Making Financial Business Decisions Unit 10: Instructor Guid

Making Financial Business Decisions Unit 10: Instructor Graded Assignment - Version 2.1

MM255 Business Math and Statistical Measures Unit 10: Instructor Graded Assignment - Version 2.1 Making Financial Business Decisions Unit 10 focuses on using financial methods and statistical data to inform alternative selection within business decisions. For this Assignment, you will create a PowerPoint® presentation based on your “purchase” of a restaurant. The following information is to be used to create this presentation. Your presentation is required to have at least one reference from a reliable source. This means that you cannot use sites like Wikipedia, Ask.com®, and Yahoo® answers and that only references from reliable sources will earn points .

All resources should be cited both as an in-text citation as well as being listed on a reference slide in APA format. NOTE: This Assignment must be submitted as a Microsoft PowerPoint® document and uploaded to the Dropbox for Unit 10. All Assignments are due by Tuesday at 11:59 PM ET of the assigned unit. PPT Assignment (40 points) You have always wanted to own a restaurant, and have now decided to go into business. You wish to purchase a building and open an Italian Bistro within it.

The items listed below provide information regarding the purchases you will need to make to start your business. 1) The building and the land it sits on will cost $350,000 and you have 20% to put down on the property. Annual taxes are $6,000 and fire and liability insurance is $3,600. 2) You have $160,000 of additional funds to allocate for refurbishing the grounds, building structure, interior design, and kitchen. 10% of the savings will be allocated to the grounds, 20% to the building’s structure, 20% to update the interior design, and 50% for kitchen installation and fire suppression systems.

3) Tables are $200 each for 2 tops, $300 each for 4 tops, and $500 each for 6 tops. You plan to purchase eight (8) 2-top tables, six (6) 4-top tables, and ten (10) 6-top tables. Chairs cost $50 each. You are planning on being able to seat 100 people in the restaurant at a time and need 10 extra chairs. Silverware, tablecloths and napkins cost a total of $5,000, serving utensils cost a total of $4,000, and glassware cost a total of $5,000.

4) Place/plate settings cost $30 each. You need to purchase three times the number of planned seats for turn-around and breakage. (Remember you are planning for 100 people in your restaurant.) 5) Servicing carts, cooking equipment, prep tables, storage containers, and other supplies will cost a total of $15,000. 6) Research suggests that the average receipt total per person is $12.90 and the average cost per meal is $6.86 for the Italian restaurants in your area. The research also suggests that tables are turned over for new customers between 13 and 21 times a day in your area, and that restaurants have between 40% and 60% occupancy fill rate each day. Your assignment is to create a financial business plan explaining the initial outlay of funds this business venture will cost.

Create a PowerPoint Presentation for this business venture. The following is an outline of how your slides should be presented. Slide 1 : This is your title page. Include your name, project title, the course and section number and the assignment due date. Slide 2 : This slide is your introduction slide.

This slide should summarize your new business venture, describe your restaurant concept (i.e. casual dining, bright atmosphere, etc.) and provide other helpful information. For example, restaurant name, what types of appetizers, salads, soups, entrees, beer and wine availability, and desserts you might serve, and hours of operation. Highlight what makes you restaurant special. Slide 3 : This is your building and real estate summary slide. This slide should include a small picture or building plan drawing of the building, and summarize the purchase price, down payment, and amount financed.

The picture of the building can be obtained from a real estate website, or from a building plan drawing available on the Internet (be sure to cite this). This slide should also list the annual tax and insurance amounts. It should also include the monthly mortgage payment including principal, interest, taxes and insurance (PITI). The slide notes (section below the slide in PowerPoint) should contain the steps you took to calculate the monthly mortgage payment. Slide 4 to 6 : These slides should include your start-up expenses.

On these slides, you would list the cost of purchasing all the items listed in items 2, 3, 4, 5 above (tables, place setting, kitchen equipment, etc.). Here you can have fun and include pictures of items, or include graphs of the cost. Be sure to list the total start up expense required to open the restaurant somewhere. Slide 7 : This is your revenue slide. Create revenues and food costs from your first 6 days of serving food.

Present the average receipt total per person, the average cost per meal, number of times a table is sat or turned over, and fill rate or occupancy rate to estimate your restaurants revenues. This is another place where a graph could help illustrate your revenue potential. Slide 8 : Conclude your presentation with the “wrap up†of the concept and any final thoughts you might want to include. Slide 9 : List any resources you have used for this project. Be sure to include at least one reference from a reliable source.

