Cafe Log
Cafe Log
Cafe Log
Business Summary
The CaféLog is not just like any other coffee shops that you can find
anywhere. Café Log comes up with a unique way to serve people and make
them feel at ease by making them experience a great way to enjoy.
Since people nowadays are looking for a great place to spend time, and to
relax, CaféLog is an open place for them. It is the very first coffee shop in
Malolos, Bulacan that offers a napping service. It is one of the reasons why
people should come and visit the place.
The CaféLog wants to build a strong market position, not just in town but
also around the province with a perfect location that will suit the business.
Serving with high quality ingredients at a reasonable price, clients will keep
coming back because of the latter reason.
As seen over years, many people are getting drawn to coffee. A business
like this is perfectly combined with a great place/location. The location is
surrounded by different schools which can easily attract the students to come
and go.
While there are many coffee shops offering different services around the
area, the CaféLog has a unique way in serving people. Their advantage to those
is that they offer napping services which is a rare offer for coffee shops. With this,
the customers will find it interesting and they will visit the place right away.
Type of Business
The Cafelog is a coffee house which is a good place to go for people who
wanted to unwind and laze around. Cafe is located at #158 Paseo del Congreso
st. City of Malolos Bulacan.This café will be owned by Precious Domingo so
thereby it is a sole proprietorship kind of business management. This would be a
service type of business since it will be offering services such as dining services
and napping services.
Since here in Malolos there were several cafes out there, owner looked
for something new that will make it unique to make people come back, In addition
it is like no other coffee shops because it is open for everyone who wanted to
unwind and remove all their solicitude. In short this is suitable for people who
wanted a work place in a relaxed and inspiring vibe. In some instance, when you
go to some fast foods chains they won’t let you stay too long, The idea came
from the owner who happen to experienced same predicament.
The CafeLog offers a lot of services that will surely satisfy your tummy and
not just relax your mind but also eliminate you stress physically and emotionally.
Our coffee shop was built for the ones who need to relax and enjoy the aroma
and creative taste of our own version coffee. Our shop will offer fifty (50) pesos
entrance fee inclusive of a cup of our unique coffee, unlimited power supply, and
Wi-Fi connection within an hour. The CafeLog will also let you choose your
favorite coffee flavor and appetizing meals from our menu. We aim for an
ambiance that will surely suit your mood and relax your body by amplifying a
relaxing music. The store will be open from 9 a.m.- 9 pm, 7 days a week.
Vision
The Cafelog intends to change the Filipino’s perception about a regular
cup of coffee and to ensure that every Filipino will taste the cup of coffee that can
nourish one’s soul.
“Fill the cup with love. Feel the love in every cup.”
Mission
The Cafelog envisions to make your moments more special and to serve
people with great camaraderie and rapport. As well as to have the perfect
ambiance that will suit your feeling and relax your mind. We aim to be the place
you are longed to be at. With great unity, you will come and go happily.
Pasta-Salads:
We are proud to introduce that our shop will be the very first coffee shop in
Bulacan that will offer pasta and salad in one.
American Italian Pasta-Salad
Garden veggies with fusilli pasta with creamy Italian dressing.
Tuna Macaroni Pasta-Salad
Cooked macaroni with all-time favorite Italian dressing.
Green Pasta-Salad
The earthy flavors of the Mediterranean green pasta salad, it is a
mixed bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, fresh mushroom, Parmesan
cheese and olives tossed with spicy pepperoni & macaroni.
Product
Most of our customer will surely love our menu. It will surely meet your
expectations and demand. Our product is suitable at any age. We will use light
paint with good combination in the entire shop because it is relaxing to
everyone’s eyes and white color of lights. We will only have little and cute chairs
and table, our space will be filled somehow with beds and pillows. We will also fill
our walls with signage and Christmas lights. Our exterior is resembled like a
bedroom with bed and pillows.
We also have free Wi-Fi for our customers and outlets whenever they want to
charge their gadgets.
Place
Our customers can visit us at #158 Paseo del Congreso st. City of Malolos
Bulacan.Our place is near schools and government & private offices. Our parking
lot can accommodate 3 to 5 cars. You will be very comfortable in our place
because you can take a nap and relax your senses, you can visit us whenever
you are tired and stress. More or less our place is 50 square meters floor area.
Price
Packaging
The packaging of the products will vary between take-out and dined-in
options. The coffee products will be served in coffee mugs however, when taken
out, the products will be served in paper cups with customized design that
projects the shop’s logo, and varies with the size that the customer chose. The
frappe products will be served in mason jars with whipped cream that serves as a
topping. The customers who would want to take out the frappe products will be
served in a plastic cup, also with whipped cream as topping and with customized
design that will also project the shop’s logo. Also, with different sizes that vary
with the customer’s choice. The pastry products will be served in saucers when
eaten inside the café and will be put in a box, depending on the quantity, when
taken out.
The Cafelog plans to advertise using social media sites for the business’
target customers are mostly students and everyone are aware on the fact that
technology is widely patronized by large numbers of students however, the
business targets every people not just the students. This shop will also be
promoted through banners and brochures. The management thought that the
target market could be every people because of the unique features of the shop
wherein the customers are free to take a nap and eat not just caffeinated
beverages and food for those with sweet teeth but also those who are into
healthy lifestyle or are vegetarians.
