Dapper Cat Coffee LLC | Application Preview
Dapper Cat Coffee LLC is applying for government grants to fund essential renovations and initial operational costs for their coffee shop in Wichita, KS. They plan to renovate bathrooms to meet ADA and city requirements and install necessary electrical hook-ups for espresso equipment. The funding would also cover rent and utilities for the first three months of operation.
Dapper Cat Coffee aims to become a community hub by hosting events like open mic nights and local artist exhibits, addressing the lack of social spaces in the area. The shop will feature a drive-thru to attract busy customers, including teachers and students.
As the only local coffee shop in the vicinity, Dapper Cat Coffee positions itself as a preferred choice, especially as there’s a growing trend toward supporting local businesses. They source their coffee and baked goods from nearby establishments to bolster the local economy, reflecting strong community support.
In terms of competition, Dapper Cat Coffee faces three main players: Starbucks, Sunflower Espresso, and McDonald's. However, it boasts several advantages, such as a larger seating area and later operating hours compared to Starbucks, and a shared parking space with a grocery store that enhances accessibility against Sunflower Espresso. Unlike McDonald's, which serves a quick-serve model, Dapper Cat invites customers to enjoy their time at the café or opt for takeout. Overall, Dapper Cat Coffee seeks to fulfill a community need while supporting local suppliers.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 9604729
Location: Wichita, KS, 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: YES
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Funding Usage
In order to comply with ADA and city requirements, Dapper Cat Coffee is in the process of bidding to renovate the bathrooms in the leased space, as well as install electrical hookups for the espresso equipment. These funds would allow this work to be completed and would also provide enough funds to cover rent and utilities for the first three months of opening.
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Business Plan
Our first step is opening. Once we do that, Dapper Cat Coffee will host community events including open mike nights, local artist exhibits, space rental, and more. There are currently no community spaces in the area where Dapper Cat Coffee is opening, so the goal is to create the space where people will want to stay all day. With a drive thru feature available on the building, the Dapper Cat can also cater to people who are on the go such as teachers, students, and anybody else who is on their way around town. Dapper Cat Coffee is the only local coffee shop in this area of Wichita, KS. With how our economy has been the last few years, people are wanting to switch to local options. We source our coffee beans and baked goods from a local roaster and bakery in town in order to support our local economy our own way. The Dapper Cat has support from the neighborhood and from the businesses surrounding it.
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Self Identified Competition
Our top three competitors are: Starbucks Coffee- The location is several miles south of the Dapper Cat. Sunflower Espresso- About a five minute drive. McDonalds- About a five minute drive. Starbucks Coffee- The Starbucks is small with not much room for people to stay for a while. They close early as well. Dapper Cat Coffee has a large space with plenty of seating options and we plan on staying open till 10 once established. Sunflower Espresso- Sunflower has a tiny seating space as they are inside of a coworking space. There is also limited parking and they are in the process of trying to sell as well. Dapper Cat Coffee again will have a large occupancy. We are also in the same building space as a grocery store and share their parking, so there is parking galore. McDonalds- McDonalds has coffee options but specifically caters to people who want to get in and get out quickly. Dapper Cat Coffee is a place where people are welcome to stay a while OR have the option to take their coffee to go!
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