The Daily Perc is a specialty beverage retailer. TDP uses a system that is new to the beverage and food service industry to provide hot and cold beverages in a convenient and time-efficient way. TDP provides its customers the ability to drive up and order from a trained Barista their choice of a custom blended espresso drink, freshly brewed coffee, or other beverage. TDP is offering a high quality option to the fast-food, gas station, and institutional coffee.
2.1 Company Ownership
The Daily Perc is a Limited Liability Corporation. All membership shares are currently owned by Bart and Teresa Fisher, with the intent of using a portion of the shares to raise capital.
The plan calls for the sale of 100 membership units in the company to family members, friends, and Angel Investors. Each membership unit in the company is priced at $4,250, with a minimum of five units per membership certificate, or a minimum investment of $21,250 per investor.
If all funds are raised, based on the pricing established in the financial section of this plan, Bart and Terri Fisher will maintain ownership of no less than 51% of the company.
2.2 Start-up Summary
The Daily Perc's start-up expenses and funding are shown in the tables and chart below. The majority of these funds will be used to build the first facility, pay deposits, and provide capital for six months of operating expenses, initial inventory and other one-time expenses. The Daily Perc anticipates the need for operating capital for the first few months of operation.
| Start-up |
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| Legal |
$3,500 |
| Office Equipment |
$4,950 |
| Drive-thru Labor (6 months) |
$65,000 |
| Drive-thru Finance Payment (6 months) |
$12,300 |
| Drive-thru expenses (6 months) |
$8,520 |
| Land Lease (6 months) |
$7,200 |
| Vehicle Finance (6 months) |
$3,700 |
| Administration Labor (6 months) |
$54,000 |
| Website Development & Hosting |
$5,600 |
| Identity/Logos/Stationary |
$4,000 |
| Other |
$5,000 |
| Total Start-up Expenses |
$173,770 |
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|
| Cash Required |
$25,500 |
| Start-up Inventory |
$35,000 |
| Other Current Assets |
$0 |
| Long-term Assets |
$131,400 |
| Total Assets |
$191,900 |
|
|
| Total Requirements |
$365,670 |
| Start-up Funding |
| Start-up Expenses to Fund |
$173,770 |
| Start-up Assets to Fund |
$191,900 |
| Total Funding Required |
$365,670 |
|
|
| Non-cash Assets from Start-up |
$166,400 |
| Cash Requirements from Start-up |
$25,500 |
| Additional Cash Raised |
$0 |
| Cash Balance on Starting Date |
$25,500 |
| Total Assets |
$191,900 |
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|
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| Liabilities |
|
| Current Borrowing |
$9,000 |
| Long-term Liabilities |
$131,400 |
| Accounts Payable (Outstanding Bills) |
$0 |
| Other Current Liabilities (interest-free) |
$0 |
| Total Liabilities |
$140,400 |
|
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| Capital |
|
|
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| Planned Investment |
|
| Partner 1 |
$10,000 |
| Partner 2 |
$10,000 |
| Partner 3 |
$10,000 |
| Partner 4 |
$10,000 |
| Partner 5 |
$11,500 |
| Partner 6 |
$10,000 |
| Partner 7 |
$11,500 |
| Partner 8 |
$10,000 |
| Partner 9 |
$11,500 |
| Partner 10 |
$10,000 |
| Partner 11 |
$11,500 |
| Partner 12 |
$11,500 |
| Other |
$97,770 |
| Additional Investment Requirement |
$0 |
| Total Planned Investment |
$225,270 |
|
|
| Loss at Start-up (Start-up Expenses) |
($173,770) |
| Total Capital |
$51,500 |
|
|
|
|
| Total Capital and Liabilities |
$191,900 |
|
|
| Total Funding |
$365,670 |
2.3 Company Locations and Facilities
The Daily Perc will open its first drive-thru facility on Manchester Road in the Colonial Square Shopping Center. Twelve more drive-thru facilities will be placed throughout the metropolitan area over the next three years. The drive-thru in the Colonial Square Shopping Center will serve as the commissary for the first mobile unit.
The demographic and physical requirements for a Drive-thru location are:
- Traffic of 40,000+ on store side.
- Visible from roadway.
- Easy entry with light if less than 30,000 cars.
- Established retail shops in area.