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Final Chapter I - Galicayo
Final Chapter I - Galicayo
Final Chapter I - Galicayo
Purposive Communication
Researchers
Bucaloy, Romel B.
Flores, Elma T.
Opaque, Ronajean P.
Romero, Fernan A.
Valdez, Darlyn F.
March 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents ………………………………………………………………….i
Objectives………………………………………………………………….7
Products …………………………………………………………………....8
Costing ……………………………………………………………………….12
Breakeven …………………………………………………………………....13
Permit ………………………………………………………………………..18
Hypotheses ……………………………………………………………….26
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Research Paradigm ………………………………………………………….27
Scope and Limitations ………………………………………………………27
Summary ………………………………………………………………….....39
Sampling ………………………………………………………………...40
Procedure ………………………………………………………………..41
Measures …………………………………………………………………...42
Demographics …………………………………………………………..42
BIBLIOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …..60
APPENDICIES …………………………………………………………..........68
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APPENDIX C- Copy of Demographics . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .71
LIST OF TABLES
TABLES PAGE
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Table 1.1 Expenses of Dulcis Chocolate House …………………… 2
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURES PAGE
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Figure 1 Organizational Plan …………………………………… 4
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Floating restaurants are starting to be one of the growing sectors in the market of
the Philippines today, where customers are given the chance to have a casual dining
experience with magnificent views of the bodies of the water. Furthermore, upon
considering the customers' perspectives in their dining choices, it's found out that value,
quality, variety and dining environment are the criteria upon which these consumers base
their dining decisions (Abdelhamied, 2011). Thus, a floating restaurant with a reasonable
service and products will undeniably give them an exciting and unforgettable experience.
A wide variety of business styles with unique, aesthetic and beneficial values
continuously prospers in the market today which creates a pervasive influence in the
patronage of the consumers and even the entrepreneurs. One flourishing example of this is
the restaurant businesses where most consumers enjoy and prefer dining in to satiate their
hunger, but people are also after in deriving satisfaction in savoring the entire meal
experience in a captivating ambiance. Indeed, people tend to patronize this business style
which eventually results to the booming trends of this business such as the Floating
Restaurants. The floating restaurant industry is expected to boom in the coming years for
it is the latest and most amazing business ideas which have high market demands (Floating
Company Background
This study seeks to determine and validate the feasibility of establishing a floating
restaurant business in the Home of the Hundred Islands, Alaminos City Pangasinan. The
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business will be named as "Galicayo" as it pertains to "Come here" to encourage the people
to come over the place to have an astonishing dining experience. The Galicayo restaurant
will feature different seafood products around Pangasinan and will sell innovated seafood
delicacies which are perfectly matched with the longganisa fried rice product of Alaminos
which will excite the people to have a taste of what Pangasinan can offer.
The main restaurant will be situated at the shoreline of Governor's Island, while the
cottages, where they can eat, have a rope and can go as far as the rope can get. The
customers can do whatever they want to do as long as it doesn't include damaging the
environment. Rest assured, their safety is what we want to prioritize and with that they are
The target market of the Galicayo Floating Restaurant are the tourists who came to
Industry Profile
Restaurants are an essential part of any culture. Wherever you go, all across the
globe, you can find places of business selling food, drinks and desserts. A seafood
restaurant is a restaurant that specializes in seafood cuisine and seafood dishes, such as fish
and shellfish. Dishes may include freshwater fish. The concept may focus upon the
preparation and service of fresh seafood, (as opposed to frozen products). From 2000 to
2006, the sales of restaurants keep increasing by over 10%. In 2003 the growth rate was up
to 28.2%, almost an economic wonder. In 2005, it was 17.7%. The growth of restaurant
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The $150 billion global seafood industry is rapidly expanding. Per capita seafood
consumption has risen by 90% worldwide in the past fifty years and today more than one
in ten people on the planet derive their livelihoods from fisheries and aquaculture. This
rapid growth has fueled significant challenges both for the seafood industry and the overall
sustainability of our oceans. Currently, 89% of global fish stocks are overfished or fully
exploited, yet the problem isn’t simply consumption but waste, as up to 50% of fish are
discarded or wasted within supply chains. In addition, more than 800 kilograms of seafood
are stolen every second through IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated) fishing.
