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Golden Moments Restaurant
Golden Moments Restaurant
2009 – 2011
Submitted by Guided by
Ankit Jain Mr. Navneet Gera
MBA – IB (IV Sem)
A * - National Level
A ** - State Level
This is to certify that the Business Plan entitled Ethnic Food Restaurant
Submitted to Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Institute of
Management & Research, New Delhi in partial fulfillment of the
requirement for the award of the degree of MBA is an original work carried
out by Mr. Ankit Jain under the guidance of Mr. Navneet Gera. The matter
embodied in this project is a genuine work done by Ankit Jain to the best of my
knowledge and belief and has been submitted neither to this University nor to
any other University for the fulfillment of the requirement of the course of
study.
This is to certify that the Business Plan titled “Ethnic Food Restaurant” is an
academic work done by Ankit Jain under the guidance of Mr. Navneet Gera
submitted in the partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the
Degree of MBA from “Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune”. The
authenticity of the Business plan will be verified by the viva examiner which
includes the verification of data the contents therein and may be rejected due
to non-fulfillment of quality standards.
I have taken efforts in this project. However, it would not have been possible without
the kind support and help of many individuals and organizations. I would like to extend
my sincere thanks to all of them.
I am highly indebted to Mr. Navneet Gera for their guidance and constant supervision as
well as for providing necessary information regarding the project & also for their
support in completing the project.
I would like to express my gratitude towards my parents for their kind co-operation and
encouragement which help me in completion of this project.
I would like to express my special gratitude and thanks to industry persons for giving me
such attention and time.
ANKIT JAIN
Opening a restaurant is a distinct challenge. It is also a thrill that gives one the
opportunity for tremendous creative expression. Developing the menu, creating a new
dish, designing the décor, attending to your level of service or establishing an ambience-
these factors all contribute to exceeding the expectations of your guests.
The twenty-first century finds the restaurant business enjoying record sales but also
rising labor and other costs. The conditions for restaurants success may change quickly,
leaving financial scars on some operators. There are several new styles of restaurants,
and delivery of their products and services has changed as well. Foods formerly
considered exotic are now routinely accepted and expected. Taste titillation comes by
offering interesting foods and flavor combinations that challenge chefs and owners.
Helping to meet the continuing restaurant challenges is the oncoming wave of students
who have studied the culinary arts and restaurants management and who view the
restaurant business as a career of choice. A restaurant can be fun to operate, and the
profit margins can be substantial. It is interesting to learn that at least one billionaire,
Tom Monaghan, made his fortune in the pizza business, and that dozens on millionaires
have acquired fortunes in restaurants.
Ankit Jain
X: Risk in Business 66
Appendices 73
Our initial statement to Investors and Financial Lenders, this restaurant/ethnic food
business plan, is a candid disclosure of the Golden Moments Restaurant & Lounge
business proposal - our intent is to set realistic business expectations, and eliminate any
questions about the profitability of this business venture.
Entrepreneurs have a tendency to paint the restaurant business plan with a very
optimistic brush, highlighting strengths and camouflaging the risks. We, as business
owners, have a vested stake and financial commitment in the success of this restaurant.
Our intent is to have a definitive business, financial, and marketing plan that not only
serves our need for capital financing, but is utilized as our daily business roadmap. We
have taken all precautions to validate our business and financial models, focusing on
realistic projections. We have accomplished this as follows:
2. Our business concept was derived from detailed Market Analyses. Instead of
building a business around a preconceived concept, we analyzed the market findings
and built a concept around our consumers. In other words, our business is built to
service an unmet consumer 'want'.
Mission
3. ‘Spice of Life' Menu: The menu will appeal to a wide and varied clientele. Our
eclectic menu features regional specialties around the globe, from Indian crevice, to
Thai and Indian curries, to local crab cakes.
5. Cost Control Focus: We will control costs at all times, without exception. Cost
Control will be an integrated function of the restaurant from the onset. Cost control
is about managing the numbers - interpreting and comparing the numbers that
impact the bottom line. 80 percent of the success of a restaurant is determined
before it opens. Our focus is to reduce the cost of goods sold to meet our profit
margin goals by managing the following crucial elements of cost: Purchasing,
Receiving, Storage, Issuing Inventory, Rough Preparation, Service Preparation,
Portioning, Order Taking, Cash Receipts, Bank Deposits and Accounts Payable. We
will use of this restaurant/ethnic food business plan to track actual costs against our
forecasts in managing the business.
Due to intense competition, restaurateurs must look for ways to differentiate their
business to achieve and maintain a competitive advantage. Midtown/Downtown New
Delhi redevelopment requires a place that will fit into the 'new look' of the community,
one that is contemporary and entertaining. Golden Moments will fill that niche.
Golden Moments Restaurant & Lounge's objectives for the first three years of operation
include:
Keeping food costs at less than 35% of revenue.
Improving our Gross Margin from 65.41% in Year 1 to 67.10 in Year 2. These are
attainable targets; our ‘stretch' is to attain 70.73% by Year 3.
Keeping employee labor cost between 37-39% of total sales.
Remaining a small, unique restaurant with eclectic food and service.
Averaging sales between Rs1,80,00,000 – 2,25,00,000 per year.
