**Expanded Appendix: Taste of Unity Family Restaurant Chain**
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### **1. Detailed Financial Models**
*Supporting the business plan’s projections with granular data and assumptions.*
#### **A. 3-Year Financial Forecast**
| **Metric** | **Year 1** | **Year 2** | **Year 3** |
|--------------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|
| Revenue | 14,000,000 ETB | 28,000,000 ETB | 45,000,000 ETB |
| COGS (45%) | 6,300,000 ETB | 12,600,000 ETB | 20,250,000 ETB |
| Gross Profit | 7,700,000 ETB | 15,400,000 ETB | 24,750,000 ETB |
| Operating Expenses | 4,200,000 ETB | 8,400,000 ETB | 15,750,000 ETB |
| Net Profit | 3,500,000 ETB | 7,000,000 ETB | 9,000,000 ETB |
| **Net Margin** | 25% | 25% | 20% |
**Key Assumptions**:
- Revenue growth driven by location expansion (1 → 3 stores).
- COGS includes 85% local sourcing, reducing costs by 15% vs. imports.
- Operating expenses scale with inflation (10% annual increase).
#### **B. Break-Even Analysis**
- **Fixed Costs**: 7,000,000 ETB/year (rent, salaries, utilities).
- **Contribution Margin**: 55% (avg. meal price: 350 ETB; variable cost: 157.5 ETB).
- **Break-Even Point**: 7,000,000 / (350 – 157.5) = **36,364 meals/year** (≈3,030 meals/month).
#### **C. Sensitivity Analysis**
| **Scenario** | **Revenue Impact** | **Net Profit Impact** |
|--------------------------|--------------------|-----------------------|
| 10% increase in footfall | +14% | +20% |
| 10% ETB depreciation | -5% | -15% (import costs) |
| 20% rise in local prices | -8% | -12% |
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### **2. Supplier MOUs (Memorandum of Understanding)**
*Legally binding agreements ensuring reliable, ethical sourcing.*
#### **Sample MOU with Bahir Dar Farms**
**Parties**:
- **Supplier**: Bahir Dar Farms (Teff Cooperative), Amhara Region.
- **Buyer**: Taste of Unity Family Restaurant Chain (Boaz Trading PLC).
**Terms**:
1. **Supply Commitment**:
- 2,000 kg/month of organic *teff* grain at 50 ETB/kg (market rate: 45 ETB/kg).
- Quarterly quality audits by Taste of Unity’s procurement team.
2. **Sustainability Requirements**:
- Zero synthetic pesticides/fertilizers.
- Fair wages for farmworkers (minimum 150 ETB/day).
3. **Payment Terms**:
- 50% advance on delivery, 50% within 30 days.
- Penalty: 5% of order value for late deliveries.
**Duration**: 3 years, renewable upon mutual agreement.
**Signatories**:
- *Ato Getachew Lemma* (Bahir Dar Farms)
- *Ms. Selamawit Bekele* (Taste of Unity Procurement Lead)
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### **3. Menu Samples**
*Showcasing Ethiopian-global fusion for diverse palates.*
#### **Signature Dishes**
1. **Injera Tacos**:
- *Description*: Soft *teff* injera filled with spiced lentils, avocado, tomato salsa, and *ayib* (Ethiopian cottage cheese).
- *Price*: 250 ETB (2 tacos + *shiro* dip).
2. **Coffee-Rubbed Steak**:
- *Description*: Grilled beef tenderloin marinated in Yirgacheffe coffee grounds and *mitmita*, served with roasted vegetables.
- *Price*: 500 ETB (includes dessert).
3. **Kids’ Explorer Plate**:
- *Description*: Mini *sambusas*, honey-glazed *injera* rolls, and fruit skewers.
- *Price*: 150 ETB.
**Visual Mockup**:
- **Theme**: Earthy tones with illustrations of Ethiopian landscapes.
- **Dietary Icons**: Vegan 🌱, Gluten-Free 🌾, Spicy 🌶️.
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### **4. Floor Plans**
*Designing for cultural immersion and operational efficiency.*
#### **Bole District Flagship Layout**
- **Total Area**: 200 sqm.
- **Zones**:
1. **Dining Area (120 sqm)**:
- Communal *mesob* tables (traditional woven baskets).
- Private booths with Amharic calligraphy art.
2. **Open Kitchen (40 sqm)**:
- Wood-fired oven and *teff* grinding station.
- Glass walls for customer interaction.
3. **Kids’ Corner (20 sqm)**:
- Puzzle tables, books on Ethiopian history.
4. **Storage/Office (20 sqm)**: Solar-powered refrigeration and admin space.
**Design Partners**:
- *Addis Architects Collective* (cultural motifs).
- *GreenBuild Ethiopia* (sustainable materials).
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### **5. Additional Documents**
- **Permits**: Copies of trade license, health certifications, fire safety approvals.
- **Employment Contracts**: Templates for chefs, servers, and delivery staff.
- **CSR Reports**: Annual impact metrics (meals donated, farmers supported).
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**Purpose**:
This appendix provides investors, partners, and regulators with actionable, transparent data to validate *Taste of Unity*’s viability. From farm-to-table sourcing to cultural design, every detail reinforces the chain’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and community.
*“Documenting the recipe for success.”* 📊📜🍛