Bill's Diner and China Wok Buffet. Bill's Diner sells take-and-bake pizza at a very reasonable price; however they do not offer delivery. They also do not offer dough variations. China Wok Buffet does deliver for a $4 surcharge; however they do not offer pizza in their menu. 3.4 COMPETITIVE EDGE/BARRIERS TO ENTRY As there is limited competition, Olympic Pizzeria will have a first mover advantage in offering quality pizzas for fast, free delivery. Once established, it will be difficult for another pizzeria to enter the market, as Seaside is not large enough to support three pizza restaurants year-round. Additionally, Olympic Pizzeria has lower fixed costs through negotiations on a long term building lease. The pizzeria also offers a wider variety of menu items, including whole wheat crust options, which the competition does not offer. 3.5 DEVELOPMENT Olympic Pizzeria plans to open another location near the waterfront, which will serve as a convenient place to eat while tourists are enjoying the beach. This location will act as a hub for several mobile carts strategically located along the beach, which will offer pizza by the slice and drinks to customers. As customer's preferences are further defined, menu items will be added to expand the target market. For example, a healthier alternative, such as wraps, will be added to the menu. Additional locations in other towns along the coastline may also be considered.
4.2 MARKET SIZE The full-time permanent population of Seaside is slightly more than 6,000 people, growing at an annual rate of 6%. However, the population doubles during the prime summer and fall vacation months. It is estimated that 90% of the population eat pizza, with 40% eating pizza at least two times per month. 4.3 MARKET TRENDS The target market is experiencing growth annually in both full-time population and tourist visits. Additionally, a new market segment has begun to appear with people beginning to look for healthier dining alternatives. Olympic Pizzeria's exclusive wholewheat crust option targets this new market segment. 4.4 SWOT ANALYSIS Strengths: fast, free delivery; unique recipes and secret sauce; first mover advantage; healthy menu options; low overhead and fixed expenses; prime location; management team Weaknesses: higher variable costs for ingredients due to better quality; competing pizzeria already operating; three person management team Opportunities: tourists allow higher margins; mobile beach carts for additional delivery method; capture local delivery market with faster and cheaper delivery Threats: new pizzeria entering market; existing competition offering fast, free delivery
broaden reach. 5.5 SALES STRATEGY Given the target market of tourists, Olympic Pizzeria can charge a premium for its menu items. As dining is often an impulse purchase, it is difficult to estimate sales forecasts, however it is expected that during the tourist season, sales will increase significantly. We have estimated that of the 3,000 full time households, 25% will make at least one order per month, which equals 25 pizzas per day. During the tourist season we expect at least 50 orders per day. This equates to 14,250 pizzas per year, and gross revenues of $285,000. 5.6 STRATEGIC ALLIANCES Olympic Pizzeria has formed alliances with area resorts and hotels to allow marketing and advertising of our menu to guests and tourists. Additionally, the restaurant has been given permission to place mobile vending carts on the beach, in exchange for sponsorships of local community events. Partnerships with fresh ingredient suppliers are also being negotiated. 5.7 OPERATIONS Operations will be managed by the three managing partners. This will include all marketing activities, financial and accounting activities, and operational activities. The restaurant will employ a small staff of waiters, cooks, and delivery drivers. Staff will be trained by the management team to ensure quality and consistency of food preparation. 5.8 GOALS Be the premier pizza delivery restaurant with quality menu items First year revenues of $250,000 Expansion to second location and beach mobile vending carts within 12 months Have a strong community involvement Open additional locations in other neighboring coastal towns
5.9 EXIT STRATEGY It is anticipated that within 10 years, there will be 10 Olympic Pizzeria locations in operation. At this time, company valuation is expected to be around $5 million, which will allow an adequate-sized venture to become interested in acquiring the company.
Sean Smith is currently the Resident Manager at Oceanside Resort. He has extensive experience resorts operations and management, as well as computer database administration. He also is experienced with resort marketing. His background will aid in resort relations, as well as handling public relations and special events. He has a degree in business from Oregon State University. Aaron Lambert is currently the front desk manager of Pacificview Resort. He has experience in starting and operating an upscale deli at the Hilton in Portland. He has a broad based management background that includes very large, four-star resorts to a smaller, hands-on resort. Aaron has a degree in business with emphasis in resort management from Azusa State University. David Crawford is the assistant front desk manager at the Pacificview Resort. He has worked with Aaron for the last three years, beginning with the deli project at the Hilton. David comes from the East Coast, where he has experience in the pizza business. He has background with backline operations such as dough and sauce prep, consistency control, and recipe creation. He has experience as revenue auditor for restaurant, casino and hotel operations. David has a degree in business administration from the University of Ohio. 6.3 PERSONNEL NEEDS It is estimated that a staff of 10 will be needed to maintain operations. As this industry does not require special training and turnover is typically high, staff wages can be relatively low. Most of the staff will maintain part time hours, as many will be high school students and retirees. This will eliminate the need for expensive benefits and other requirements. 6.4 BOARD MEMBERS & ADVISORS Olympic Pizzeria's advisory team consists of a certified public accountant, who takes care of all tax accounting requirements, as well as a corporate attorney that is held on retainer in case any legal needs arise.
includes wages, marketing and advertising, insurance, rent, and utilities. Variable costs are estimated to be $3 per pizza. Net losses are anticipated during the non-tourist months, however during tourist seasons the monthly profits are expected to exceed $10,000. First year earnings are estimated to be $37,000, with second and third year earnings projections of $45,000 and $52,000. 7.4 BREAK-EVEN ANALYSIS The break even analysis works out to 901 pizzas per month or $18,020 in sales. 7.5 PROJECTED CASH FLOW The company is expected to be cash flow positive by the fifth month of operations. The initial owners' investment of $10,000, along with the bank financing of $25,000 ensures that free cash never drops below $2,000, with most months exceeding $5,000. By the end of Year 1, the bank account balance is expected to exceed $35,000, which will allow expansion of the company operations. 7.6 BALANCE SHEET Olympic Pizzeria's balance sheet will show $85,000 in assets, attributed mainly to equipment, leasehold improvements and cash. Liabilities will be only $25,000 upon launch and zero within two years. Equity will continue to increase as retained earnings stay positive and debt is paid down. 7.7 IMPORTANT ASSUMPTIONS Variable costs (including ingredients, packaging, and delivery) remain at $3 Tourist months stay strong April-October The tourist economy continues to grow over the next 5 years