Promoting and expanding the Golden Moments restaurant concept as a unique
Midtown destination restaurant.
Expanding our marketing and advertising in New Delhi and in the neighboring
suburbs to increase our customer base.
Achieving a profitable investment return for investors for Years 2 - 6.
The Design
Golden Moments Restaurant & Lounge is unique to Midtown New Delhi. The restaurant
features 3 venues in one (a concept called ‘Multi-Branding'): A Tapas Lounge,
Cosmopolitan Bar, and Full Service Dining. This concept offers customers variety,
offering multiple dining and entertainment options within a single establishment. The
spatial and menu divisions will broaden our appeal and provide our customers with a
different experience on each visit.
The atmosphere caters to a young but mature adult crowd. This is not a family dining
establishment. Total space requirements are 3,000 square feet. In total, the restaurant
will provide seating for 110 patrons. Where possible, consideration will be given to
incorporate a dining patio. Zoning, parking, and accessibility issues will be reviewed as
key criteria. We will draw on our Advisory Board as part of the site selection and lease
negotiation.
The Menu
Golden Moments is focused on servicing New Delhi growing demand for an ethnic
eating experience. For lack of a better term we are launching a ‘multi-ethnic' cuisine
restaurant - a restaurant concept that responds to New Delhi need for selection and
choice. Golden Moments is a complimentary mingling of international cuisine on a single
menu. The Midtown demographics fit this concept perfectly.
The Management
Our management team has over 48 years combined experience in food, restaurant and
hotel, business management, finance, and marketing arenas.
Management Summary
The strength of our management staff positions us for success. We have assembled a
team that embraces different disciplines, accomplished professionals with expertise in
all areas of the business, including marketing and restaurant management.
The owners, Manoj Aggarwal (Managing Partner) and Ankit Jain (Executive Chef),
have considerable experience in the restaurant industry.
In Year 2, we will hire a General Manager to handle the day-to-day Restaurant
management. This will assist Golden Moments’ Restaurant & Lounge to grow even
further.
You can't build investor confidence based on what you will do, but you can inspire
confidence based on what you have done. Attached is the portfolio of past success.
These Golden Moments Management teams has deep roots in the restaurant segment,
and have the practical experience to make this venture another great success.
Management Team
Golden Moments Restaurant & Lounge, with more than 20 years of experience between
the key officers, understands the importance of a strong management team. The
strength of our management staff positions us for success.
Day to day operational management will be conducted by Manoj Aggarwal and Ankit
Jain, as hands on managers.
They will:
Perform financial forecasting, including capital budgeting, cash flow analysis, pro
forma financial statements, and external financing requirements.
Although the restaurant industry is very competitive, the lifestyle changes created by
modern living continue to fuel its steady growth. More and more people have less time,
resources, and ability to cook for themselves. Trends are very important and current
interest is in lighter, healthier foods at moderate to low prices.
The food service business is the third largest industry in the country. The independent
restaurant accounts for 15% of that total. The average American spends 15% of his/her
income on meals away from home. This number has been increasing for the past seven
years. In the past five years the restaurant industry has out-performed the national GNP
by 40%. The reasons are 1) lifestyle changes, 2) economic climate, and 3) increase of
product variety.
There are 600 new restaurants opening every month and over 200 more needed to keep
pace with increasing demand.
The predicated growth trend is very positive both in short and long-term projections. As
modern living creates more demands, people will be compelled to eat more meals away
from home. The Industrial Report estimates this as high as 30% over the next five years.
The National Restaurant Association released the Foodservice Industry 2000 report that
forecasted how the industry might look in the coming years. Some highlights from the
panel's findings:
"Consumers will spend a greater proportion of their food dollar away from
home.
Independent operators and entrepreneurs will be the main source of new
restaurant concepts.
Nutritional concerns will be critical at all types of foodservice operations, and
food flavors will be important.
Environmental concerns will receive increased attention."
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Opportunities:
Restaurant Location
Midtown New Delhi is the location selected for the Golden Moments concept. The
outlook for the future of New Delhi Midtown district is exceptionally positive and the
most progressive development area in the city. Golden Moments will benefit from New
Delhi desire to revamp the Midtown district with Rs19,50,000 renovation grant for
restoring and renovating the 100 year old property we plan to lease.
The market has been carefully selected and tested for the necessary demographics and
retail traffic necessary to meet the goals laid down for profitability. The busy Midtown
commercial/residential location has been chosen based upon a successful demographic
model and a traffic count of more than 33,000 cars daily.
Restaurant Design
Operating Criteria
The restaurant will be located in Midtown New Delhi. The restaurant will service lunch,
dinner, and after-hours dining during the week and weekends. The restaurant will
operate during peak service time to take advantage of street traffic, and after-hour
patronage from the entertainment facilities in the area. Service will be available during
the following hours:
Lunch: Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dinner: Monday to Saturday, 5:30 p.m. - 12 midnights
Sundays - Market brunch takeout only.
