NWU Cafeteria Pitch

Revitalizing the North West University Cafeteria

A Proposal for Excellence

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Team

Financing

Business Model

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Problem

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Current Challenges

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Challenges Faced by the Cafeteria

Problem I

Problem II

High prices impacting affordability.

Menu not reflecting students' preferences.

These challenges have resulted in a need for innovative solutions to revitalize the cafeteria and create a better dining experience for the university community.

Problem III

Problem IV

Inflation in the country leading to rising costs.

Loadshedding (power cuts) affecting operations.

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Solution

Solution

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Student-Centric Menu

Adapting to Inflationary Pressures

Affordable Pricing

Overcoming Loadshedding

Value / Benefit

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Sustainable Practices

Community Engagement

Enhanced Customer Experience

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Catering Services

Meal Sales

Snack and Beverage Sales

• A variety of appetizing snacks, beverages, and grab-and-go items available for purchase

• Offering customizable catering services for events and conferences

• Revenue generated through individual meal purchases and meal plans,

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Current Challenges

The North West University cafeteria is currently facing several challenges that need to be addressed. Firstly, loadshedding (power cuts) has been impacting the smooth operation of the cafeteria, causing disruptions and inconveniences for customers. Additionally, the cafeteria prices are too high, affecting affordability for students, faculty, and staff. Moreover, the country's high inflation rates have further increased costs for running the cafeteria. Lastly, the menu offered at the cafeteria does not accurately reflect the preferences and desires of the students.

Enhancing Customer Experience:

To enhance the customer experience at the North West University cafeteria, we will prioritize several key areas:

• focus on creating a welcoming and comfortable environment.
• prioritize efficient service and shorter wait times by implementing streamlined ordering and payment systems, ensuring a smooth and convenient experience for customers.
• actively listen to customer feedback and take it into account when making improvements.

Snack and Beverage Sales

• In addition to full meals, the cafeteria can generate revenue by offering a variety of snacks, beverages, and grab-and-go items.
• This can include items such as sandwiches, salads, pastries, and beverages like coffee, tea, and soft drinks.

Ensuring Uninterrupted Servicer

1. Loadshedding, or power cuts, have been a challenge for the North West University cafeteria, causing disruptions and inconvenience for customers.
2. To overcome this issue, our proposed solution is to implement measures that ensure uninterrupted service and a reliable power supply:

• Installation of backup power generators or alternative energy sources will be a priority to ensure the cafeteria can operate seamlessly, even during power outages.

Catering Services

• Offering catering services for events, conferences, and meetings held within the university or by external organizations can be an additional revenue stream.
• This includes providing customized menus and onsite food preparation.

Meal Sales

• The primary source of revenue for the cafeteria will come from selling meals to students, faculty, and staff.
• Revenue will be generated through a combination of individual meal purchases and meal plans

Ensuring Community Engagement

• We will actively seek opportunities to collaborate with student clubs, organizations, and campus initiatives to foster a sense of community and belonging.
• We will also encourage student involvement by seeking their input through focus groups, suggestion boxes, and social media platforms, allowing them to actively shape the direction and offerings of the cafeteria.
• we will actively participate in local community initiatives, such as food drives to extend our impact beyond the university campus

Catering to Student Preferences

• Conduct surveys and focus groups to gather student feedback.
• Offer a diverse range of appealing and nutritious menu options.
• Prioritize customization to accommodate individual preferences.
• Regularly update the menu to reflect student preferences.

Ensuring Sustainable Practices

As part of our commitment to sustainability, we will implement various practices to reduce the cafeteria's environmental impact. We will:

• prioritize sourcing local and organic ingredients whenever possible to support local farmers and reduce carbon emissions associated with transportation.
• strive to minimize food waste by implementing efficient inventory management systems, portion control measures, and partnering with local food banks or composting facilities.
• promote the use of eco-friendly packaging materials and implement recycling programs to reduce waste

Mitigating Inflation

• Establish strong supplier relationships for competitive pricing.
• Actively monitor and forecast market trends.
• Adjust pricing and portion sizes to manage inflation.
• Maintain financial sustainability while providing value to customers.

Affordable Pricing

• High prices at the North West University cafeteria have become a barrier to affordability for students, faculty, and staff.
• Our proposed solution is to implement strategies that enable us to offer competitive and affordable meal options without compromising quality.
• We will conduct a comprehensive cost analysis to identify areas for cost optimization throughout the cafeteria operations.