...A food truck is like restaurant on wheels. It has several distinct advantages over a traditional eat-in restaurant. A food truck can go to where the customers are. It has pretty low overhead, compared to a restaurant, and requires far less staff. However a food truck is still a business that requires a lot of work and attention- especially in the first couple of years. Food truck owners put in long days and have similar problems as restaurant owners, such as slow seasons, bad weather, and sluggish economy. Read on to find out how you can start your own food truck business. Difficulty: Hard Time Required: Two Months or More Here's How: 1. Find out if a Food Truck Business is Legal in Your Neighborhood. This may sound like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many places don’t allow food trucks or put a cap on the number of food truck permits allowed at any given time. Case in point – both Los Angeles and New York City are two of the busiest areas for food truck businesses and both have caps on the number of permits allowed. 2. Find out Where You Can do Business. Assuming your city or town allows food truck businesses, next you need to find out where you can do business. Depending on local ordinances you may not be able to park in the busy downtown area. Before you set up shop in a busy tourist area or business park, make sure its legit. 3. Choose a business name. Okay, you now have a solid plan for where you are going to sell your food. Now you can do fun part-...
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... 12 Marketing Program 13 Marketing Strategy 13 Pricing Strategy 13 Breakeven Analysis 13 Promotion Strategy 15 Place (Distribution) Strategy 16 Financial Data and Projections 17 Past Sales Revenue 17 Five Year Projections 17 Organizational Structure 17 Implementation 18 Evaluation and Control 19 References 21 Abstract The goal and objective for Consider It Done Catering is to expand the business and introduce a more complete catering service to the Utah county area. This expanded business is an opportunity to bring meal carts to the business area, fine dining events for wedding and reunion parties. It would also include wedding and hors d’oeuvre refreshments, and smaller functions or pick up food in all price ranges or level of dining. This new concept has not been offered in the area and with the areas new growth along with a new LDS temple opening in the summer of 2015, marketing research shows that the concept has great potential and is considered a high demanded service. The owners developed skills and an existing business on a smaller scale, along with the...
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...Guanlin Situ EWS 301.02 Prof Banh 5-14-2013 The Westernized Panda As the melting pot, “the United States has the largest ethnic Chinese population outside Asia” (Zhou 43). When people choose to step in the melting pot, their original identities will be blurred in some ways, languages, daily habits, religions, and the most important element, which is food. Panda Express, a fast casual restaurant serving American Chinese cuisine, is one of the most popular places that serving orange chicken. The company was founded in 1983 by Andrew Cherng, Peggy Cherng and Ming Tsai Cherng. It is also the largest chain of Asian fast food restaurants in the United States. As of year 2011, the company has approximately 1500 restaurants covering 42 states and Puerto Rico. To a sector that was used to be dominated by American fast food, burgers and fried chicken, the invention of Panda Express found a good market niche. The success of the company relies heavily on its unique concept, quick-service Chinese restaurant, and its locations, shopping mall food courts, supermarkets, key intersections, college campus, airports and casinos (Panda Management Company, Inc. History). Dishes featured in Panda Express are originated from different regions of China. Usually, adjustments have to be made in order to allow the dishes to be more acceptable by Americans. For example, cuisines from Hunan and Sichuan are usually “spicy and oily, often featuring a sophisticated blend of intense flavors” (Coe...
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...Amigos provides you will surely love to go grocery shopping, because of its sophisticated structure with a perfect location, store floor layout and the great employees. Amigos is the largest supermarket south side of Bayamon, providing food to thousands of families. Amigos is located in Rexville Towne Center, on the corner of state highway 167 and state highway 5 of Bayamon, PR. It is surrounded by ten different residential areas, maybe more. It is so close to so many families and you don’t even need a car to get there. You can even get on a public bus to get there; the bus stop is right in front. When you arrive at Amigos you see this large beige building with a large sign in front that reads “Amigos, Solo lo mejor al mejor precio SIEMRE”( “Friends, Only the best for the best price ALWAYS”). The vivid colors of the sign are written in red and black. Amigos is written with blood red letters, while the rest of the words are written in black except for SIEMPRE, which is also written in red. You are most likely to see the sign 10 miles away because of the size and lighting. It lights up so bright that at night you can see the whole shopping center and blinds you. While approaching the entrance you will find red shopping carts to your left with “Amigos” stamped on the child seat and sides in white. In...