Entrees
Tequila Scallops w/ a Indian sherry reduction
Thai Red Chili rubbed shrimp
Voodoo Prince Curry Chicken and Bock Chow w/sticky rice in Banana Leaf
Herb Roasted Chicken with ‘Golden Moments' Coo-Chee (House) spices
Desserts
Chocolate Chunk Bread Pudding w/ Bourbon Cherry sauce
Golden Moments Chocolate Explosion – Milk, Dark and White chocolate
Golden Moments Fruit Plate
A key source of revenue for the restaurant will be alcohol and bar sales. The restaurant
will feature exotic drinks on a separate menu. Alcoholic drink specials will be featured,
as well as a large non-alcoholic selection. After-hours bar service will feature selections
of non-alcoholic drinks to increase bar sales during lunch and after regulatory hours. Bar
pricing is competitive; prices range from Rs52.5 to 104.25. Non-alcoholic drinks will be in
the higher price bracket due to preparation requirements. Prices will range from
Rs71.25 to 142.50.
We believe the personnel plan is in good proportion to the size of the restaurant and
projected revenues. The staff will include 13 full-time employees and 8 part-time
employees, who will work a total of 754 man-hours per week and generate an average
monthly gross payroll of Rs4,09,620 for the first year in business. The estimated gross
annual payroll of Rs59,93,820 (including Partner Salaries) is 37% of total sales.
Wage salaries for service personnel (waiters staff, busboys, bartenders) do not include
anticipated tips. With average tipping rates for the New Delhi, Rohini area, and our
menu prices, service employees should average at least twice the minimum wage in any
given shift. Skilled waitresses and bartenders on weekends and evenings will make
substantially more.
Kitchen:
The Executive Chef will be assisted by:
Restaurant Operations:
Manoj Aggarwal will manage the Financial Management, Bookkeeping, PR/Media
Advertising, and Investor Services. Manoj Aggarwal will also manage the daily
Restaurant Operations.
Ankit Jain will be the Restaurant Manager. He will be the primary responsible for daily
Restaurant Operations, taking care of Waiters and Bar Staff. Ankit will also take lead as
the Executive Chef working with the Head Chef.
To help Ankit, he will have servers that will work as ‘captains' (these people have
experience in managing, waiting tables and bartending) and take care of service
and make sure the restaurant is in excellent shape (2).
Servers that work part time (4).
Full-time bartender (1).
Part-time bartender (1).
Full-time busboy (2).
Part-time busboy (1).
Start-up Summary
We are currently negotiating a restaurant space of 3,000 sq. ft. in Midtown New Delhi,
Rohini, and will open Golden Moments in October of this year.
Our start-up costs are mostly expensed equipment, furniture, painting, reconstruction,
rent, start-up labor, liquor license, and legal and consulting costs associated with
opening our restaurant. At the start of business, Rs14,55,000 will be allocated for
business operations reserve. This is a solid start-up forecast based on our market
analysis and our knowledge and experience in the industry.
We will purchase the following Rs10,99,665 worth of current assets during start-up:
3. The Dining Experience: Customer satisfaction with food and service has been
and continues to be of utmost importance, but our findings indicate that the décor,
lighting, bar, and other options to improve the dining experience are also factors in
customer decisions. Golden Moments takes all these factors in consideration for the
design of this cosmopolitan restaurant.
4. Reasonable Prices: This was no surprise given the economic tide. Although the
restaurant industry as a whole has seen growth in 2007/2008, customers are
demanding value for their dining rupee. Golden Moments’ menu is priced at a mid-
tier level, with no entire over Rs300. In addition we have an extended Tapas and
Appetizer selection priced between Rs52.5-142.5, allowing budget dining in a full-
service restaurant.
Market Analysis
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Potential Growth CAGR
Customers
Business 18% 9,925 10,223 11,348 11,688 12,039 4.95%
Person
Downtown 32% 17,645 18,527 20,565 21,593 22,673 6.47%
New Delhi
Couples
Tourists 13% 7,168 7,311 7,896 8,054 8,215 3.47%
The 8% 4,411 4,499 4,724 4,818 4,914 2.74%
Destination
Customer
High-end 29% 15,991 16,950 18,815 19,944 21,141 7.23%
Singles
Total 5.76% 55,140 57,510 63,348 66,097 68,982 5.76%
The Business Person: They work hard all day and often stay overnight in a strange city.
They need a competent establishment that helps impress clients and prospects.
Afterward, they want to relax and use the money they are making (or is expensed by
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their company). They spend the most on drinks, food and tips. Golden Moments’
cosmopolitan flair and comfortable atmosphere will be perfect for sophisticated
business people, whether they live in and around New Delhi or are here for work.
Downtown New Delhi Couples: The restaurant will have an intimate, romantic, enticing
adult atmosphere that suggests "date." Golden Moments’ will be the best date location
in town. These young Midtown couples are generally very successful working
professionals. In most cases they are budgeting to eat out on a regular basis, as they
don't have the time to prepare food nightly.
The Destination Customer: New Delhi is a much 'sectioned' city, and consumers often
look only in their own neighborhoods for restaurant options. Golden Moments
will break these habits, using marketing to draw customers from outside the main city
limits. Golden Moments will be a destination restaurant. Our Destination Clients tend to
be new suburbanites that miss the excitement of the inner city. They have disposable
income, and will spend quite a bit on such outings. Golden Moments’ will be especially
appealing to married suburban couples indulging themselves with a "date night"
downtown, away from the kids. Many of these consumers are new to New Delhi from
larger cities, accustomed to dining within the city and at non-franchised restaurants.
