Cookies, Coffee, and Comm...

Cookies, Coffee, and Community: A Sweet Business Brew

Exploring the Feasibility of a Community-Focused Café in Boiling Springs, SC

Slide 1: Executive Summary: A Recipe for Success

Cookies, Coffee, and Conversations: Blending Business with Community

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Market Opportunity: Boiling Springs' growth and demand for community spaces make this an ideal time for a community-focused café. Leverage new businesses and developments in the area.
Competitive Edge: Differentiate through community engagement, extended hours, and a strong online presence that local competitors lack. Create loyalty and repeat visits.
Key Challenges: Address traffic congestion, manage supply chain costs, and maintain financial stability through strategic planning and potential local investors.
Strategic Location: Positioned to thrive, the café will serve as a much-needed third place, connecting residents and offering a viable business opportunity in a growing community.

Viability of a Community-Oriented Café in Boiling Springs, SC

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Market Evaluation: Explore the demand for a unique environment centered on cookies and coffee at 2137 Highway 9, Boiling Springs, SC 29316. What is it all worth?
Distinctive Edge: Examine how Cookies, Coffee and Conversations will outshine local businesses with community and extending those business hours.
Market Support: This Market backs community-centric businesses that specializes in those baked goods paired with that lovely coffee.
Critical Success: Address competition, deliver great service, and set the atmosphere. Bring people in with what they need most.

Boiling Springs' Growth Fuels New Business Opportunities

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Population Surge: Boiling Springs has seen a 19.9% population increase since 2020, projecting 11,934 residents by 2025. Making it a great place to create a business.
Community Focus: Area needs community-oriented environment missing in new developments. Create a place to feel at home and be a part of.
Prime Location: Café will offer easy access to growing people and new developments.
Differentiation: The Bread Guy and Sissy’s Sweets lack the community-oriented environment which will be the primary focus of Cookies, Coffee and Conversations.

Capitalizing on Growth and Community Engagement

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Leverage Local Growth: Capitalize on growing residents and visitors by serving the community.
Differentiation Focus: Emphasize a community-centric model through themed rooms and events to foster a welcoming place. Create that loyalty.
Expand Online Presence: Build a strong online presence to keep people involved and informed.
Traffic Solutions: Give ample parking to get more residents at your door, even with the traffic.

Large-Scale Developments Driving Foot Traffic

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Retail Giants: New Target, Whataburger, and Publix locations are drawing more people to the area. These businesses are just what the area needs.
Dining Expansion: Future dining establishments like Culvers and Pizza Hut will further increase traffic. Great to be around other food services.
Residential Growth: New apartment complex with 268 units will add more potential customers. All the people means plenty of customers.
Community Focus Needed: None of these developments focus on fostering community interaction. None of them really provide it.

Creating a Welcoming Environment for Connection

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Third Place Concept: Café will provide a space for social connections and creative exchanges. Will be a great place to meet and hang out with your peers.
Atmosphere: The café will feature a variety of spaces designed for different social experiences, just as everyone likes it.
Extended Hours: Open those doors so that it remains accessible to a broader audience. Give people the choice of when they'd like to eat.
Active Online: Maintain an active online presence with details about the menu, and keep the customer in the know.

Game Nights & Book Readings

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The Best Place: It is not just a space to eat. This place will be for relaxation, active participation through community events, such as game nights and book readings.
Share Creativity: Share your ideas at Cookies, Coffee and Conversations, by offering a venue for community engagement for patrons.
A Town to grow in: Give the community a chance to connect, share ideas, and create lasting relationships.
Be Involved: Prioritizing community involvement, the café will thrive as a cornerstone of the local social fabric.

Start-Up and Operational Expenses

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Initial Investments: Includes property, renovation, equipment, inventory, and marketing. A great start will get you going faster, so be smart!
Operational Costs: Includes food, beverages, utilities, and miscellaneous expenses. Keep the food great and the prices low and you will keep them coming.
Cost Structure: It is expected that Cookies, Coffee, and Conversations will reach profitability within the first year of operation.
Strategic Plan: To achieve sustainability, the café will need to manage costs carefully while ensuring that the quality of products.

Wholesale Chains & Local Market

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Ingredient Source: Wholesale chains to keep costs low, for bulk purchasing.
Local competition: There are no community-centric businesses. Be the spark that lights the fire.
The Web: Build a website which will provide details of pricing and what is offered. This will make you that much more available.
Extended weekend: The extended hours will drive those customers in.

Expressing Gratitude

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Gratitude: Thank you for taking the time to listen to the pitch. I hope your day is grand!
Final Thoughts: A lot of love and care went into this proposal. Let's make this work!
Contact Information: Feel free to contact me about the subject.
Questions?: Now is the time to ask about the material.