World per capita fish supply reached a new record high of 20 kg in 2014, which
now provides half of all fish for human consumption, and to a slight improvement in the
state of certain fish stocks due to improved fisheries management. Recent reports by high-
level experts, international organizations, industry and civil society representatives all
highlight the tremendous potential of the oceans and inland waters now, and even more so
in the future, to contribute significantly to food security and adequate nutrition for a global
population expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. In 2010, only one in four middle-class
households were in Asia. However, by 2020 it is predicted that Asia could hold over half
of the world’s middle-class population, accounting for more than 40% of global middle-
class consumption. During the last three decades, world aquaculture production increased
from 5 million to 63 million tonnes. By 2030, aquaculture is projected to supply over 60%
of fish destined for direct human consumption (The State of World Fisheries and
Aquaculture, 2016).
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Objectives
The general objective of this research study is to establish a floating restaurant that
offers seafood products around Pangasinan with the combination of Longganisa fried rice.
Pangasinan as well as its product, and to support the tourism of the main attraction in the
Hundred Islands National Park. Also, it aims to give satisfaction to the consumers through
Furthermore, the business targets to earn reputation and popularity on the field of
food service. In addition, it aims to maintain a net profit margin of 25%, create good
customer relationship through quality products and service, build a convenient and high-
quality floating restaurant, and formulate an efficient and effective marketing plan for
continuous improvement.
Location Profile
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Figure 3 Top View of the Business Layout Figure 4 Front View of the Business Layout
We pick the location of Galicayo Floating Restaurant based factors that includes
the tourists visiting the place, the accessibility and the condition of the water. It will be
situated at the shoreline of the most visited island, the Governor's Island.
The shoreline of Governor's Island will provide the tourist an amazing view which
adds to their relaxation and enjoyment while enjoying the products and services of
Galicayo Floating Restaurant. It takes 20-30 minutes from Lucap Wharf to the said island.
It is also near the other famous islands including Romulo Island and Children's Island
which makes it easier for tourist to jump from one island to another. Furthermore,
Governor's Island offers the tourist an amazing view of Hundred Islands National Park
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from the view deck. The 15- feest statue of St. Joseph the Carpenter with the child Jesus is
installed with a zip-line that contributes to the reason why tourists prefer to visit the island.
Organizational Plan
Based on Figure7, the organizational chart, we are assigned according to our skills
and specialty. Whereas, Darlyn Valdez, the general manager, acquired leadership and
conceptual skills. Faye Cecil Curaming , the group's Finance Manager, has the ability in
allocating funds for the group and calculating the proper amount to be set on every product
of the business. Ravene Jhoi Dela Cruz was appointed as the accountant for she has the
ability to keep all the records updated and relay the financial information for the
management decision making. Theresa Joy Vinluan was entrusted as the group's Treasurer
for she has been good in securing the funds of the group. Jose Fernan Romero was assigned
as the group for Production Manager for her ability and experience in making the products
of the business. Together with him is his two production personnel namely Cherrie Mae
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Dela Cruz and Romel Bucaloy. John Eduard Soriano was assigned by the group for
Marketing Manager for he has been good in socializing with people and framing
promotional strategies. He will be working with Elma Flores as his personnel. Lastly, Rona
Jean Opague was chosen to lead the Human Resource Deparment for she was good in
dealing with people , asking significant questions regarding the job qualifications,
investigating ones requirements and choosing the right employees who can really help for
Marketing Plan
Promotional Strategy
Promotion is one of the significant aspects for getting your brand in front of the
public and attracting your customers. One of the promotions of Galicayo Floating
Restaurant is advertising the products and business itself through online. Also, by
customizing tarpaulin and stickers that indicates the logo and tagline of the firm. Galicayo
will free use of floaters and snorkeling gears if they reached a certain amount; 200 pesos
for the small floaters, 700 pesos for the big floaters, and 500 pesos for the snorkeling gears.
We will also use personal selling since they believe that it is the most important and
effective form of promotion. It is the best means of oral and direct communications. We
will promote the products through their attitude, appearance, and specialist product
knowledge since the intention of the researchers is to inform and encourage the customer
to buy their product. Satisfied customers can be their other form of promotion through of
word of mouth influence for they will share their experience about the service and products
to their family, friends, and relatives to convince them to try.
