Katoba Chishala
Executive Summary
Kato’s Kitchen offers a safe, convenient, and healthy lunch option for students on school grounds, solving issues like long commutes and safety concerns. We serve 50 regular customers, with 25 students purchasing lunch daily. Operating for 3 months, our business maintains a net income of $128 with a 50% profit margin. Our menu includes nshima, potato fries, and chapati, which are prepared fresh and packaged for each student. The loan will help us to acquire a gas stove, stand mixer, and work table.
The Problem
Going home for lunch created several issues: many lived too far away, some did not return to school afterward, and there were safety concerns for younger children.
The Solution
Kato’s Kitchen is designed to be an on-campus service that provides healthy and secure lunch options for students.
This business has been running for 3 months now which makes up 1 school term.
Net Income
My net income is around $128 with a net profit margin of 50% after all expenses including salaries.
Product Deliverable
Our service deliverable is nshima made out of cornmeal (which is also our local staple food), Potato fries and Chapati (soft flour tortillas).
The food processing goes from making the brazier by lighting the charcoal and then mixing the ingredients, and finally cooking the food. It is then packaged and labeled with each student’s name.
My Best Customer
My ideal customers are students who need a convenient meal option during the day and parents who cannot provide lunch due to distance from home or daytime commitments.
Why Customers Choose Us
Kato’s Kitchen is strategically located on school grounds, allowing students to easily access meals without leaving the premises. Many families in our community face financial constraints and busy schedules, making it challenging for them to provide lunches for their children.
Product Prices
Our Pricing is affordable with items like Fries at $0.63, Nshima at $1.25 and Chapati (soft flour tortillas) at $0.42.
How Do Customers Know We Exist
Our presence on school grounds ensures visibility and accessibility for new and existing customers.
Why I chose this Business
The reason for starting Kato’s Kitchen was to provide a safe, convenient, and healthy lunch option for students, addressing issues such as safety concerns, long distances to home, and the lack of accessible meal options during the school day. I also love to cook!
Top Ways of Finding New Customers
We promote our services through word-of-mouth, enrollment forms, and referrals.
Business Activities
- The brazier is prepared first. 2. Ingredients are prepared 3. Food is cooked and
packaged
4. My happy customer
Why We Need A Loan
We aim to improve efficiency and sustainability by switching from charcoal to gas cooking and acquiring essential equipment (stand mixer and work table) through a loan. Gas is also cheaper and less hazardous to the environment.
Stand mixer for flour mixtures Compact Gas stove to save space Work table for preparing and
Packaging the food
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My Family
I am married to a wonderful husband and we are parents to 5 children. Olivia 15, Hope 13, Kimberly 9, Hilda 4 and Ephraim 2. I love my family so much and love to serve in my church ward as a temple preparation class teacher.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Phone number: 260-973-838-304
Email: muka2002@gmail.com
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