Kent stop | Application Preview
Kent Stop is seeking government grants to enhance its food service operations. The funding will primarily be used to build a proper cooking structure, acquire a vending machine, cover food costs, and purchase necessary equipment such as tables, chairs, a fridge, freezer, flat grill, and deep fryer.
The business plan includes hiring additional staff, expanding the menu, promoting through social media to attract new customers, and ensuring a consistent supply of freshly cooked meals and vegetables. Additionally, Kent Stop aims to participate in local carnivals to increase visibility and reach.
Approval of this funding would position Kent Stop as a standout choice for customers, offering fresh hamburgers, fries, and homegrown vegetables, along with seasonal pumpkin picking in the fall. The convenience factor is significant, as it is located across from an apartment complex and on a busy street, making it an accessible option for local residents.
In terms of competition, Kent Stop faces major fast-food chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell, which are nearby. However, its strategic location and focus on quality offer a competitive advantage. Kent Stop emphasizes its use of 100% beef and fresh ingredients, including grinding its own chuck roast for burgers and cooking fresh-cut potatoes. As a family-owned business, it prides itself on providing better quality food and fast service compared to larger chains.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 92-3851603
Location: Everett, WA, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
Funding would mostly towards the structure that the food will need to be cooked in..vending machine, food costs, equipment needed to prep food, tables chairs,fridge, freezer, flat grill, deep fryer,
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Business Plan
Add more employees, more items on the menu, market with social media to bring new customers in, always have fresh cooked meals and vegetables to offer, bring our business to carnivals. Kent stop will be the talk of the year with fresh cooked hamburger, fries, home grown vegetables. Not to mention pumpkins for customers to pick during the fall! Last but not least a 24hr vending machine for customers needing a quick snack. We are right across the street from an apartment complex and on a busy street.. customers will come here instead of having to drive a mile to the store… we take pride in our food and will generate a very good profit.
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Self Identified Competition
Our competitors are McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and 7eleven.. these companies are right down the street and bring in a lot of money.. Then again, we are right across the street from an apartment complex, and Kent Stop would be very convenient for them. Our food is 100% beef and fresh… we grind our own chuck roast and make Deluxe burgers, and we cut and cook our own potatoes.. We are very fast paced and will insure our customers get fast service… we make our own sauce! What makes us different from our competitors is that we are a family owned business with better quality foods!!!
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