KotaVille — Implementation Roadmap
The implementation plan spans 7.5 months from project initiation to grand opening of Unit 1, followed by a structured multi-unit expansion programme. The Gantt chart below illustrates the sequencing, dependencies, and duration of each workstream.
Section 10 · Business Plan
Implementation Roadmap
The implementation plan spans 7.5 months from project initiation to grand opening of Unit 1, followed by a structured multi-unit expansion programme. The Gantt chart below illustrates the sequencing, dependencies, and duration of each workstream.
10.1 Project Timeline
The implementation plan spans 7.5 months from project initiation to grand opening of Unit 1, followed by a structured multi-unit expansion programme. The Gantt chart below illustrates the sequencing, dependencies, and duration of each workstream.
10.2 Critical Milestones
| Milestone | Target Date | Dependencies | Success Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Registration | Month 1 | None | CIPC registration complete |
| Site Secured & Lease Signed | Month 2.5 | Market research | Lease executed |
| Health Certificate Obtained | Month 5 | Fit-out complete | CoA issued |
| Staff Fully Trained | Month 6.5 | Recruitment | All certified |
| Soft Opening | Month 7 | All systems live | Friends & family test |
| Grand Opening — Unit 1 | Month 7.5 | Soft opening review | Full public operations |
| Unit 1 Break-even | Month 17.5 | Revenue ramp | Monthly cash positive |
| Unit 2 Opening | Month 14 | Unit 1 proven | Replication confirmed |
| Unit 3 & 4 Opening | Month 24–30 | Systems scaled | Multi-unit profitable |
| Unit 5 + Franchise Pilot | Month 36–42 | Brand maturity | Franchise manual ready |
10.3 Multi-Unit Expansion Timeline
| Unit | Location Type | Target Opening | CapEx (ZAR) | Monthly Revenue Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 (Flagship) | Soweto high street | Month 7.5 | 1,580,000 | 200,000 |
| Unit 2 | Taxi rank precinct | Month 14 | 980,000 | 220,000 |
| Unit 3 | University campus | Month 24 | 850,000 | 180,000 |
| Unit 4 | Shopping centre food court | Month 30 | 720,000 | 250,000 |
| Unit 5 | CBD / office district | Month 42 | 780,000 | 280,000 |
Note: Unit 2–5 CapEx decreases due to standardised design, supplier relationships, equipment reuse, and learnings from Unit 1. Each subsequent unit is expected to achieve break-even 2–3 months faster than its predecessor.
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