High-end Singles: We will attract them with our eclectic atmosphere and layout. Our
international menu, striking decor, entertainment and events, excellent service and
engaging clientele will confirm the feeling of being in "the in place" in New Delhi. These
are the individuals that pride themselves on socializing and dining at the premier
locations - The Image Seekers.
Tourists: New Delhi attracts many vacationers during the summer months of May
through September. Golden Moments’ will be a destination dining locale, with its
attractive atmosphere, international menu, and lounge. A large percentage of the
tourist population is vacationing singles, here to socialize and be entertained. This is
especially true for the tourist population that visits for sporting and social events - they
are not interested in family establishments.
In 2007, the top ten New Delhi restaurants shared two things: cozy, hip interiors and
reasonably priced, regionally specialized menus. Only one of them offered traditional
"southern" cooking. And half of them were located in Midtown. Our competitors are
heading in the right direction, but only Golden Moments is based on sound market
research in the local market.
New Delhi consumers are seeking variety and new experiences. Location is clearly
important, but so is atmosphere and distinctiveness. Our marketing challenge is thus to
stand out from our competitors, not only as the "new" restaurant, but as one that offers
consistently high quality food, menu variety, and a unique atmosphere. Maintaining our
edge will depend partly on marketing ourselves as an adult-only destination, and not a
family restaurant.
Competitor Analysis
Below are excerpts from our competitive analysis study.
1. The Kitchen (Direct Competitor):
We were able to draw some conclusions from this analysis that helped defined the
concept and positioning for Golden Moments: 1) Keep the menu pricing modest but
offer superior food quality and presentation. We plan to keep the menu prices under
Rs300; 2) Midtown is a prime restaurant location. One Midtown Kitchen is in an obscure
location but has thrived as one of the more successful restaurants in the area; and 3)
The customer base in this segment of New Delhi is ready for after-hours dining, and is
willing to travel to establishments that accommodate their needs.
This restaurant is a main competitor for Golden Moments, a casual dining restaurant
that has evolved to be a great success story for the Midtown district. This restaurant
served to validate 1) the tapas concept appeal for Midtown customers; 2) the evolving
need for after-hours dining; 3) tapas as a good food concept for after-hours dining
(smaller portions, smaller price); 4) the appeal of live Entertainment.
3. Cumulus (Indirect Competitor)
This restaurant has grown in popularity over the years, and has gained popularity as a
destination restaurant that can cater to business professionals as well as the local
residents. The menu is somewhat formal for this market segment, but the bar attracts a
good crowd. During this study it was evident that some patrons came exclusively to sit
at the bar, without any intent of dining in the restaurant.
Cumulus is more of a formal dining restaurant and meets a certain need within the
community, but I don't see it as a direct competitor of Golden Moments. I do feel that it
has some very special elements that have helped it succeed over the past 3 years, which
Golden Moments can benefit from.
4. Cheesecake Factory (1 Restaurant Comparison):
Although Cheesecake Factory is outside of Golden Moments’ restaurant district and not
considered a direct competitor, it was beneficial to analyze the most profitable
restaurant in New Delhi to understand what contributes to their success. Cheesecake
Factor offers several key elements that would also benefit Golden Moments: 1)
Customer Satisfaction through moderate pricing and high-quality food; 2) Location
selection to benefit from core customer demographics, situated in a busy/popular area
for both business and residential traffic; 3) Exceptional Service, from the Valet, to
Hosting, to Wait, Bus, and Bar staff; and 4) Menu Variety, offering a broad array of menu
items.
5. Swing Restaurant (Indirect Competitor):
This restaurant is not in our market district and therefore not a direct competitor,
although we do consider it an ‘indirect' competitor. Swing incorporates some of the
characteristics that we have mapped out for Golden Moments. Those elements are: 1) A
Tapas and Entrée menu – realizing that customers want varied meal size and variety; 2)
A club type atmosphere to entice the single scene and to drive bar sales.
Swing validates some of the elements uncovered in our market research as to what the
new New Delhi diners are looking for. This serves as a true validation that the timing is
right for the Golden Moments Restaurant & Lounge concept.
Mumbo Jumbo was an New Delhi restaurant attraction in the downtown core, a strong
competitor that was severely impacted by the patronage demise after 9/11. I also
completed an analysis of this restaurant back in 2006 and compared it to this current
analysis in 2008. Several factors led to closing of this restaurant:
Location:
This was a very common restaurant located in a core business community. The
restaurant was hidden in cross streets and away from the general street traffic. This was
a destination restaurant and a secondary selection for the general customer base in this
area.
Lesson Learned:
As part of this analysis, we have determined that the downtown core is not a good fit for
the Golden Moments concept. We will limit our site selection to the core Midtown
district and the upper Downtown district. Midtown is New Delhi major growth district
and is developing the residential infrastructure in pace with the business infrastructure.
Customer Segment:
New Delhi downtown core is not ready for this type of restaurant. New Delhi downtown
core is a business district, and residential development for this area is at the Genesis
state. The primary customer base is the business person and tourist. The largest
percentage of this customer segment will be looking for a restaurant in which to
conduct business or a family establishment; Mumbo Jumbo would not be a primary
selection in either case.