Pricing Strategy
Action Plan
The goals of Galicayo Floating Restaurant are to be known in the whole Pangasinan
and to give customer satisfaction to attract consumers and increase sales in 20% during its
first year of operation. We will promote and advertise their products to attain their goals
by using tarpaulin, stickers, personal selling, online promotions, and word-of-mouth
influenced by satisfied customers. We will pay Php1200 for their five pieces of two by six
customized tarpaulin that will be used for 1 year, Php175 for their 25 pieces customized
stickers that will be distributed in public vehicles for a year, and Php1000 for the flyers.
Also, we will be spending 990Php for their one-month internet expense for the promotion
of their products in various social media sites.
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Figure 9 Galicayo Floating Restaurant Sticker
Products
Seafood Special
Longasquid
Longahotcrab
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Longganisa fried rice with stuffed crab
meat
₱ 99
Longalimasag
Longatok
Longabang
Longasig
Table 2 Seafood Special Products of Galicayo Floating Restaurant
Pigar-pigar
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A recipe of deep-fried pig trotters or
knuckles served with a soy-vinegar dip
₱ 69
Crispy Pata
Buttered Vegetables
Pinakbet
Table 3 Filipino Favorites of Galicayo Floating Restaurant
Drinks
Buko Juice
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₱ 59
A creamy beverage made from pureed
raw fruits
Fruit Shakes
Table 4 Beverage Products of Galicayo Floating Restaurant
This research paper is intended to evaluate the feasibility of the Floating Restaurant
in Alaminos City, Pangasinan through studying the stability of the market demand of the
business in the location. Moreover, it aims to deal whether the business will withstand for
a long period of time while providing a maximum net income the business can generate.
Thesis Statement
Alaminos City, Pangasinan is widely known for being the home of the Hundred
Island National Park (HINP). It has been the main tourist attraction of the said city. This
place offers various activities in which people, visitors and tourists of different places can
experience such as diving in the blue-green waters, relaxing at the coves, marveling at the
caves, ziplining, jet skiing, banana boating, kayaking, snorkeling and even trying the
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According to Hilda Austria, a member of Philippines News Agency, HINP had
561,000 domestic and international visitors for the entire 2017 which is higher by more
than 100,000 from the 451,000 tourists recorded in 2016. From this total number of visitors
of 2017, the city government has earned a total income of 42 M which has been a great
return that the government can use for the betterment of the island. We take into
consideration the following aspect that can be used for solving the problem.
Marketing Aspect
A wide variety of business styles with unique, aesthetic and beneficial values
continuously prospers in the market today which creates a pervasive influence in the
patronage of the consumers and even the entrepreneurs. One flourishing example of this is
the restaurant businesses where most consumers enjoy and prefer dining in to satiate their
hunger, but people are also after in deriving satisfaction in savoring the entire meal
experience in a captivating ambiance. Indeed, people tend to patronize this business style
which eventually results to the booming trends of this business such as the Floating
Restaurants. The floating restaurant industry is expected to boom in the upcoming years
for it is the latest and most amazing business ideas which have high market demands
The restaurant will be endorsed through social media applications, official website,
and tarpaulins that will be put up on the main roads going to Alaminos. There will also be
a promo for those who will reach a certain amount of bill which serves as an additional
added value element wherein this promo will include the free use of snorkeling gears for
an enjoyable experience, and floating devices that are perfect for capturing some
photographs. The team will also take pictures to document the experience that our satisfied
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customers had and those will be uploaded on our social media accounts and the official
Technical Aspect
The Galicayo restaurant which is situated along the shoreline together with the
floating cottages will be primarily established out of the bamboos for the structure which
happened to be abundant in Alaminos City, drums for devising the floating business, and
roofs made out of anahaw. Moreover, the interior design will be meaningful and
Furthermore, the Galicayo Restaurant will then be known for promoting the
Filipino Kamayan Culture as it will become one of the highlights in the entire dining
experience. It also seeks to feature the service in terms of food products preparation where
the chefs will definitely offer innovated but palatable delicacies out of the seafoods of
Pangasinan with a combination of longganisa fried rice which will then be presented
attractively for the customers. Moreover, other homemade dishes and desserts are also
offered to satiate the cravings of the customers. With this kind of dining experience, it will
surely create a mark where the customers will continuously patronize the business.
