Plate to Profits Participant Assessment

Business Overview

Please share details about your business.

Your Email *

What is the name of your business? *

How many years have you been in operation? *

What type of food service business do you operate? *

Restaurant
Food truck
Catering service
Bakery
Coffee shop
Other

operation? How a

How many employees do you currently have? *

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Strategic Business Planning

Share some additional details about your strategic planning process.

Do you have a written business plan?

What are your top three business goals for the next 12 months?

What are the biggest challenges preventing you from achieving those goals?

Have you explored new revenue streams (e.g., delivery services, catering, online sales)?

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Operations & Efficiency

Share some additional details about your business operations.

Do you have documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for daily operations?

Have you implemented technology (POS systems, inventory management software, etc.) to streamline your business?

What are the biggest bottlenecks in your daily operations?

How would you rate the efficiency of your supply chain and vendor relationships? (Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent)

Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent

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Marketing & Branding

Share some additional details about your marketing strategy & operations.

How would you describe your brand identity and target customer base?

What marketing strategies have been most successful for your business?

Are you leveraging digital marketing (social media, email marketing, online ads) to attract customers? *

Do you have a customer loyalty or rewards program? *

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Growth & Expansion

Share some additional details about your plans for growth.

Do you have plans to expand your business (new location, food truck, franchise, wholesale, etc.)? *

What barriers are preventing you from expanding your business? (Funding, staffing, operations, etc.)

What investments would help you scale your business successfully?

(New equipment, staff training, marketing, new location, etc.)

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Growth & Expansion

Share some additional details about your plans for growth.

Do you have a dedicated financial tracking system (accounting software, professional accountant, etc.)? *

What are your three largest business expenses?

Have you conducted a recent financial health check (profitability, cash flow analysis, break-even point)? *

Do you have access to capital (loans, grants, investors) to support your business growth? *

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Grant Utilization & Future Planning

Share some additional details about your plans for growth.

If awarded a grant, how would you use the funds to strengthen your business?

What are the key skills or knowledge areas you want to improve through this course?

How can Pathway continue to support your business beyond this program?

Business Overview

Strategic Business Planning

Operations & Efficiency

Marketing & Branding

Growth & Expansion

Growth & Expansion

Grant Utilization & Future Planning

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