Lesson Learned:
Golden Moments’ target market demographics are perfectly in alignment with the
Midtown profile. Midtown has a business core as well as a residential core. We will look
to the business core for our primary daytime business, but to our residential core for our
dinner and after-hours patronage. In addition, the business core will look to Golden
Moments as a place of socialization for dinner and after-hours unwinding. Mumbo
Jumbo depended on the business segment for their lunch and dinner profits, and
customers who would travel from outside the downtown district to eat at the restaurant
– there was no static dinner segment.
Visibility:
Hand-in-hand with location, this restaurant also suffered from poor visibility. In the
downtown core a large percentage of business is from walk-in traffic. The business and
tourist customers tend to select a restaurant from touring the area and accessibility.
Mumbo Jumbo was situated on a cross street behind the main street.
Customer Service:
In our years within the restaurant industry, customer service has always been the major
draw for the dining clientele. Food and atmosphere is far out-shadowed by superior
customer service that turns a new customer into a repeat customer.
Management will demand the wait-staff provide the very best in quality services to the
customer, making certain that they are content and satisfied with their dining
experience. Wait-staff are thoroughly trained, and every 90 days they undergo a
performance appraisal. This is part of our Employee Manual, and Operations Manual
guide.
Advertising and Promotion:
Our Advertising Plan and media schedule call for targeting customers directly through
local publications aimed at , respectively, singles, couples, and destination customers.
Management recognizes the key to success at this time of initial opening is extensive
media promotion. This must be done aggressively in order to accomplish our service
goals. A healthy budget is allocated for the first year. A primary part of the budget is
allocated to create the media and customer buzz for the month prior to opening and the
next three months after the grand opening. The full Marketing program is as follows:
Media Objectives and Strategy:
Establish our image as a unique Midtown restaurant with great service, value, and great
food served in an eclectic atmosphere. We will maximize efficiency in the selection and
scheduling of advertisements by:
Selecting primary business publications with high specific market penetration,
using The Creative Loafing Dining Section, The New Delhi Journal Constitution, New
Delhi City Search, and Social Diva, which all reach our targeted demographics.
Scheduling adequate frequency of ads to impact market with menu items and
promotions.
Where possible, positioning advertisements in or near entertainment/food
related editorial.
Redirecting customers to our website to register for upcoming functions, VIP
lists, reservations, and flash media promotions.
Promotional Campaign:
The best way to reach our potential customers is to develop an intense advertising
campaign promoting our Golden Moments concept of "Spice of Life." In addition to
standard advertising practices, we will gain considerable recognition through
newspapers, newsletters and public announcements. Consumers will be encouraged to
visit our website to be greeted with a flash media intro that highlights the restaurant,
past happenings, upcoming attractions and our dynamic menu.
Our periodic customer surveys and weekly menu item sales evaluations will help us to
understand what advertising is working and what is not; basically, who we are reaching.
Our goal is to understand our customer, measure the success of our direct marketing
and media activities, and redirect advertising as effectively as possible.
Publicity Strategy:
Working with The Reynolds Group, Golden Moments will focus on the following
publicity strategies:
Develop a sustained public relations effort, with ongoing contact between key
editors and top-level personnel at local dining publications.
Develop a regular and consistent package update program for the major target
media, keeping key editors abreast of all new promotions, and menu introductions.
Establish contact with editorial staff for the purpose of being included in
entertainment "round-ups"--product comparisons in dining publications and the
local papers.
Produce a complete Golden Moments Restaurant history and menu offering
piece to be used as the primary public relations tool for all target media editorial
contact. This will also be effective for inclusion in press kits.
Editorial Visitation: Leading up to the Grand Opening, and over the first 6 months of
operations, we will invite the most influential reporters and editors from all local
publications to Golden Moments Restaurant in order to evaluate our menu, service, and
atmosphere.
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Publicity Revenues: We anticipate at least 10% of our annual sales will be generated
directly from our publicity. A full media kit will be sent to all local publications, and
releases on new menu items will be made monthly.
Community: Golden Moments will look for key opportunities to pair with local
community development organizations and radio stations to interface with our
customers. We will continually look for local community programs in which we can
participate, in order to better our community, and give something back.
Marketing Program
In line with our Marketing strategy, we will employ three different marketing tactics to
increase customer awareness of Golden Moments: In-Restaurant Marketing, Public
Relations Marketing, and Media Marketing. Our most important tactic will be word-of-
mouth/in-restaurant marketing. This will be by far the cheapest and most effective of
our marketing programs.
Word-of-mouth/In-Restaurant Marketing
Restaurant Night: Every first Monday of the quarter, we will have a special
evening for restaurant people. A perfect night for the local area's restaurant
owners, chefs and staff to get together to discuss the market and food trends, and
possible Co-op efforts to promote the Midtown district. This is not a conflict of
interest; it is an effort to increase visibility and patronage across the Midtown
district. We will also invite the Midtown Alliance committee for their participation.