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...The Mongols helped bridge a connection between the east and west in numerous ways. They did not only impact Europe, but Asia as well. To add on, they did not only have positive effects, but they had negative effects as too. They set the base for Eurasian history by using commercial, political, and artistic relations among Chinese, Islamic, Russian, and European civilizations. Workers such as craftsmen and missionaries traveled across the continents. In addition, culture, technological, and culinary diffusion took place. Originally, China was a Confucius society but then the Mongols exposed Tibetan Buddhism, which attracted several Ming and Qing dynasties and their people. Economically, during the Mongol era, the increase in commerce greatly benefited merchants and consumers. Agriculture remained the same, but the European demand for Asian products encouraged a way to find a less hazardous and more efficient means of transportation. Politically, the Mongols brought about many power changes and reforms in Russia and China. The Mongols used terror tactics as a form of governing and destroyed cities and forms of government rule. Eventually, the Khans will rule both states. Chinggis Khan, or better known as Ghengis Khan was one of the greatest leaders. He was very successful when it came to conquering because he had brilliant military strategy and organization for that he was famous and known for. He trained each and every troop to specialize in a certain field and he also had...
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...Cub Food Stores – Unit 4 Exercise Team B The name CUB stands for "Consumers United for Buying" and was founded by Minnesota-based Hooley’s Supermarkets in 1968 and then purchased by SuperValu in 1980. Cub’s was one of the first total discount food stores in the United States. “CUB shoppers enjoy low prices on a variety of top-quality name-brand products and the freshest produce, meats, seafood and baked goods available. For total convenience, most CUB stores are open 24 hours a day and offer more than 35,000 items, full-service pharmacies and in-store banking.” (Supervalu.com, 2012) Cub’s is one of the many superstores in the United States that has directly affected the way consumers shop for groceries and household goods. Low prices, smart marketing, and sheer size encourage shoppers to spend far more money than they do in the average supermarket. (Peter & Olson, 2010) 1. List at least five marketing tactics Cub Foods employs in its stores to increase the probability of purchases. Cub stores stock double the selection of conventional stores, mixing staples with luxury, ethnic, and hard-to-find foods. The arrangement of the products within the store allows for consumers to give into impulse buying before they choose their essential items and reach their budget limit. The entry alley, also known as the power alley is lined two stories high and features discounted specials. The store’s ceiling joists and girders are exposed, giving the subliminal feeling of all the spaciousness...
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...Valerie weighs 241 lbs. and contributes her weight gain to eating unhealthy foods. Obesity is a major public health problem in the U.S. While all segments of population are affected, low-income and food insecure people are more vulnerable due to risks associated with poverty. In Valerie’s case that is what happened. Since having the stroke Valerie has lost 70lbs but says it’s a struggle to provide whole nutritious meals if you have only $5.00 and you need to stretch it to feed yourself and 2 children. (Elliot, 2011). Obesity occurs in many households in America due to a lack of resources such as income, affordable foods and opportunity for physical activity. According to Center for Disease Control over the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. More than one-third of Adults and 17% of children in the U.S are obese. Americans find it easier and cheaper to provide filler foods loaded with high fructose corn syrup and other additives for their family so they can be full. In America 14.5 percent of people are struggling to put food on the table. (Coleman-Jensen, Nord, Andrews & Carlson, 2011). Food insecurity is a condition that exists when people lack sustainable physical or economic access to enough safe, nutritious, and socially acceptable foods for a healthy and productive life. Most families of lower incomes rely on food stamps and their paychecks to provide food for their families.(Institute of Medicine , 2011). A burger...