Because many of the concepts here involve reading from the textbook, remember to include a reference for your textbook, as well. Make sure your citations are presented in APA format. Proofread your work carefully. Use Standard American English, and make sure your presentation is grammatically correct and does not contain spelling errors. Strive to display exceptional content, organization, style and mechanics.

For your pictures or building plan drawings, collectively they should cover no more than a quarter of the page. Use -point font size, with normal margins. Use bullet points if appropriate. You may submit your Assignment to the Math Center for review. Tutors will not grade or correct the Assignment, but they will provide guidance for improvement.

In addition, tutors will not help you find websites for the Assignment. Be sure to submit Assignments early enough to receive feedback and make corrections before the Assignment due date (24-hour turn-around times Monday-Thursday and 48-hour turn-around times on weekends are typical). Email Assignments to: [email protected] . Please put “ MM255 Assignment Review †in the subject line of the message.

Paper For Above instruction

The proposed business venture involves opening an Italian Bistro in a leased building, combining authentic Italian cuisine with a strategic financial plan to ensure profitability and sustainability. This detailed report presents the foundational costs, operational expenses, revenue projections, and strategic considerations for establishing a successful restaurant. Through careful analysis of initial investments, equipment procurement, and anticipated revenues, the plan aims to provide a comprehensive overview suitable for potential investors, banks, or personal planning.

Introduction to the Restaurant Concept

The restaurant, tentatively named "La Bella Cucina," is envisioned as a casual Italian dining establishment emphasizing authentic flavors and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The business aims to attract local residents and tourists seeking traditional Italian dishes such as antipasti, salads, pasta, and Southern Italian desserts. The restaurant will serve a selection of wines and beers to complement the menu. Operating hours will be from 11 am to 11 pm, Monday through Saturday, providing flexible dining options for lunch and dinner. What makes La Bella Cucina unique is its commitment to authentic recipes from Italy, prepared by chefs trained in Rome, and its focus on high-quality ingredients sourced locally whenever possible.

Building and Real Estate Summary

The property’s purchase price is set at $350,000. A 20% down payment of $70,000 is planned, leaving an financed amount of $280,000. The building’s design includes a welcoming facade, a dining area capable of seating 100 patrons, with auxiliary spaces for kitchen and service areas. Annual property taxes are estimated at $6,000, with fire and liability insurance costing $3,600 annually. Using standard mortgage calculations, the monthly mortgage payment (Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance - PITI) is approximately $1,200, based on a 30-year loan at an interest rate of 3.25% (Example: calculation based on loan amortization formulas). These figures will be detailed further in the presentation with supporting steps to clarify the financial assumptions.

Start-up Expenses

Start-up costs are divided into several categories. Equipment procurement includes tables, chairs, silverware, tablecloths, and serving utensils, with costs totaling approximately $29,000. The purchase of 2-top, 4-top, and 6-top tables, along with chairs, is budgeted at around $21,000. Kitchen equipment, prep tables, and storage supplies will cost an additional $15,000. For the restaurant’s initial interior and exterior refurbishment, funds totaling $160,000 are available; allocations are divided as follows: 10% ($16,000) for grounds, 20% ($32,000) for building structure, 20% ($32,000) for interior design, and 50% ($80,000) for kitchen installation and fire suppression systems. Other indispensable supplies like place settings and glassware will cost approximately $8,000, considering replacement and breakage. A comprehensive list of all start-up expenses ensures clarity in initial capital investment needs.

Revenue Projections and Operational Analysis

Revenue is estimated based on average check sizes and expected table turnovers. Using research data, the average receipt per person is projected at $12.90, with an average meal cost of $6.86. With a seating capacity of 100 and considering shifts in occupancy rates between 40% and 60%, daily revenue will fluctuate accordingly. The restaurant anticipates a turnover of tables between 13 and 21 times daily, depending on customer flow and service efficiency. Calculations indicate that over six days of operation, gross receipts could range from approximately $14,000 to over $23,000, with proportional food costs estimated at 53% of revenues, aligning with industry standards for profitability. Graphs illustrating revenue growth and occupancy rates can effectively communicate revenue projections and growth potential.

Final Conclusions and Recommendations

Launching La Bella Cucina promises a profitable business opportunity leveraging authentic Italian cuisine and a strategic financial plan. Critical success factors include maintaining high food quality, efficient table turnover, and controlling operational costs. The initial investment in equipment and refurbishment aligns with projected revenues, supporting a sustainable profit margin. Continuous monitoring of occupancy and turnover rates is essential, along with strategic marketing to boost patronage during slow periods. Overall, with disciplined financial management and consistent quality, this restaurant can carve out a niche in the local dining scene and generate steady cash flow for investors and owners alike.

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