Rohini Hospitality & Tourism V.I.P. Party: We will host a V.I.P. Dinner before the
'Grand Opening.' This will serve the dual purpose of training our staff and
introducing ourselves to the community. The list of individuals we will invite comes
from the Chamber of Commerce, Rohini Hospitality & Tourism, and Midtown
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Development group. We want their full commitment to the restaurant to draw the
tourist dollars.
Critics' Choice: Prior to the Grand Opening there will be two preliminary parties
catering to the Media and Critics community. We will encourage the media and
restaurant critics to meet at the restaurant and review the decor, service and food.
This will be a preliminary review, where we will consider constructive input to
make minor revisions prior to the true Grand Opening. This initial review and input
will give critics and media commenter’s a stake in Golden Moments’ success,
through their contributions to the final design.
Media Marketing
Newspaper campaign: A much targeted media campaign to obtain featured
articles about the restaurant in their Living, Entertainment and Dining segments.
Notices of all live entertainment segments and special features will be posted to
local newspapers' calendar announcements.
Inner & Outer City Marketing: We will budget to attract customers from the
suburbs.
Hiring employees who genuinely enjoy their jobs and appreciate Golden
Moments’ unique offerings
Continually assessing the quality of all aspects mentioned above, and
immediately addressing any problems
Interacting with our customers personally, so they know that their feedback goes
directly to the owners
Evaluating food choices for popularity, and keeping favorites on the menu as we
rotate seasonal foods and specials
Sales Forecast
The following sales graph is based on first year start-up estimates only. We anticipate
that the business will not be at full operating capacity until the sixth month of
operations. This is due to the competitive nature of the market and existing customer
loyalty. All factors governing our sales progress are outlined below in the Important
Assumptions section.
Our sales forecasts for years 3 through 5 are very conservative compared to industry
standard growth rates. (See Ratios table for comparisons.)
Although we hope to do catering for local businesses and government offices with time,
we will insist on payment at delivery - we will not sell on credit.
Golden Moments Restaurant & Lounge financial model is based on a business concept
to "Plan for the Worst, but Manage for the Best." We have approached the financial
plan as follows:
The First Year projections anticipates a below average sales volume, below average seat
turn, and above average food/beverage cost. This position will help us ensure sufficient
financial planning to accommodate a reasonable ramp-up period, and business success,
also ensuring that we do not enter this venture under-capitalized.
Investment Opportunities
The Golden Moments Investment Program allocates equity position of 20% for a total of
Rs30, 00,000 in investor capital. The Investment structure is as follows:
Investor Payback Program
Each Investor will receive equity shares as a part owner, with a non-managerial interest
in the Restaurant. Based on financial estimates, the maximum annual IRR is 12%. Over
and above the interest and principal repayment, Investors contributing Rs15, 00,000 or
more will receive residuals for the life of the business as a bonus incentive.
As with our investors, our primary goal is to earn real profits and not ‘Paper Profits'. As
such we will focus on expediting returns to investors where possible. Our existing
payback structure will begin paying dividend every quarter, starting in Year 2 of business
operations. Investors will receive quarterly interest and annual principal reduction
payments over the full term of the investment. Payback to Financial and Private
Investors will take priority over any profit shares to the owners, Manoj Aggarwal and
Ankit Jain.
Important Assumptions
The financial plan depends on important assumptions, most of which are reflected in
the financial statements that follow. We have been cautious with our projections, and
incorporate mitigation for all manageable risks. The key underlying assumptions are:
Economy
Slow Economic Recovery. We anticipate a slow-growth economy, recovering from an
economic recession.
Annual Growth Rate Percentage. We anticipate modest growth over the coming years.
The financials account for the following growth projections:
o Year 2: 6% Year 4: 4%
o Year 3: 5% Year 5: 4%
Weekly Sales Variance. Saturday will typically be our best sales for the week. The sales
volume for all other days is represented as a percentage relative to Saturday. Therefore
our weekly sales will vary as follows:
Seasonal Sales Variance. In New Delhi, October through the late season is the most
productive sales period, while the summer months tend to be the slowest restaurant
period. This trend is reflected in the financials though a seasonal variance as
follows (where October is targeted to be our most successful sales month):
Six-Month Start-Up Stage. As a new restaurant entry to the Midtown market, the ramp-
up in customer draw is expected to extend over 6 months. This is reflected in a higher
than average monthly sales variance shown as follows (Worst-case / Expected-case):
Month 1: 32% / 51% Month 4: 64% / 75%
Month 2: 41% / 58% Month 5: 80% / 90%
Month 3: 52% / 66% Month 6: 90% / 92%
Market Analysis findings are static. We assume that there are no unforeseen changes in
findings outlined in the Market Analysis.
Cost Control. Cost of goods sold have been calculated as a percentage of sales and will
be monitored on a daily basis in order to keep Cost of Food within the range of 31 - 33%,
Bar Costs within 28 - 31%, and Cost of Beverages (Non Alcohol) below 9%. With a focus
on Cost Control, we anticipate 6 months to fine tune the restaurant operations and
manage our costs within the defined tolerance range.
1. How do we allow an adequate startup period and capital to launch the concept and
grow our customer base in a competitive sector?
Our financial plan is budgeted to support the Worst-Case business scenario. We
addressed the financial risk as follows:
We looked at our monthly break-even.