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...differences that is experienced on Moore Street located in Dublin, Ireland and also about the changes and challenges people on Moore Street had faced Firstly, the making and remaking of Moore Street is how people engage in activities, how they make good use of the opportunities that comes their way and also the relationships they have with each other that help to shapen the community in particular ways. Moore Street descended from a long line of merchant traders; they sell their fresh fruit and vegetables delivered daily by horse –drawn cart, products straight from the prosperous farmers. They sell them in the stalls on Moore Street, with their heavily accented call which is nothing short of legendary, convincing the customers with their friendly and witty attitude, always happy to chat with visitors ready to pose for photos. Like in the case of the Farmers’ Market, where it provides lifestyle for people who wants ‘real’ and fresh food as seen in the ‘The Life and Times of the Street: Part 1’ [Video] (The Open University, 2014b). Secondly, the differences happening on Moore Street and has been for a long time is that it attracts the older generation more than the younger generation as most of the merchandise is for purposeful uses and not just materialistic things that younger people would be into. On the other hand visitors are offered authentic taste of ‘old Dublin’ in form of local merchants. For instance people from different countries buy and sell on Moore Street...
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...Colorada a red tinged shallow salt lake to watch the sunset Day six: Travel to Potosi and take in the history, spend the night in the city of Sucre, the Capital of Bolivia Day seven: Head to Santa Cruz to end an amazing week in Bolivia Introduction Bolivia is a small South American country sharing borders with Peru, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Argentina. Bolivia along with many other South American countries can boast its diverse cultural aspects, in-depth history, amazing food and positive outlook on life! During my week trip to Bolivia I will immerse myself in as much culture, food and sightseeing as I can fit in. Through my chosen itinerary I will be able to get a true feeling for the magnificent sites, amazing sounds, and complete cultural background of the Bolivians. My week in Bolivia will start in La Paz and take me down to marvelous landscapes and extreme adventures lead me to Bolivia's largest city of Santa Cruz. What are we waiting for ¡vamanos! Food Who doesn’t love to eat, some people travel just to explore different tastes and dishes from around the world. Most countries stress that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but the same can’t be said for Bolivia, where lunch is actually the main meal. Bolivia is definitely a meat and potato lover’s...
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...quality food markets, constant liquor store on street corners, currency exchange and payday loan facilities, several laundromat stores around plazas and the community. Segmented assimilation theory focuses on the second generation and will experience upward or downward mobility depending on a number of factors. It depends on its incorporation into society, the type of neighborhood it lives in, social and cultural capital available within the ethnic community and race. The Hermosa neighborhood has an area of 1.154 square miles and has a population...
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...J- Kungfu Fast Food Chains Export Business Plan (J- Kungfu Fast Food Chains Ltda.) A final report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course of Intercultural Communication in Business Collaborated by Group Seven Candidate, 08 Class C、B、H Business Communication，06 Class A Translation 梁景衡08319296 赵必进08319290 邓天添08319321 张玉梨08319446 陈一楠08319328 陈阳 06320032 徐昱 08319287 张韵 08319398 Instructor: 向蔓 School of International Studies Sun Yat-sen University December 2009 Contents Executive Summary 1.1 Objectives 1.2 Mission 1.3 Keys to Success Company Summary 2.1 Company Ownership 2.2 Company History 2.3 Company Locations and Facilities Products 3.1Product Description 3.2 Competitive Comparison 3.3 Sourcing Market Analysis Summary 4.1 Market research 4.2 Clientele 4.3 Competitors Strategy and Implementation Summary 5.1 Marketing Strategy 5.1.1 Promotion Strategy 5.1.2 Pricing Strategy 5.2 Sales Strategy 5.2.1 Strategy forecast 5.2.2 Sales program 5.3 Milestones Management Summary 6.1 Organizational Structure 6.2 Management Team 6.3 Management Team Gaps 6.4 Personnel Plan Domestic Policies of Export of Service ...
