ExpressoFresh Brew Café (Pty) Ltd Business Plan › Section 14 › Implementation Plan and Timeline

The implementation plan covers the 9-month period from project commencement to grand opening, followed by a 3-month post-launch stabilisation phase. The Gantt chart below illustrates the phased approach.

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Figure 14.1: Implementation Gantt Chart

14.1 Implementation Phases

Phase 1: Foundation (Months 0–2)

• Company registration, CIPC filing, and bank account opening

• Lease negotiation, legal review, and signing

• Interior design concept development and architect appointment

• Funding drawdown and initial capital deployment

Phase 2: Build-Out (Months 2–6)

• Leasehold improvements: demolition, construction, plumbing, electrical

• Interior design installation: flooring, lighting, feature walls, signage

• Equipment procurement, delivery, and installation

• Brand identity finalisation: logo, packaging, menu design, social media templates

• Supplier agreements and initial inventory procurement

Phase 3: Pre-Launch (Months 5–8)

• Staff recruitment: job advertising, interviewing, selection

• Barista training programme (3-week intensive)

• Kitchen training and recipe standardisation

• Menu finalisation and pricing confirmation

• Social media pre-launch campaign and influencer engagement

• Health and safety inspection and Certificate of Acceptability

Phase 4: Launch (Months 7–9)

• Soft launch (friends and family, local media)

• Grand opening event with press, influencers, and community

• Post-launch marketing push: Instagram, TikTok, Google Maps

• Operational stabilisation and process refinement

• Customer feedback collection and menu adjustment

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