Socio-Economic Aspect
Aside from profits, the project has also other social and economic contributions.
For the government it is in the form of tax and the promotion of Pangasinan culture while
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Scope and Delimitation
This study of the "Galicayo Floating Restaurant" focuses only on the profitability,
marketing, and financial aspect of the business. The qualitative research design is to be
used and the data gathering instrument will be through interview. The area of the study is
in Alaminos, Pangasinan where tourists and residents will serve as the respondents.
The study will use a sample of twenty (20) participants, wherein ten (10) residents
of Alaminos will be interviewed, while the remaining ten (10) participants are tourist on
the said location. The age of the participants will range from eighteen (18) to forty-five
Theoretical Framework
The study of the business’ demand aspect will particularly focus with the stability
of the target market’s demand. This area will deal on providing the quantity of people who
are willing and capable of buying the products offered. Also, it will answer the regularity
the buying power of the target market. This part will ensure that the prices of the products
offered by the business suit with the purchasing power of the consumers.
The study of the business’ feasibility aspect is the combination of the target market
demand and profitability aspect. This will prove that the business is feasible through
analyzing the consistency of the target market demand and the profitability of the business.
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Swot Analysis
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Events and different water activities Lean Business during the rainy season
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
Accessible consumer
The strengths of the business include the unique products that based is from the
Pangasinan’s Finest Products. Also, the activities and events of the business make it more
attractive and can result into a more customer-oriented business. The location of the
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The weaknesses of the business are the daily transportation cost of its employees
since the location of the business is on the island and the transportation cost of supplies
that will be used in the business. To overcome the weaknesses the business has, we are
consider owning a boat in order to lessen the expenses in the long run. Also, as weakness
The opportunities of the business include the rising demand of Floating Restaurants
for it offers not only a meal but as well as a good dining experience. The location also
provides plenty of target market consumers since Hundred Islands National Park is one of
the tourist spots in the Philippines. The restaurant can also promote more tourism activities
in the location. Additionally, the changing demands of target customers and low demand
The threat of the business is the Government Regulations since the location is an
environmental protected area which means it has a strict policies on doing business in the
said location
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Five Porter’s Forces Model
Bargaining
Power of
Customer --
LOW
Threat of New
Entrants --
HIGH
has fixed prices of products. Accordingly, customers do not have the power to bargain or
Moderate because the business will purchase it's its supplies where the raw products
have high supplies to ensure the low prices of products and not on its locality which has
higher prices.
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Threats of New Substitutes- High
Galicayo Floating Restaurant has high substitutes because the supplies of the
business are products from different town of the province. Therefore, lots of restaurants,
It is high because the said business requires high capital and not common on the
location of the study. Also, our business is only new to many people, so others can easily
Restaurants provides high competition among the substitutes and other established
restaurant businesses. However, the competitive advantage of the product includes the
innovation of the raw products coming from the different town. Also, the business will
Research Paradigm
Profitability Feasibility
Demand Aspect
Aspect Aspect
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Capital Distribution and Operating Hours
The business will operate for 8 hours every day from 8 o’clock in the morning to 4
o’clock in the afternoon. This time span provides best market of meals especially during
The table shows that the business will be established as a partnership composed
of ten(10) partners and each of them will contribute a Php 50,000 initial investment
which will yield to a total capital for the business of Php 500,000.
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Legal Requirements/ Permits 8, 640
Rentals 100,000
Contingency Fund 215,095
Total Capital Allocation Php 500,000
Table 6 Initial Capital Allocation of Startup Cost Summary
The tabble shows the initial capital allocation of startup cost wherein it shows the
capital investment of Php 500,000 in total. The Php 284,905 is allocated for necessary start
up expenditures and the remaining is allocated to contingency fund for Php 215,095.
