proposal

A Proposal for franchising Kudzu Bakery Georgtown S.C.
Prepared by: Nathan Hinkle, Josh Chapman, Kevin Brown, Patrick Noel
Prepared For: Kudzu Bakery

October 19, 2009

Nathan Hinkle
115 Sumter ln. apt. AA
Central, SC 29630

Kudzu Bakery
120 King Street
Georgetown, SC 29440


Description:
The proposal that is being submitted is for opening a franchise of Kudzu Bakery Georgetown S.C.. The franchise will be opened approximately 60 miles south of Georgetown in Charleston SC. The location will be on one of the more prominent streets in Charleston so that besides the traffic of the regulars which come from knowledge of Kudzu in Georgetown and Litchfield, but also capitalize on the random foot traffic.



















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October 19, 2009

Mr. Joey Rabon
Kudzu Bakery
120 King Street
Georgetown, SC 29440

Dear Mr. Rabon:

It is my pleasure to send a proposal to open a new franchise of your bakery Kudzu. The location would be in Charleston SC. The Enclosed will describe a plan to open a in Charleston including location, initial start up cost, and fundraising and the projected break even point.

I look forward to discussing this proposal with you soon. Please contact me should you have any questions about the proposal.

Sincerely,



Nathan Hinkle























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Title Page i

Letter of transmittal ii

Table of Contents iii

Introduction
Statement of purpose 4
Scope 4

Approach 4
Requirements 4
Qualifications 5































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Introduction
Statement of purpose
The purpose of the proposal is to ask for permission to franchise Kudzu Bakery in Charleston SC. With our willingness to work as a group who plans on opening the bakery is strong, and our work ethic which has brought us our good grades into starting up a new business.

Scope
With the opening of a franchise we hope to create a community centered bakery, and because this is the creation of a partnership the business end will not be discussed more than start up cost, and expected break even.

Approach
The location will be determined closer to the opening date, as the location will have to be determined by what is open, the presumed location will be near the East Bay rd, King st. or Market St.. The initial start up cost will be the cost of ingredients for four weeks, display windows, rent for four months, seats and tables for restaurant, stocking of the wine and beer coolers, industrial mixers and ovens, finally payroll for a month. The reason the ingredients and payroll will only be needed for a month for the initial startup cost is the hope that these can be reclaimed quickly and because things will change seasonally, also most of the work will be done by partners in the franchise. The bakery is also looking to be a large part of the community, by capitalizing on the college near by with having certain days for college students, and any baked goods which do not sell before going bad will be frozen and once a week be taken to one of the several local shelters. Also to capitalize on the “green” movement we will offer several new lines, an all organic, gluten free, and a “power” line. The organic and gluten free will offer several of the favorites but baked in a way that will allow for more people to enjoy. The power line will be for the athletes who come in with people, giving boast of energy by loading with fibers, proteins, and anti-oxidants. All lines will follow with the other baked goods which recipes come for the original Kudzu and follow with the seasonal changes. Also on the “green” note the bakery will give a discount to those who bike in, from the commuters to the racers who come for a post ride snack.

Requirements
The requirements have already be listed the specific cost will be discussed when creating a detailed analysis closer to opening date.





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Qualifications
Equipment
• Coolers
• Chair and tables
• Industrial mixers
• Industrial ovens
• Bike rack
• Rented location
• Presentation tables
• Pans, tins, and molds for baked goods

Licenses
• Bakers License
• Beer/wine License
• Domestic Kitchen License
• Health License