The Bronx Deli and Bakery will promote the store opening. We will have live music and food in front of the bakery opening weekend. The Willow Creek Craft Fair will provide excellent foot traffic for our opening.
We will advertise in the university daily student newspaper as well as the local area advertising flyer. In the advertisements for the market opening, we will have 2 for 1 specials on pastry and sandwiches. We will continue this discount for the first month of operation.
The Bronx Bakery's competitive edge is:
The sales strategy of the Bronx Deli and Bakery is simple. The key to customer satisfaction is providing an exceptional product at affordable prices in an environment that is as entertaining as the food.
Cost control is a critical focus of our sales forecast. We will adhere to the following gross margin % for menu items:
The following is the Bronx Deli and Bakery's sales forecast for three years.
| Sales Forecast | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Sales | |||
| Bakery | £127,000 | £145,000 | £165,000 |
| Sandwiches | £247,000 | £272,000 | £302,000 |
| Drinks | £48,500 | £52,000 | £55,000 |
| Total Sales | £422,500 | £469,000 | £522,000 |
| Direct Cost of Sales | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Bakery | £32,400 | £38,000 | £42,000 |
| Sandwiches | £82,900 | £86,000 | £96,000 |
| Drinks | £6,060 | £6,400 | £7,000 |
| Subtotal Direct Cost of Sales | £121,360 | £130,400 | £145,000 |
| Sales Forecast | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Sales | |||
| Bakery | £127,000 | £145,000 | £165,000 |
| Sandwiches | £247,000 | £272,000 | £302,000 |
| Drinks | £48,500 | £52,000 | £55,000 |
| Total Sales | £422,500 | £469,000 | £522,000 |
| Direct Cost of Sales | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Bakery | £32,400 | £38,000 | £42,000 |
| Sandwiches | £82,900 | £86,000 | £96,000 |
| Drinks | £6,060 | £6,400 | £7,000 |
| Subtotal Direct Cost of Sales | £121,360 | £130,400 | £145,000 |