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Pork Alaminos Public 1540
Market 7 220
Eggplant Alaminos Public 140
Market 20 7
Okra Alaminos Public 140
Market 20 7
Bittergourd Alaminos Public 280
Market 40 7
Squash Alaminos Public 420
Market 60 7
Beans Alaminos Public 210
Market 30 7
String beans Alaminos Public 280
Market 40 7
Cauli flower Alaminos Public 840
Market 7 120
Broccoli Alaminos Public 1050
Market 7 150
Potato Alaminos Public 420
Market 7 60
Carrots Alaminos Public 350
Market 7 50
Tomato Alaminos Public 70
Market 7 10
Onion Alaminos Public 160
Market 4 40
Garlic Alaminos Public 280
Market 7 40
Ginger Alaminos Public 100
Market 2 50
Pepper Alaminos Public 100
Market 1 100
Total Php 13,900
Construction Cost
Supplier Quantity Unit Price Cost
Bamboos (includes Alaminos 500 - Php 10,000
delivery expense)
Ropes Alaminos Public 4 roll 1500 6,000
Market
Drums Alaminos Public 12 500 6,000
Market
Nails Alaminos Public 2 kilo 100 200
Market
Anahaw Alaminos 5 300 1,500
package
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Capitalizable Labor Cost - 6 (two 500 6000
weeks)
Sub- Total Php 29,700
Interior Design Construction Cost
Supplier Quantity Unit Price Cost
Lightbulb CSI Lucao 5 260 Php 1,300
Shell decorations CSI Lucao 3 100 300
Front desk CSI Lucao 1 5000 5,000
Chairs and tables CSI Lucao 4 3750 15,000
Frames CSI Lucao 6 200 600
Wallpapers CSI Lucao 6 100 600
Welcome signage CSI Lucao 1(226x2) 260 260
Sub- Total Php 23,060
Property, Plant and Equipment
Supplier Quantity Unit Price Cost
Ventilation Wilcon Depot 1 16,000 Php 16,000
Freezer Wilcon Depot 2 17,000 34,000
Oven Robinsons Place 2 11,000 22,000
Glass Blender Robinsons Place 3 1,600 4800
Sub- Total Php 76,800
Rentals
Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost
Prepaid Rent - 1 Month 100,000 Php 100,000
Advertisement Cost
Supplier Quantity Unit Price Cost
Tarpaulins Printwise 5(2x6) 240 1200
Flyers Printwise 1000 1 1,000
Customized Stickers Printwise 25 7 175
Online Promotion - 1 990 990/month
Sub- Total 3,365
Legal Requirements/ Permits
Quantity Unit Price Cost
SEC Registration Fee - 1 5,600 Php 5,600
FDA - 1 2,000 2,000
BIR Registratiom - 1 500 500
Mayor’s Permit - 1 200 200
Business Permit - 1 200 200
Barangay Clearance - 1 50 50
Health Certificate - 1 50 50
Fire and Safety - 1 40 40
Sub- Total 8, 640
Total Cost 284,905
Contingency Fund 215,095
Total Startup Cost Php 500,000
Table 7 Startup Cost Breakdown Allocation
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This table shows the breakdown of startup cost expenses where partners allocated
their investment to the kitchen supplies or the utensils to be used in the execution of the
business course; the raw materials or the goods to be processed and consumed in the
production process; the construction cost and interior design costs to be used in establishing
the business; the property, plant and equipment to be used in the operation of the business;
the advertisement costs to market the product and increase the business’ market share; the
legal requirements for security and formality purposes, and the contingency fund to help
This study gives consumer a new eating experience and new ways in exploring the
This section will provide a brief description on the various significances of the study given.
To the customers. The customers will benefit in the study because they can experience
new ways to explore Hundred Islands National Park and various unique Pangasinan dishes
at the same time. Provides quality and satisfying dishes and experience with reasonable
To the Researchers. The researchers will be equipped with necessary knowledge that they
can use in their profession someday. It will help enlighten their thinking to the reality of
business especially as we walk towards the path of business world. It will also widen their
restaurants.
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To the Tourists. It will serve as a stepping stone for them to discover more of the culture
and foods of Pangasinan. It will also serve as a new attraction and a reason to come back
To the Fishermen. The study will help the fishermen to engage in producing and
harvesting more fish and seafoods, we are not only selling but also helping the fishermen
To the people of Alaminos. This study can also give employment to other people of
Definition of Terms
Bamboo - a giant woody grass that grows chiefly in the tropics, where it is widely
cultivated.
