G’s Cookie Pirate is a cookie shop located in Terrace, British Columbia that will sell an assortment of homemade cookies and pretzels. Each cookies and pretzels is made with quality ingredients and is baked fresh daily. G’s Cookie Pirate will sell a daily assortment of cookie and pretzel types as well as be able to customized cookie orders. Founded by passionate baker and entrepreneur Gene Lawrence Alipio, our mission is to delight customers with delectable treats that bring back good memories and make memories that stick around.
Background:
As the founder of G’s Cookie Pirate, Gene Lawrence brings expertise in recipe development and management to the table. With a passion for culinary arts and a keen eye for business opportunities, Gene Lawrence is dedicated to realizing the full potential of G’s Cookie Pirate and making it a cornerstone of the local community.
Industry Overview:
The bakery business is full of competition. There are all kinds of bakeries, from big chain stores to small unique ones. Even though it’s tough, there’s space for new ideas and reaching specific groups of customers. G’s Cookie Pirate wants to stand out by making high-quality, special treats and giving great service to people who really care about their baked goods.
Success Factors
We make sure our treats are the best by using top-quality ingredients and paying attention to detail.
We focus on making our customers happy by offering personalized service.
We want everyone to know about G’s Cookie Pirate, so we use creative marketing and get involved in our community.
We work efficiently to save money and grow our business steadily.
Customer Focus
G’s Cookie Pirate will target the entire population of Terrace as most people love a good, homemade cookie. It will target families, schools, churches, sports teams, students, and busy professionals. Cookie boxes make an excellent gift for any occasion and they bring a smile to anyone’s face on any given day. G’s Cookie Pirate is proud to become the newest local establishment that is sure to brighten up the community!
Key milestones on our roadmap to success include:
Grand opening and launch of G’s Cookie Pirate.
Establishing partnerships with local suppliers and vendors.
Building a loyal customer base through targeted marketing efforts.
Expanding product offerings and diversifying revenue streams.
Financial Highlight
The allocated funds will be used for constructing and designing the shop and kitchen, procuring baking supplies and equipment, covering working capital needs, including three months’ worth of payroll expenses and opening inventory. The breakdown of the funding is as follows:
$25,000 for the build-out and design of the cookie shop.
$10,000 for kitchen supplies and equipment.
$5,000 for opening product inventory.
$1,714 for working capital, encompassing three months of overhead expenses.
With a passion for baking, a commitment to quality, and a strategic plan for growth, we are confident in our ability to thrive in the competitive bakery market. By supporting G’s Cookie Pirate , funders will not only contribute to the growth of a thriving small business but also become part of a cherished community institution.