La Vela Ristorante Inc | Application Preview
La Vela Ristorante Inc. is seeking government grants to address financial challenges, including $70,000 in back rent, $12,000 owed to Con Edison, and approximately $30,000 in overdue bills.
The business plan focuses on expanding delivery services to additional zip codes and hosting engaging events like jazz nights, wine tastings, and happy hours to attract more customers.
The restaurant has a strong customer base in the neighborhood, known for its delicious Neapolitan pizza, and is valued by the community as a beloved local establishment. Customers express their loyalty, stating that the restaurant feels like family.
While facing competition from Serafina Restaurant, located three blocks away, La Vela distinguishes itself by making its own pizza dough and cooking in a brick oven, offering a unique product that appeals to local diners. The funding will help stabilize the business and allow for growth, ensuring it remains a key part of the neighborhood.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 46-5450993
Location: Mount Vernon, NY, United States
Length of Operation: 6-10
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: $250k to $500k
Annual Gross Expense: $250k to $500k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
I owe 70,000 in back rent, con-ed 12,000, past due bills of approximate 30,000.
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Business Plan
I plan on expanding my deliveries to other zip codes, I am planning on having events like jazz night, wine tasting and happy hour. I have a great business and customers in the neighborhood that enjoy coming to my Italian restaurant that makes delicious neopolitan pizza. We are the only Italian restaurant on the block and our customers would hate for us to leave - as they say, it's like being part of the family.
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Self Identified Competition
Serafina Restaurant - 3 blocks away The difference is that I, owner, make my own pizza dough and make the Neopolitan Pizza from the brick oven.
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