The CafeLog will be offering products that are not only served with
appetizing presentation but also with high quality ingredients that will assure the
great taste of the products. Despite the said descriptions, the products will be
sold with affordable prices. Giving the products the justice and attracting more
customers. The management set the prices to be as affordable as possible
because the target market of the shop will mostly be student, considering their
other expenses other than stopping by at the shop.
Promotions
CafeLog will promote its offers and services thru Advertising and Sales
Promotion.
CafeLog will invest thru advertisements. CafeLog will advertise thru Social
Medias as it is more relevant these days. Under the Sales Promotion, CafeLog
will only use the Consumer Schemes. However, the scheme will only be
implemented during peak seasons. CafeLog will offer collectibles that the
customers can get if they bought seasonal drinks/food during the Christmas
Season/ December. CafeLog will also offer freebies in celebration of Valentine's
Day (February 10-18) and Halloween (October-November).
Word of Mouth is also a way of promoting a product. So, CafeLog will
make sure that their customers will leave the store feeling satisfied, refreshed
and ready to start the day ahead.
People
Our target markets are those students and workers who are tired, stressed
and just want to hang out. The people in our team are very trustworthy and
approachable. We also aim to serve not just the students but also people who
are exhausted and need to have some break. The management consists of
people who are reliable and are friendly. The management understands each
people’s need of privacy and silence thus, keeping the place chaotic-free.
V. Analysis of Competition
Competitive Advantage
What makes this café different from others is that it offers a napping
service and unlimited use of power supply and internet, where it is suitable for
people who’s looking for a perfect place to relax. In addition, it is also the place
for people who are driven and wanted to excel because this café let your mind to
stimulate to focus on task at hand.
Weaknesses
Strength
Limited Menu
The CaféLog considered the businesses that offers same coffee and frappe
products and are around the area, such café 26, Wence, Figaro and Amo Yamie
Crib. These competitors are classified as adirect competitors to the business.
VI. Administrative
The Cafélog is owned by a proprietor named Precious Domingo. The owner may
contribute into make The CaféLog to be the best coffee house in town. On the
other hand, Precious Domingo is to set final decisions and she is to operate as
additional manager who will assist in maintaining and reviewing operations of the
functions.
Manager
The manager runs the day to day operations from maintaining clean well
stations in the store to supervising the staffs on their jobs. Under its responsibility
also includes developing and training staffs, ensuring high quality of service and
the store and controlling cost of goods, inventory, labor, expenses, and supplies.
Executes the plan in sales and promotion and new product information
effectively, by doing so, he/she should build a quality team that focuses in
Computer skills
Well organized
People person
Communication skills
special events
Basic Safety
Barista
Prepares the ingredients and makes sure that the coffee/ meets the
Listening skills
Communication skills
People skills
Well organized
Pleasing personality
Basic safety
Cashier
Greets the customers and also takes their order. He/she is responsible for
handling the cashier, handing over of receipts and bills at the customers. He/she
also helps in serving the food and beverages or desserts in such settings like
take outs.
Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping, and washing the dishes to
keep the equipment clean. He/she is also expected to introduce the products to
the customers.
Listening skills
Persuasive
Communication skills
Speaks in English
Basic safety
Accountant
Records all transactions happening inside the shop, and should make a
summary of all the expenses and income. He/she is also expected to budget the
supply for the whole year. The accountant is also responsible for recording all the
supply remaining and reports to the manager/ owner, and recommends financial
Graduate in accounting
Math skills
Analyzing skills
Organizational skills
Cook
The cook will work at the kitchen and is also responsible for its safety,
cleanliness and organization. He/she will prepare the ingredients for the pasta
and cook them the way the customers wanted it to be. The cook is also expected
to make new dishes that can captivate the tongues of the customers.
The cook will make the inventory and reports to the manager the supplies
and equipment needed for the food, he/she operates mostly of the equipment
Self-motivational
Innovative
People person
Measuring skill
The server is responsible in serving the food for the customers, simply
assisting them in their tables and in carrying the food. The server is also
responsible in cleaning the dining area especially the tables with used utensils,
and assisting the customers in regards on where the comfort room or the
condiments are found. The server is also expected to greet the customers
Pleasing personality
Listening skills
People person
Communication skills
Balancing skills
Operational Objectives
Ensure the management of the quality by choosing the right quality of
Assure that all the customers will reach their satisfaction or better reach
beyond it.
Create a disciplined team of staffs by improving the scheduling to prevent
Operational Flowchart
Ensure that the cafe would be a place that customer will keep coming back.
Make the place as comfy as home so it would be better for people who wants to
Ambiance unwind
Serve all products, especially the coffee made from high quality ingredients or in
short, serve food and drinks of high quality.
Product Make sure that their money is worth to spend for.
OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT PRICE/UNIT QUANTITY COST
Speaker 5000 2 10000
Music Player 5000 1 5000
Airconditioner 21000 3 63000
Ref for Pastry 8000 2 16000
Cash Drawer 8000 1 8000
Stove 5000 1 5000
Range Hood 6000 1 6000
Gas Tank 3000 1 3000
Coffee Machine 35000 2 70000
Blender 3800 3 11400
Freezer 15000 1 15000
TOTAL 212400