Write a brief description of your bakery (name, location, and current products).
State why you want to expand (e.g., open new branches, increase production).
List 2-3 goals for your expansion (e.g., grow customer base, increase sales by 20% in 12 months).
State how much money you need for the expansion and how you’ll use it (e.g., $50,000 for new equipment, and renovations).
Briefly describe your bakery’s history and successes so far.
Write your mission (why you exist) and vision (what you want to achieve in the future).
Explain exactly what your expansion will involve (e.g., open a second location, renovate existing space).
Research and write about the current trends in the bakery industry (e.g., demand for organic or gluten-free products).
Describe your ideal customers (age, income, preferences, etc.).
List your competitors and explain what makes your bakery different or better.
Explain how you’ll attract customers to your expanded bakery (e.g., social media ads, opening-day discounts).
Describe how you’ll keep customers coming back (e.g., loyalty programs, special events).
Describe where the new bakery or expanded space will be and what you’ll need (e.g., new ovens, more seating).
List how many staff members you’ll need and what roles (e.g., bakers, servers).
Explain how you’ll handle more orders (e.g., extended hours, new equipment).
Provide details about the owner(s) and key managers (their experience and roles).
Write how many new employees you’ll hire for the expansion.
Estimate how much money the expanded bakery will make in the first year.
List all major expenses (e.g., rent, equipment, staff salaries).
Estimate your monthly or yearly profits after expansion.
List things that could go wrong (e.g., unexpected costs, low customer turnout).
Write what you’ll do to prevent or deal with these risks (e.g., have a backup supplier, or create a reserve fund).
Attach any extra information, such as photos of your bakery, resumes of key staff, or financial documents.
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