We calculated worst-case monthly financial shortfall based on the ramp-up sales
percentages outlined in our financial assumptions.
We budgeted operational shortfall in an operational contingency budget that we
will utilize if the need arises.
2. How do we ensure we have addressed all resource gaps, and have the right industry
knowledge?
Owner Manoj Aggarwal has 15 years of Restaurant Management, Operations and
Business Management Experience.
The Financial Plan incorporates a budget for a New Delhi Restaurant Consulting group.
Their services are budgeted for the business start-up analysis, rollout, and on retainer
for 4 months of business operations
3. The current Economic slowdown and recovery state was a key consideration in our
restaurant concept. How do we manage a successful restaurant in current market
conditions?
Our original effort was to open a restaurant twice the proposed size. As we are in the
midst of an economic recovery, we have scaled back the size to reduce business
overhead, startup requirements, and business operating capital.
Mitigation has been our overall Restaurant concept. We have the menu priced at a mid-
tier level with no entrée over Rs300. In addition, we have an extended Tapas and
Appetizer selection priced between Rs52.5 – Rs142.50, allowing budget dining in a
distinguished restaurant.
5. How do we know we have selected the right location for this concept?
Again we will draw on the Consulting group that has the expertise in site selection and
lease negotiation. In all, there are no guarantees with location, but we took a very
objective approach with our concept. Instead of going in with a predefined business
concept, we let the Market Analysis define the need. Based on the results, the Golden
Moments Restaurant concept was formed specific to Midtown New Delhi. Site selection
was based on space, visibility, and functionality; the city grant award confirmed our
decision.
6. What if there is an additional need for Business Capital after the Restaurant has
exhausted its 6-month buffer?
Our intent is to be a self-sufficient business far in advance of the 6-month probation
period. But as we are considering all contingencies, we have looked at this risk. We have
accounted for an operational contingency budget that will be used to supplement any
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slow periods. Our next step would be to approach our private investors for capital by
extending their return on investment. We would also look to the partners' capital
reserves as another source of funds.
General Assumptions
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Plan Month 1 2 3 4 5
Current Interest Rate 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% 6.00%
Long-term Interest 7.00% 7.00% 7.00% 7.00% 7.00%
Rate
Tax Rate 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00% 30.00%
% % %
Other 0 0 0 0 0
Break-even Analysis
For our First Year Break-Even Analysis, we have an average running fixed costs of
Rs9,03,450 per month which includes our full payroll, rent, and utilities, and an
estimation of other running costs. With direct cost of goods (inventory, in this plan) at
35% of sales, our monthly break-even point is Rs13, 81,215. We will surpass our break-
even point in October of our first year.
As we exit the start-up phase of the business and focus on cost control, we will drive the
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) down, dropping our break-even value, and increasing our
Gross Margin.
Ratio Analysis
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Industr
y
Profile
Sales n.a. 12.79% 5.62% 4.85% 4.88% 6.96%
Growth
Percent of
Total Assets
Inventory 11.07% 11.06% 9.70% 8.20% 6.75% 3.90%
Other 21.44% 20.69% 18.65% 15.48% 12.50% 28.39%
Current
Assets
Total 82.89% 85.32% 88.42% 91.77% 94.46% 37.68%
Current
Assets
Long-term 17.11% 14.68% 11.58% 8.23% 5.54% 62.32%
Assets
Total Assets 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00
%
Current 17.02% 16.85% 15.62% 13.32% 11.13% 19.17%
Liabilities
Long-term 73.77% 57.71% 39.87% 23.00% 10.42% 29.21%
Liabilities
Total 90.79% 74.56% 55.49% 36.32% 21.56% 48.38%
Liabilities
Net Worth 9.21% 25.44% 44.51% 63.68% 78.44% 51.62%
Percent of
Sales
Sales 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00
%
Gross 65.41% 67.10% 68.19% 69.04% 69.89% 59.31%
Margin
Selling, 62.09% 59.39% 59.95% 58.34% 57.31% 39.09%
General &
Administrati
ve Expenses
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Advertising 1.74% 2.07% 2.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2.75%
Expenses
Profit Before 4.28% 10.59% 11.58% 15.25% 18.05% 1.59%
Interest and
Taxes
Main Ratios
Current 4.87 5.06 5.66 6.89 8.48 1.26
Quick 4.22 4.41 5.04 6.27 7.88 0.87
Total Debt 90.79% 74.56% 55.49% 36.32% 21.56% 3.27%
to Total
Assets
Pre-tax 84.85% 124.62% 77.42% 64.74% 53.88% 54.38%
Return on
Net Worth
Pre-tax 7.82% 31.70% 34.46% 41.23% 42.26% 7.17%
Return on
Assets
Additional Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Ratios
Net Profit 1.74% 6.49% 7.41% 10.19% 12.34% n.a
Margin
Return on 59.40% 87.24% 54.19% 45.32% 37.71% n.a
Equity
Activity
Ratios
Inventory 10.91 10.35 10.53 10.79 10.80 n.a
Turnover
Accounts 11.33 12.17 12.17 12.17 12.17 n.a
Payable
Turnover
Payment 27 30 30 30 29 n.a
Days
Total Asset 3.14 3.42 3.25 2.83 2.40 n.a
Turnover
Debt Ratios
Debt to Net 9.85 2.93 1.25 0.57 0.27 n.a
Worth
Current Liab. 0.19 0.23 0.28 0.37 0.52 n.a
to Liab.