Floating restaurant - a vessel, usually a large steel barge, used as a restaurant on water.
Governor's Island - most developed and most visited island in Alaminos City, Pangasinan
Kamayan Culture - the act of eating by hand or a traditional meal during a feast served
Filipino homes.
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CHAPTER II
Restaurant Entrepreneurship
Restaurant business’ model is based on offering and serving food. It has been
considered as a flourishing food industry which constantly evolves to meet and serve the
demands of the customers in terms of food. Like any other industries, this sector exists to
seek for profit maximization, to offer an astonishing experience for the customers, and to
express the culinary visions and talents of the chefs. Indeed, restaurant industry seeks to
provide a satisfying customer experience that includes delectable delicacies and pleasing
ambiance while taking into consideration the efficient way to earn (Gartenstein, 2012).
As the demands of the Filipino consumers continuously rise, the country's food
industry becomes the highlight to cater and meet with these ever-changing demands and
Industry (DTI), it revealed that as of the beginning of 2016, there were approximately 6,652
full-service restaurants, 4,477 fastfood restaurants, 3,772 food kiosks, 3,748 cafeterias, and
1,445 bars & pubs operating in the country. The survey further showed that the food
industry generated robust revenues throughout the period of audit. Full-service restaurants
generated the most gross income. It only shows that restaurant business is still a good
to be the most in demand and have the least certainty to fail. According to
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BusinessWorld, there are three clarity of concept that most restaurants overlooked. The
first one is the category of the business. Whether a fine dining, a fast food chain, casual
dining, etc. Having an idea of what category you belong to generates idea to provide new
experiences. The second one is the theme of the restaurant. It could be focused on Japanese
cuisines, native cuisines, etc. Lastly, is the competitive advantage or the edge among a
In the last few years, floating restaurant had become one of the latest business ideas
which generated great market demand. This provides a new experience for customers to
dine out and enjoy the view of the water that surrounds them. Floating restaurants are
usually built on a large flat steel barge floating on water. Retired ships are usually renovated
as floating restaurants. This sector continues to grow and reach its peak due to increasing
disposal income and improving living standard in urban areas. Thus, floating restaurant
Business, 2018).
Being located in the middle coral triangle which stands for its marine biodiversity
and rich production of seafood, Philippines has always been abundant with rich fish
resources. Due to being one of the longest coastlines in the world, most Filipinos living
along the coast prefer to take the opportunity of having these resources for both nutrition
and livelihood. Indeed, it is undeniable that the number of Filipinos working in fisheries
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sector has been estimated around 1 million which brings the business of fishing to be one
of the highlights in the economy and culture of the archipelago. (DumagueteInfo, 2015).
Besides, the status of fishing industry and production in the Philippines have made
the Filipino folks to develop fondness in their shared common preference of eating
delectable seafood dishes in the country. These seafood products include bangus tambakol,
espada, tangigue, cream dory, yellow fin tuna, many varieties of prawns, oysters, squid,
mussels, crabs, lobster, sea cucumber, seaweed and many others. (DumagueteInfo, 2015).
Furthermore, fish and other seafood products keep on gaining popularity because
of its sources of nutrition and Filipino culinary culture. With this seafood trends, it
eventually led to the booming seafood restaurant industries in the Philippines wherein it is
definitely a style of a restaurant business that offers and specializes in different seafood
According to Abdelhamied (2011), apart from food as a key factor of the dining
experience, quality of the services and environments do matter. Food quality was measured
with three items: taste, nutrition, and sanitation. Customer satisfaction also significantly
relates to good presentation, food freshness, menu variety, and food temperature. On the
other hand, service quality was measured with four items: speed and service efficiency,
kindness and concern, communication skills, and professional service. The findings in
previous food service studies provide empirical evidence of a positive relationship between
service quality and customer satisfaction. For example, a restaurant patron with positive
perceptions of service quality is likely to have a high level of satisfaction, and form positive
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behavioural intentions, such as repurchasing or return patronage and providing positive
word-of-mouth.
Fisheries production has been defined as the quantity of fish unloaded in the landing
center, caught in inland bodies of water and/or harvested/produced from aquafarms which
is usually presented in metric tons. In terms of it, latest update indicates that the overall
fisheries production in Region I is increased by 2.5 percent in 4th quarter 2018 with a total
out of 63,428 metric tons in 4th quarter 2017 to 64,989 metric tons in 4th quarter 2018.
