Pontoon Pizzeria | Application Preview
Pontoon Pizzeria is seeking government grants to enhance its business operations and expand its footprint in South Carolina. The funds will primarily be used to purchase necessary equipment and upgrade furniture for both the interior and exterior of the pizzeria. Additionally, the grant will facilitate marketing efforts aimed at opening new locations, starting with a planned expansion into Murrells Inlet, where community demand has already been expressed. The goal is to establish four locations within the next five years.
The business emphasizes its commitment to making a positive impact in the community by creating jobs that pay living wages. Currently, Pontoon Pizzeria offers discounts to low-income families and is working towards accepting EBT payments to provide warm meals for those in need. Moreover, the pizzeria has initiated partnerships with local schools for pizza Fridays, showcasing its commitment to community engagement.
In terms of competition, the main rivals are Joe's New York Pizza, Papa John’s Pizza, and Old Towne Pizza Buffet, each with distinct market positions. Pontoon Pizzeria holds a competitive edge as the only pizzeria located in a pontoon, supplemented by a unique aquatic delivery service, setting it apart in the local market. The funding is viewed as a means to amplify its positive community impact and strengthen its business.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 108246176
Location: Westminster, SC, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
I plan to use this funding to assist me with buying needed equipment and upgraded furniture for the inside and outside of the pizzeria. I will use the funds to market and expand my business into other cities of South Carolina.
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Business Plan
Currently we have one location in Westminster. We have already started identifying locations in Murrells Inlet to expand to. Several communities in this area came to the pizzeria and wanted to have one in their community. After Murrells Inlet, we will identify other locations within SC to expand to. We would like to have about 4 locations within 5 years. You should award the funding to my business because we are wanting to make an impact in SC. This funding will allow us to create jobs and pay employees a living wage. We are already in our community making an impact. We give discounts to low income families, giving them a pizza night. We are in the process of being able to accept EBT so that low income families can eat warm meals. We have partnered with the local schools to offer pizza Fridays. With this funding we could make an even bigger impact to communities within SC.
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Self Identified Competition
Our top 3 competitors are Joe's New York Pizza, Papa John's Pizza, and Old Towne Pizza Buffet. Joe's New York Pizza has been around for awhile and have an established customer base. Papa John's Pizza is a nationally established pizza chain, while Old Towne Pizza Buffet is relatively new. We are the first and only pizzeria that is located within a pontoon. Also, we provide aquatic delivery service on the water. No one else is doing this.
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