Liquidity
Ratios
Net Working Rs33,78,4 Rs36,38,8 Rs42,91,7 Rs55,73,0 Rs73,32,1 n.a
Capital 80 05 40 55 50
Interest 2.39 8.03 11.71 22.01 42.65 n.a
Coverage
In addressing this question we look at the Exit Strategy as a definition of our business
vision and goals, as well as a contingency in the event the business is unsuccessful. We
have addressed this question at several levels:
Expansion as a Business Goal
We have set multiple financial goals to grow the success of the Golden Moments
concept, and compound the profit return for Golden Moments Investors.
1. Expansion (Option 1): Our overall goal to maintain Golden Moments as a unique
and eclectic concept. Based on projections, the business has captured market share
by the end of the first year. In addition Year 2 brings an increased sales and profit
margin to sustain the addition of a full-time General Manager. By second quarter of
Year 2, the owners will look to launch a second restaurant concept. This is not a
chain, but another unique restaurant concept with strong growth potential.
Expansion will be considered with our financial backers and Investor partners.
2. Expansion (Option 2): Throughout our business plan we have stayed focus that
Golden Moments would be successful as a larger venue, with greater sales capacity
and revenue potential. Our objective with the site selection and lease negotiation is
to have the opportunity to expand the restaurant as a logical growth and profit
plan.
3. Private Sale: We are in the business of making money. At the close of Year 3, we
see Golden Moments as meeting 80.4% of its optimum sales potential with the
current seating and space allocation. At this stage the business debt is reduced,
profit margins are increasing, and Golden Moments has established market share.
We will look at the private sale of the majority interest via A) Leveraged Buyout, or
B) A larger Restaurant consortium. In both cases, our interest is in delivering healthy
Milestones
Milestone Start Date End Date Budge Manager Department
t
Engage Restaurant 7/31/2012 7/31/2012 Rs0 Manoj /Ankit Owners
Consulting Firm
Site Selection 9/8/2012 9/29/2012 Rs0 Manoj Consultant
/N.Verma
Final Restaurant Location 9/30/2012 10/1/2012 Rs0 Manoj /Ankit Owners
Approved
Investor Finance Phase 8/22/2012 10/22/201 Rs0 Manoj Owners
2
Investor Capital Secured 10/27/2012 10/27/201 Rs0 Manoj Owners
2
Investor Partnership LLC 10/28/2012 10/31/201 Rs0 N.Verma Legal
Formed 2
Interview for Construction 10/28/2012 11/3/2012 Rs0 Manoj Owners
Team
Recruit Chef (Equity Partner) 10/28/2012 11/14/201 Rs0 Manoj /Ankit Owners
2
Receive Final Contractor Bids 11/4/2012 11/17/201 Rs0 Ankit Owner
2
Construction Budget 11/19/2012 11/19/201 Rs0 Manoj /Ankit Owners
Approved 2
Secured SBA Loan 11/1/2012 11/21/201 Rs0 Manoj /Ankit Owners
2
Hire Restaurant Architect 11/20/2012 11/21/201 Rs0 Manoj /Ankit Owners
2
Hire Interior Design Firm 11/20/2012 11/21/201 Rs0 Manoj /Ankit Owners
2
Hire Kitchen Engineer 11/20/2012 11/21/201 Rs0 Manoj /Ankit Owners
2
Hire General Contractor 11/20/2012 11/21/201 Rs0 Manoj /Ankit Owners
2
Finalize Chef Partnership 11/15/2012 11/21/201 Rs0 N.Verma Legal
2
Construction Project Kickoff 11/24/2012 11/24/201 Rs0 Contractor A Gen. Contractor
2
Finalize Lease Holder Budget 11/24/2012 11/27/201 Rs0 Manoj /Ankit Owners
Sales Forecast
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Sales
Total Sales Rs1,28,03,9 Rs1,43,85,7 Rs1,51,04,9 Rs1,57,09,1 Rs1,63,37,5
Food 25 05 85 85 50
Total Sales Rs33,02,610 Rs37,80,615 Rs40,83,060 Rs44,09,715 Rs47,62,485
Bar/Beverag
es
Other Rs0 Rs0 Rs0 Rs0 Rs0
Total Sales Rs1,61,06,5 Rs1,81,66,3 Rs1,91,88,0 Rs2,01,18,9 Rs2,11,00,0
35 20 60 00 50
Direct Cost Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
of Sales
Total Cost of Rs44,81,370 Rs48,33,600 Rs49,39,335 Rs50,40,720 Rs51,41,430
Sales: Food
Total Cost of Rs10,89,855 Rs11,42,505 Rs11,65,305 Rs11,88,420 Rs12,12,525
Sales:
Bar/Beverag
es
Other Rs0 Rs0 Rs0 Rs0 Rs0
Subtotal Rs55,71,240 Rs59,76,105 Rs61,04,640 Rs62,29,140 Rs63,53,955
Direct Cost
of Sales
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