The update states that the provinces of La Union and Pangasinan have posted increments
Table 1. Volume of Fisheries Production by Province and Sector, Region I 4th Quarter
The table presents the breakdown and the changes in terms of the fisheries volume
production in the 4th quarter of 2018 and 2017. As shown in the table, Pangasinan has raised
2.4 percent change in its overall production from the total output of 58,999 metric tons in
the 4th quarter of 2017 to 60,327 metric tons in the 4th quarter of 2018. Its significant
positive change will yield to support the different fisheries activity concerned with taking,
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culturing, processing, preserving, storing, transporting, marketing or selling fish and fish
For several years, the Philippines had been colonized by Western Countries and
other nationalities which eventually led to the passage of wide cultural influence all over
the archipelago, but that didn’t mean that Filipinos have no self-identity and culture to be
exalted. Particularly, Filipinos are known to be family oriented for they tend to value the
moment of togetherness with their loved ones especially when enjoying their meal together
(Rappler, 2018). .
Filipinos love food, and they tend to express it by their unique way of eating which
using your hand” which is continuously passed on for generations. Moreover, a survey
shows that Filipinos prefer this kamayan culture during special occasions like fiestas,
birthdays and reunions for the act of using our hands to connect with our food allows us to
it is also believed that this culture makes eating more fun. It offers everyone a sensory
experience; it is a part of Filipino tradition that truly evokes everything great about being
Filipino-samahan, community, love of food, fun and life. Lastly, this culture just makes
food taste better as depicted by the likelihood of the Filipinos who would agree that eating
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with bare hand makes food taste a lot better as brought by either psychological or cultural
affect.
According to Province of Pangasinan (2018), Alaminos City is the 4th largest city
in terms of economic status in the province. With its strategic location, Alaminos is the
center of commerce, finance, education, industry and services in the Western Pangasinan.
It is projected that 250,000 annually will bring about P1B in gross receipts.
commercial, political and religious center of Pangasinan due to its proximity to the main
According to the Strategic Development Plan for the City of Alaminos, Pangasinan
(2005), Alaminos City is known for its progressing economy in the recent years which
primarily generated from its tourism sector. Tourism is fully revived to provide gainful
employment and revenue for the city. The innovation of Hundred Islands National Park
(HINP) as an eco-adventure and tourist destination will place the city in the market as the
ideal, accessible and affordable destination. The HINP is continuously maintained and
enhanced to preserve its biological and ecological attributes. Alaminos City is known for
its progressing economy in the recent years which primarily generated from its tourism
sector. Tourism is fully revived to provide gainful employment and revenue for the city.
The article Rediscover Alaminos (2015) states that with the number of tourists that
visit the Hundred Islands National Park every year and the investment opportunities in the
city, Western Pangasinan became the new century's boom area for business.
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Aside from the city was known for its majestic and world famous hundred Island
National Park, this city also boosts of its unique lean meat product caller longganisa.
is served during breakfast and it was regarded as one, if not, the tastiest native sausages in
CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
In this chapter, you can see the research design, sampling, participants and locale
of the study, procedures, and measures to be used in gathering and analyzing data for the
research study.
Research Design
We used the descriptive research design for the qualitative information to discover
the data of consumer demands, profitability and feasibility of the business, to discover how
appropriate the location, environment and setting of the business, and to understand the
design to be more convenient with the participant because questions are editable and/or
adjustable depending on the situation of the subject. It also allows follow-up questions if
there are necessary information that we think the subject can answer. We also used the
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purposive sampling to make sure that they will get the necessary information needed in the
study.
We will prepare set of questions to determine the feasibility of the Floating Restaurant in
Alaminos City, Pangasinan. Along the given area, the research subjects will ask to choose
their preferred response. We will use pens, papers, cameras, and voice recorders.