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...Nomads: Traveled with the seasons in small groups called bands and they would hunt and forage for food. Or Subsistent Economy: lived in settlements gardening small plots or herding domesticated animals. Had simple manual tools and knowledge of natural environment in order to produce enough food, clothing, and shelter for basic survival. Dress did not communicate individual identity because everyone knew each other as unique individuals because of how small the population was. For protection or to show kin group or rite of passage. Dress was minimal because they needed to be able to carry it on their backs. Body supplements include feathers lightweight transportable item. Amulets “ Modifications: body paints tattooing and scarification Subsisitent economies wore wrapped of preshaped items that could be folded easily and stored away. Anoraks or loincloths Between 20,000 and 15,000 bce the needle and thread were developed and tools such as fishing line, handles, nets, carriers, and dress materials textiles made with yarn and rope etc. Chapter 8 Political Scale culture: 10,000 BCE- 1,500 CE Refer to table on 235 People settled in permanent dwellings: villages, states, kingdoms, and empires. Clustered around at least one large city. Farming, fishing trading Pop: 10,000 or more in settlements. => Not everyone knew everyone as individuals. Improved techniques of acquiring food farming, fishing,...
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...country of Burma (or Myanmar, as it is now officially known) is associated with the dominant ethnic group, the Burmese. Because of the current regime's lack of legitimacy and poor human rights record, it is common practice outside the country not to use the name Myanmar. The country fell under British colonial rule during the 19th century. In 1972, the name of the country was changed to the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma and in 1988, the military government changed the name to the Union of Myanmar. DEMOGRAPHY: The official population figure in 1995 was 44.74 million, but it may range from 41.7 million to 47 million. RELIGION: Almost 90 percent of the people are Buddhists, and the proportion is higher among the Burmese majority. Buddhism is believed to have been introduced to Burma by missionaries sent by the Indian emperor Ashoka in the third century B.C.E. TRADITIONAL ARTS: Myanmar is a country full of ancient traditions and culture. From time to time, the Myanmars have adapted different cultures and arts. To describe about the Arts of Myanmar, there are 10 Myanmar traditional arts which are metaphorically called "Ten Flowers". Theses arts have been passed on from one century to another until today. The 10 arts are as follows: Panbe (the art of blacksmith) Panbe is the tempering of iron in the furnace to make necessary items. The artisans make ox cart axle, ox cart iron, tyre, scissors, hammer, adze, pickaxe, knife, hatchet, axe, digging hoe and mattock...
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...Competition …….. ……. …….. ……. …….. …….. …….. …….. ……. …….. …….. …….. ……13 SWOT Analysis …….. ……. …….. ……. …….. …….. …….. …….. ……. …….. …… ……. …. 15 Marketing Plan …….. …….…….. ……. …….. ……. …….. …….. …….. …….. ……. …….. …17 Product ……. …….. …….. …….. ……. …….. ……. …….. …….. …….. …….. ……. …….. …. 18 Promotion ……. ……. ……. ……..…….. ……. …….. ……. …….. …….. …….. …….. ……. …. 21 Financial Analysis …….. ……. …….. ……. …….. …….. …….. …….. ……. …….. ……. ……. .24 Introduction A food truck is a large vehicle equipped to cook and sell food. Some, including ice cream trucks, sell frozen or prepackaged food; others have on-board kitchens and prepare food from scratch. Sandwiches, hamburgers, french fries, and other regional fast food fare is common. In recent years, associated with the pop-up restaurant phenomenon, food trucks offering gourmet cuisine and a variety of specialties and ethnic menus, have become particularly popular. Food trucks, along with portable food kiosks and food carts, are on the front line of the street food industry that serves an estimated 2.5 billion people every day. Executive Summary Overview: The purpose of this business plan is to raise money for the...
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...the government of Myanmar is now concerning for infrastructure development to support the country’s economic growth. Myanmar is planning one more new hotel zone in Yangon, to cope with growing prospective visitors. It is expected to be constructed along with the project of the Hanthawaddy Airport. Furthermore, 2014 Asian Summit will be held in Myanmar, the demand for hotel and land has started rising in cities such as Yangon in preparation for supporting foreign investors and tourists to the country. These all are a huge opportunities to growing cement business in Myanmar. Analysis: Discuss how geographic environment could have impact on your business operations Myanmar's roadways are not easily access by cars, but by jeeps or ox carts. The railways aren't much good for transportation. There are about 2,000 miles of track, but they don't connect with railways outside of Myanmar, only with major...
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