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Beverage Machine Retail Business Plan

Margarita Momma

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Strategy and Implementation Summary

5.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary

The beginning operation of Margarita Momma will be basic, with three machines, and three flavors of mix. It is imperative to the success of the company that smart financial decisions are made, and that the business does not expand too quickly; this could result in not having the funds necessary to operate. Flavors, machines, and an expanded service area will be added as they become necessary. This is a process we see as taking place over the first two years of operation. We plan to expand the flavor choice from the basic three to the full eleven that are available. Additional machines will be purchased in order to better serve an ever-expanding customer base. Within two years, we hope to be serving the Kempner, Lampasas, and Belton areas; this will expand our range to almost a fifty-mile service area.

5.1 Strategy Pyramids
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5.2 Competitive Edge

We start with a critical edge--there is no direct competition at this point, closer than Austin, which is almost one hundred miles away. Available options for this area include: the snow cone trolley, purchasing the separate ingredients and using a blender to make frozen drinks, or canned drinks purchased at retail stores. Fundraising options would be provided by Pepsi and Coca-Cola distributors from the nearby Temple area. These options all pale when compared with the lively taste and nutritious quality of Margarita Momma's frozen beverages.

Customers will be reached through advertisements such as business cards, flyers, newspaper ads, a website, and through word-of-mouth from satisfied customers. It is our goal to make each occasion the best it can be. By doing our utmost to ensure this, we expect positive feedback from our customers. It is our hope, then, that these satisfied customers will not be stingy with their praise for the company, and spread the word about us.

5.3 Sales Strategy

We will provide first-rate service during each aspect of rental: from time of booking, to setup, and all the way through to pickup. Each member of the Margarita Momma team will be adept at both sales and social skills. It is our goal to be the most friendly, knowledgeable business in the area. This will help Margarita Momma become number one in sales, and it will contribute to remaining number one.

5.3.1 Sales Programmes
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5.3.2 Sales Forecast

The following table and chart give a run-down on forecasted sales. We expect sales to increase dramatically as name recognition and word-of-mouth advertising grows.

Sales Forecast

Sales Forecast
	FY 2001	FY 2002	FY 2003
Unit Sales
Machine Rental	572	650	750
Extra Mix	245	300	350
Other	0	0	0
Total Unit Sales	817	950	1,100
Unit Prices	FY 2001	FY 2002	FY 2003
Machine Rental	£100.00	£100.00	£100.00
Extra Mix	£15.00	£15.00	£15.00
Other	£0.00	£0.00	£0.00
Sales
Machine Rental	£57,200	£65,000	£75,000
Extra Mix	£3,675	£4,500	£5,250
Other	£0	£0	£0
Total Sales	£60,875	£69,500	£80,250
Direct Unit Costs	FY 2001	FY 2002	FY 2003
Machine Rental	£7.60	£7.60	£7.60
Extra Mix	£4.80	£4.80	£4.80
Other	£0.00	£0.00	£0.00
Direct Cost of Sales
Machine Rental	£4,347	£4,940	£5,700
Extra Mix	£1,176	£1,440	£1,680
Other	£0	£0	£0
Subtotal Direct Cost of Sales	£5,523	£6,380	£7,380

Sales Monthly



Sales by Year



5.4 Value Proposition
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5.5 Milestones

The accompanying table lists important programme milestones, with dates and persons in charge, and budgets for each. The milestone schedule indicates our emphasis on planning for implementation.

Milestones

Milestones
Milestone	Start Date	End Date	Budget	Manager	Department
Business plan	10/1/2000	10/31/2000	£90	Greta Guidry	Owner
Logo design	10/1/2000	1/1/2001	£0	Kelley Guidry	Department
Business cards	10/15/2000	11/1/2000	£40	Rachel Guidry	Department
Flyers	10/12/2000	11/1/2000	£20	Kelley Guidry	Department
Magnetic sign for vehicle	10/15/2000	11/1/2000	£30	Greta Guidry	Owner
Website	11/15/2000	3/30/2001	£100	Greta Guidry	Owner
New phone number	10/25/2000	11/1/2000	£100	Greta Guidry	Owner
Totals			£380

Milestones



5.6 Marketing Strategy
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5.6.1 Positioning Statement
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5.6.2 Pricing Strategy
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5.6.3 Promotion Strategy
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5.6.4 Distribution Strategy
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5.6.5 Marketing Programmes
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