First, we will prepare the instrument that will be used during the interview. We will make
use of pens, papers, cameras, and voice recorders. Afterwards, we will brief the participants
of what they are going to do as well as the set of questions that will be possibly asked (See
Appendix B). Appendix B consist of ten questions for our participants that will be divided
into five (5) questions for the customers and five (5) questions for the owners. First five
(5) questions are for fhe customers, considering the different aspects that attract them the
most in eating in a seafood restaurant, how much they are willing to pay for a floating
restaurant, and if they are willing to try new establishment like a floating restaurant. The
last five (5) questions are for the owners, tackling the factors they consider before opening
this kind of business since the floating restaurant needs large capital and marketing tools
they used in attracting customer. Also, the set of question tackles their competitive
advantage, pricing strategies, experiences that their business encountered and on how they
maximized their profit. We expect both customers and owners to give us answers that will
help us to solve our given statement of the problem and help us to attain our objectives.
After, we will start the interview with proper ethics but we will ask first the permission of
the participants if we can record the conversation. If the participants agreed, then we will
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record the conversation (See Appendix A). Finally, we will debrief them and tell the
Sampling
We will use the purposive sampling in gathering necessary information for the
qualitative process. This sampling allowed us to have the data needed because the
respondents are knowledgeable about the research which proves the profitability and
feasibility of the proposed business concept. The purposive sampling will be focused on
For the interview, there is a total of fifty of participants. This includes forty-five
Measures
The following are the measures we will be using in conducting the interviews:
Consent Form
form contains the agreements and necessary information needed by the participant before
participating on the interview. Also, it will certify the voluntary participation of the
Interview Questionnaire
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The interview questionnaire that we will going to use is the semi-standardized form
of questionnaire. In this form of questionnaire, we can give follow-up questions aside from
questions regarding the business for the owners, market demand for customers, and
requirements to operate for the government officials and (see Appendix A).
Appendix A
Questionnaire
What are the marketing strategies that attract you the most?
What range of prices are you willing to pay in a seafood floating restaurant?
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Are you willing to try newly establish restaurants? Why or why not?
competitors?
Have you experienced net loss? If so, how did you overcame this situation?
Based from your experience, does demand of your product increases? Why or
why not?
Appendix B
Consent form
Dear Participants,
However, before consent to be a volunteer, we want you to read the following and ask
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many questions as necessary to be sure that you understand what your participation will
involve.
The names of the students conducting this research are Romel B. Bucaloy, Faye
Cecil P. Curaming, Ravene DG. Dela Cruz, Cherrie Mae S. Dela Cruz, Elma T. Flores,
Ronajean P. Opague, Jose Fernan A. Romero, Eduard P. Soriano, Darlyn F. Valdez, and
Theresa Joy C. Vinluan. The faculty member who is supervising this research is Mr. Raul
R. Serafica.
If you agree to participate, it will take around 20 to 30 minutes of your time and
you will be ask more of your experience and knowledge that could help us in this study. A
total of 20 participants will be involved in this study. There are no major risk found in this
study though there are some questions that might make you uncomfortable.
Results gathered from this study would help us researchers in knowing if it would
right to privacy and all information identifying you will remain anonymous and
confidential. Your answers on all questions will be analyze by the researchers and only the
researchers will have access to the names. No identifying information will appear on any
material. Any information obtained in connection with this research that can be identified
with you will remain confidential and will not be disclosed without your permission or as
required by law.
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If you have any questions you can contact Mr. Romel B. Bucaloy, Ms. Faye Cecil
P. Curaming, Ms. Ravene DG. Dela Cruz, Ms. Cherrie S. Dela Cruz, Ms. Elma T. Flores,
Ms. Ronajean P. Opague, Mr. Jose Fernan A. Romero, Mr. Eduard P. Soriano, Ms. Darlyn
09284083925 respectively at any time. Please feel free ask any questions you may have
withdraw once the study has started. You will not use any benefits to which you are
otherwise entitled nor you will be penalized. We have tried to explain all the important
details about the study to you. If you have any questions that are not answered her, the
My signature below indicated that I have read the above information and I have had a
chance to ask questions to help me understand what my participation will involve. I agree
to participate in the study until I decide otherwise. I acknowledge having received a copy
of this agreement. I have been told that by signing this consent form I am not giving up any
of my legal rights.
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DATE ______________________
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SIGNATURE OF RESEARCHERS:
NOTED:
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
_____________________________
AUGUSTUES P. LAMBINO
Academic Dean
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