340 likes | 508 Views
Gourmet Meats. Business Plan for Balboa Burgers. Agribusiness Venture Management Ray Lei Biancia Rolle Kyle Templeton Dean Serdachny. Client Info. Currently producing lean hamburgers on a small scale (6 animals slaughtered)
E N D
Gourmet Meats Business Plan for Balboa Burgers Agribusiness Venture Management Ray Lei BianciaRolle Kyle Templeton Dean Serdachny
Client Info • Currently producing lean hamburgers on a small scale (6 animals slaughtered) • Hamburgers are incorporated with special family recipes developed in the summer of 2004 • Sales are driven by word of mouth and family
Industry Info • Beef Consumption In Canada: • After bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was discovered per capita consumption in Canada actually increased • Before (BSE) 13.5kg/annum per person
Industry Info • After (BSE) 14.2kg/annum per person • A significant portion of the per capita increase was geared to organic and natural beef products • Few competitors in his market currently
Operations Plan Incorporation of: Gourmet Meats
Work Plan and Flow of Work Farms Gourmet Meats Processing Facility Seasoning and Filler Ingredients Freezer Storage Local Grocers Bar/Pubs
Working Capital Planning and Management • Cost of Goods Sold
Working Capital Planning and Management • Total Cost of Goods Sold
Cash Management Minimal requirement necessary Initial investment of $15,000 No large inventories No large capital costs Working Capital Planning and Management
Flexible production More in winter, Less in summer 30 days in average Inventories replenished in 4 days Inventories
Policy 15 days credit Reason Incurring customers Small company Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable • Larger purchasing options only • Processing fees • Trim cost from Natural Valley Farms
Cash Conversion Cycle • Calculated to be 18 days • Variable with seasonal demand • Low turn around due to production capabilities
Marketing Plan PUSH STRATEGY PULL STRATEGY
Product Overview • The Product • Hamburgers combined with ingredients for flavour • Four different flavours: • Teriyaki • Spice • Honey Mustard • Original • Cajun Maple • Size - 5 oz • Natural - follows current industry regulation standards
Market Objective • Focus on pub and grill market • Target 19-45 year old males • Promote a differentiated product • Push strategy • First step of market penetration • GOAL = Product awareness • Pull strategy for summer retail market • ie) BBQ season
Market Analysis Market Size 36 733 000 lbs of beef consumed in Saskatchewan 14 693 200 lbs of ground beef consumed in Saskatchewan 3 367 330 lbs of hamburger eaten in Saskatchewan
Market Analysis Market Size 3 367 330 lbs of hamburger eaten in Saskatchewan 14 693 000, 4 oz hamburger consumed in Saskatchewan 637 500 burgers/ year sold in non-franchised pubs and grills throughout Saskatchewan
Market Analysis Market Needs Flavour Consistent taste Cooking characteristics: no shrinkage
Customer Analysis Target Market Primarily male demographic Aged 19-45 Blue collar workers Interested in new experiences and new tastes
Competitor Analysis Companies Supplying Pubs & Grills
Key Planning Assumptions Beef consumption will not decline dramatically Consumers are looking for a consistent and flavourful product Steady and dependable supply of materials 4. Reliability of manufacturing and distribution channels
Price Target wholesale price: $1.17/ burger final production/logistic costs Average wholesale cost: 4 oz $0.50-$0.70/ burger 5 oz $0.60-$0.70/ burger 6 oz $0.90-$1.15/ burger
Place Non Franchised bar and grill establishments • Immediate access to their entire customer base • Increased demand for flavour • Ribs, wings • Reduced advertising costs • High traffic • Diverse Crowd
Place Local Grocery Stores and Gourmet Shops • Sask Made Store Internet sales
Promotion To Consumers • Table talkers and posters in establishment • Table talker website promotion • Sponsor beer and burger nights • Taste testing
Financials Razor thin margins High risk Good profit potential IRR= 70.7% ERR= 48.9% No Dividends early on
QUESTIONS? CAN YOUR BUNS HANDLE OUR BURGERS?