Delta Café is a food distributor located in Illinois that sells salty snacks, gourmet cookies, flavored chips, and barbecue sauce to retailers like Walgreens, Jewel Foods, and CVS. It has experienced growth in its first years of operation by expanding its product lines and pursuing additional vendor relationships. The document provides an overview of Delta Café's business operations, financials, management team, and growth strategy to increase sales and distribution.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar has been in a prolonged sales slump for five consecutive quarters, which must have hit the casual dining giant hard, considering its previous five consecutive quarters of gains that ended abruptly in mid-2015.
Yum Brands just launched a review of KFC’s $220 million media business. WPP’s MEC has handled media duties for the brand for over a decade but opted not to participate in the review. According to Kantar Media, the fast food brand spent around $55 million on measured media during the first quarter of 2016, down from $56.5 million over the same period last year.
This was the year I placed first in the state of Florida and third in the world for my 30-page international business plan and 15-minute oral presentation.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar has been in a prolonged sales slump for five consecutive quarters, which must have hit the casual dining giant hard, considering its previous five consecutive quarters of gains that ended abruptly in mid-2015.
Yum Brands just launched a review of KFC’s $220 million media business. WPP’s MEC has handled media duties for the brand for over a decade but opted not to participate in the review. According to Kantar Media, the fast food brand spent around $55 million on measured media during the first quarter of 2016, down from $56.5 million over the same period last year.
This was the year I placed first in the state of Florida and third in the world for my 30-page international business plan and 15-minute oral presentation.
Running Head VIRGIN MARY BEVERAGE COMPANY1VIRGIN MARY BEVERAGE.docxrtodd599
Running Head: VIRGIN MARY BEVERAGE COMPANY 1
VIRGIN MARY BEVERAGE COMPANY
Business Plan
Chardae Sledge
Strayer University
BUS 599
Prof. Andrea Banto and Prof. Adrian Allen
February 20, 2019
Company Description and SWOT analysis
Virgin Mary Beverage Company is amongst the leading beverages companies found in major cities of the United States which exclusively supply the non-alcoholic drinks to most of the bars and restaurants in Atlanta, GA. The company was thought about in 2008 and came into existence in March 2018 and has grown with headquarters being based out of our home city in Atlanta centering in the downtown warehouse district. Content on sales and growth, the organization plans to expand the warehouse and the managers and workers. Since the company exclusively deals with a non-alcoholic drink named Virgin Mary, it was believed that incorporating the beverage’s name in company’s name would sell the brand well and indeed based on the return; the latter has been actualized. Virgin Mary is a non-alcoholic beverage which for a close to ten years now has been a favorite drink for many people (Hellmich, 2006). Its name affirms its non-alcoholic nature, and I believe together with the ingredients which we use to make it makes it be much loved by many. We will offer three different beverages consisting of Virgin Sprait, Virgin Vanda and Virgin Mary our most popular drink. Components used to make the popular drink includes; tomato juice, lemon juice, hot sauce, horseradish, celery salt, black pepper, and stick celery.
Mission Statement
Virgin Mary Beverage Company’s mission is to increase sales, market share and profit by providing its clients with only high-quality products which its customer’s desires through professional, information-based and quality of service. Our company’s mission of increasing sales is based on the dynamics which are associated with beverage business across the United States. Because of the level of competition associated with this sector of industry, our staff has been trained to always practice the required professional standards in their delivery of services to the company’s clients and to still provide our esteemed customers with the required quality of our products.
Trends in the Industry
Currently, the beverage industry is facing severe directions regarding what the majority of the customers and the business people desire to see and achieve. One trend which has been conspicuous is the dynamic change of consumer preferences. Just like in 2018, bold and exotic flavors, snacking, and health and wellness will still be at the forefront for consumer’s beverage preferences, and it is anticipated that it will be elevated more. Beverage safety and transparency will be the leading trend this year with most of the customers yearning for the protection of and health of what they drink or consume (PLUNKETT, 2018). Because of the increasing uncertainty with the rising brands of beverages, many clients will.
Paper on Detecting and Responding to Findings of Fraud, Wast.docxherbertwilson5999
Paper on Detecting and Responding to Findings of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse:
You will prepare a two-page paper on a recent (January 2014- or more recent) instance of federal fraud, waste, or abuse. The paper should be based on research of a federal department or agency and how a current instance of fraud, waste, or abuse was detected and addressed by that department or agency. I have chosen the IRS and have some links you can use.. Some research is required on your part . Most be 2-3 pages in length 12 point font.
Stolen Identity Refund Fraud (SIRF), IRS Victims
http://cagw.org/media/press-releases/cagw-irs-not-top-tax-fraud-poised-lose-billions-more-year
http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/auditreports/2015reports/201540003fr.pdf
This paper, including citations and bibliographic references, is to be done in APA style at least 2-3 pages in length for page and a cover page and 1 page for sources and page numbers with section heading
Project Requirement
Lists recent (since January 2014) instance of federal fraud, waste, or abuse in a federal agency
Summarize the issue, what led to the issue occurring. List the reason that the issue is an instance of fraud, waste and abuse, and list if the issue is fraud, waste or abuse.
