Student names: Satish Jagdeo, Daniel Thomas, Nasia Campbell, Alexia Phillip, Keith Romany

Business Cognate Subjects: POB/Economics/POA

School: Preysal Secondary School

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Topic /Issue/Problem……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3

Research Problem…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

Background/Overview …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5

Methodology ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6

Presentation of Data and Analysis……………………………………………………………………………………………………….7

Analysis of Data………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8

Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9

Recommendation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10

References…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
Topic /Issue/Problem

Research Topic – An investigation into the factors affecting the demand for BBQ at Sweet BBQ located at
Couva Main Road, for the period October 2022 - December 2022.

Research Problem – What was observed by the owners?

With the introduction of cakes as a desert on the menu it was observed that the
daily sales increased of both Bar- B- Q and cake?

What are the main factors affecting the demand for Bar-B-Q and in its price?

Research Questions: -

1. To determine the main factors affecting the demand for BBQ at Sweet BBQ

2. To examine whether Sweet BBQ was profitable during the Covid 19 pandemic

3. To ascertain whether the provision of deserts affected the demand for BBQ at Sweet BBQ

4. To ascertain whether the provision of desserts affected the demand for BBQ at Sweet BBQ
Background
Sweet BBQ is a family business that started in 2012, they are known practically for the variety of sauces.
Due to the Covd 19 pandemic in 2019 this business had to adopt to the changes causing them to change
from being a BBQ restaurant to a restaurant which sells deserts, as takeout and delivery options. The
Singh’s family (owns the business)
Methodology –
Our group has conducted both primary and secondary research to determine the profitability of Sweet
BBQ and the factors affecting demand and supply to be able to gauge customer’s satisfaction. Our SBA is
as stated an investigation into the factors affecting the demand for Sweet BBQ.A questionnaire was
made to ascertain customer satisfaction at Sweet BBQ (refer to appendix one), An interview was
conducted to determine the overall profitability of Sweet BBQ (refer to appendix 2). Economics for CSEC
Examinations by Patrica Gopie was used as a Secondary Source to verify the relevant demand theory

Project Area K&C A I&A Total

Methodology Data collection

instrument clearly
described
Data collection
instrument approiate
for type of data
Included at least two
Instruments of data
Collection
Method of data
Collection clearly
described
Method of data
collection
Adequately justified
Limitations of data
collection method
clearly stated
Total
Presentation of Data –
Is the customer good