The paper should identify the steps the agency took (e.g., the OIG) to identify the fraud
Delineate steps you recommend the agency should take to avoid the issue in the future (e.g., improve specific internal controls, change hiring conditions)
Proper research - identify at least two sources, and sources listed in a references section
Proper format: 2-3 pages of content + 1 cover page + 1 page for sources; section headings, double spaced, page numbers
Kellogg Company
2014 Annual Report
Letter to Shareowners and SEC Form 10-K
Fiscal Year End: January 3, 2015
Dear Shareowners,
When W.K. Kellogg founded Kellogg Company in 1906, he had no way of knowing that his fledgling business would
grow to become among the most recognized and respected companies in the world. All he knew was he wanted to
help people enjoy a healthier, more nutritious breakfast — and he was determined to succeed.
Although more than a century has passed and our product portfolio has expanded beyond breakfast, we have never
lost sight of the principles put in place by our founder. Despite the ever more rapidly evolving landscape in which we
compete today, Kellogg Company remains as committed to enriching the lives of our consumers worldwide through
delicious, high-quality foods and iconic brands as ever before.
Of course, our commitment to our employees, communities and to you, our shareowners, is also as strong as ever.
For all these reasons and more, I feel very privileged to be the chief executive and chairman of the board of this great
company. Furthermore, I am confident that we have the right strategy in place and that we are taking the right
actions to drive growth in the years to come.
Strategy and Growth. Our strategy is a simple one: W.
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profitable fiscal quarters, or
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weeks of sustained growth to our
14,334
locations across the U.S. and Canada, with
each store dedicated to making shopping a
fun, exciting, rewarding experience for every
of our customers.
2016 Annual Report
1986 – Opened its first five
stores - named Only $1.00
(3 VA, GA, TN)
14,334
stores at year-end,
serving customers
with great values
and convenience.
Delivering Value
and Convenience
to Customers
for 30 Years.
Dollar Tree, Inc. is the world’s leading operator
of $1 price-point variety stores. The Company
also offers value at the fixed price-point
of $1.25 CAD at its 226 stores in Canada.
Additionally, the Company operates nearly
8,000 stores under the Family Dollar banner,
which provides customers with a broad
selection of competitively priced merchandise
in convenient neighborhood store locations.
Overall, Dollar Tree operates more than 14,300
stores across the 48 contiguous states and
five Canadian provinces, supported by a
coast-to-coast logistics network and more
than 176,000 associates.
A Fortune 200 Company, Dollar Tree has
served North America for more than 30 years.
The Company utilizes store support centers
in Chesapeake, Virginia and Matthews,
North Carolina. Dollar Tree continues to grow
and is reaching new customers on-line at
www.DollarTree.com.
Dollar Tree 2016 Annual Report 1
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
8.6
15.5
20.7
7.87.4
NET SALES
($ in Billions)
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
$2.90
$1.26
$3.78
$2.72$2.68
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Financial Highlights
(a) On July 6, 2015, Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar Stores, Inc. The results of operations for Family Dollar are included in Dollar Tree’s results of operations
beginning on July 6, 2015.
(b) The 2014 results include interest and expense totalling $75.2 million related to the acquisition of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. The impact of these expenses
represented $0.22 per diluted share.
(c) The 2012 results include the impact of a 53rd week, commensurate with the retail calendar, and a gain on the sale of our investment in Ollie’s Holdings, Inc.
The extra week contributed $125 million of revenue and $0.08 diluted earnings per share. The gain on the Ollie’s sale amounted to $0.16 diluted earnings
per share. All other fiscal years reported in the table contain 52 weeks.
(d) Reflects 2-for-1 stock split in June 2012.
(e) Family Dollar was not included in the determination of these items.
(f) Family Dollar was only included in the determination of these items for the year ended January 28, 2017.
2016 2015(a) 2014(b) 2013 2012(c)
Income Statement Data:
Net sales $20,719.2 $15,498.4 $ 8,602.2 $ 7,840.3 $ 7,394.5
Gross profit 6,394.7 4,656.7 3,034.0 2,789.8 2,652.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses 4,689.9 3,607.0 1,993.8 1,819.5 1,732.6
Operating income 1,704.8 1,049.7 1,040.2 970.3 ...
SWOT analysis
A SWOT analysis on McDonald’s and Monsanto
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SWOT analysis is a strategic analysis tool that is used to help in the understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and the threats that are involved in a business activity. It defines the objective of the business and identifies the internal and external factors that are very important in the achievement of business goals. The strengths of a business are the characteristics or traits that give it an edge over others whereas weaknesses are those characteristics or traits that pace the business at a disadvantage. The opportunities are the elements that the business has not yet exploited and would result in profit whereas threats are those factors that would be detrimental to a business leading to its decline. Strengths and weaknesses are internal factors that contribute to the business’s survival while opportunities and threats are external factors that should be implemented or put in check for the business’s growth.
McDonald’s corporation SWOT analysis
The company has had inclined earnings and sales over the past few years as it continues to struggle with the currency exchange rate, the fierce competition and market unfamiliarity but still enjoys being the world’s largest and leading fast food franchise. It is a modern and progressive burger company that delivers modern customer experience.
McDonald’s enjoys diversified income, the company is well funded enabling it to receive geographical diversification since it has many locations in different regions in the world. Being a strong global brand is one of its biggest strengths, it the most recognizable brand in the world. McDonald’s always puts its customers at the center of everything thus driving value for the stake holders. McDonald’s has numerous restaurants all over the world that it has leased out, franchising, making rent one of its biggest income.
Most of the jobs at McDonald’s are low skilled and low paying resulting to a significant amount of employee turnover. The negative publicity that the company receives is one of its biggest weaknesses, the perception that the food they offer is unhealthy has hurt its image.
McDonald’s has the opportunity to upgrade its menu, with the change in recipes and the menu there is a possibility of getting new customers. The company has expansion opportunities, being a worldwide brand, the company can expand in any cony of its choosing.
The company faces sign cant competition from national, international and local food retailers. Facing completion from companies like Wendy’s, Burger King and Sub Way, it becomes ...
3. Delta Cafe 3 Executive Summary The Delta Caféis a food distributor located in Olympia Fields, IL, the firm is an Illinois S. Corporation. It has vendor relationships with Walgreen’s, Jewel Foods and CVS Pharmacy in Illinois and Wisconsin. Its product lines consist of the following: Salty snacks consisting of flavored pork rinds, nachos, original, hot and bbq Gourmet cookies, Chocolate chip, peanut butter and butter Specialty flavored chips, buffalo blue cheese and baby back ribs Barbeque Sauce Salty snacks are the major product line, gourmet cookies are being sold in test markets and chips should be in stores in May of 2011, as well as bbq sauce. The company’s first full year of operation was 2010.
4. Delta Cafe 4 Accomplishments to Date Delta Café has secure vendor relationships with three national vendors, Supervalu (Jewel), Walgreens, and CVS Pharmacy Delta Café has increased its product mix from three to four flavors of pork rinds, two flavors of chips, three flavors of cookies, and one barbeque sauce Delta Café is engaged in conversations with three regional vendors and the U.S. Military, for distribution to army bases east of the Mississippi
5. Delta Cafe 5 Industry Dynamics There are no signed contracts in this industry. Sales cycles to access new accounts are between 6 months to 1 year. Typically, suppliers research and develop a product and take it to regional or national chains for distribution. Package design, shipping and marketing costs are the responsibility of the supplier. These products can placed on shelves, in separate kiosks or display shippers in a store. The opportunity to scale and manage this company is real. We have expanded our product mix within one year and are aggressively pursuing opportunities with retailers, other distributors, and government agencies. Money is made in the food distribution industry through volume and breadth of distribution. Without these elements, success is severely limited. Opportunities are greater with multiple products and larger chains. Scale means a great deal. It is usually obtained through distributors who can carry your product line to other stores and into other regions of the country. Delta Café is pursuing such a strategy.
6. Delta Café Ltd. ManagementTeam Greg Washington is the owner and CEO of the firm. He has over 25 years of banking, finance, and entrepreneurship experience. Mr. Washington has been a senior financial and strategic marketing advisor to a variety of firms. Greg is responsible for new business development, marketing and day-to-day business management. Darryl Armstrong is Director of Operations for the firm. Mr. Armstrong has over 30 years experience with Kraft Foods, in the areas of finance, logistics and marketing. Darryl is responsible for inventory management and sales promotion.
7. Delta Cafe 7 Year to date Production Schedule December 2009 through May 2011 Jewel Foods - 9372 bags Walgreens - 8604 bags CVS - 504 bags (one initial order in October 2010) Cookies - 4 dozen (launched in December 2010 test market) Chips - first order in May 2011 Barbeque sauce - first orders in May 2011
8. Delta Cafe 8 Financials Our first order was placed in late December of 2009 and delivered to Jewel the first week of January of 2010. Since that time, we have sold over 18,000 bags to our customers. These sales are based on only 3 orders placed by Jewel during 2010. They have ordered 3 times already in the first quarter of 2011. We have delivered 1 small order to 21 CVS stores and we have consistently delivered to over 30 Walgreens stores in both Illinois and Wisconsin. Even with the introduction of several new flavors, products and multiple sales channels, sales are projected to be in the range of less than $50,000 for 2011. Our strategy is to maximize the efficiency of our business to ensure that we are profitable and growing the firm correctly, versus growth for the sake of growth. Our projections do not include the sale of chips in 2011. Sales in 2010 were less than $20,000 this was the first full year of operation. Sales cycles to secure new clients are between 6 to 18 months.
9. Delta Cafe 9 How Money Is Made (4) Manufacturer produces product & ships to distribution site (3) Order sent to manufacturer (1) Client places order via EDI or fax (2) Order reviewed by Delta Café A/R order systems (7) Customer pays Delta Café within 45 days (6) A/P reviews order & pays invoice (5) Invoice submitted by supplier to Delta Café