Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Dagupan City Twist & Tart: The Manufacturing and Distribution of Milk Tea Tart in Dagupan City In partial fulfillment of the Requirements in BME89: Management Services - Thesis or Feasibility Submitted by: De Guzman, Mark Jhoven C. Caldea, Jherlene D. Cera, Ana Marie L. Del Prado, Juan Miguel I. Eduarte, Marvin Medel C. Garnace, Gabriel Ace M. Martinez, Feriemar O. Oabel, Mark Jason S. Serapion, Brilliane Florin D. Submitted to Mr. Daryl Ejeil F. Sinlao, Mr. John Kennedy L. Cervantes De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Advisers ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the researchers, would like to acknowledge and give thanks to those who contributed to the completion of this research. First and foremost, we would like to express our gratitude to the Almighty God who gave us strength, courage, and wisdom throughout our feasibility journey. Our journey would be full of hardship if it weren't for his guidance, which made us feel motivated and inspired. We also would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our research advisers, Mr. Daryl Ejeil F.Sinlao and Mr. John Kennedy L. Cervantes, who guided us and kept on pushing us to be great and do great until the end. Their trust, support and expertise helped and encouraged us to not give up and improve our perspective and our paper. Moreover, we thank Miss Nicole Racelis, the certified nutritionist who has helped us through the journey of the product development of this study, contributing to the progress experienced not only by this research study, but also by the group members who provided efforts and competitiveness to this accomplishment. Also, we would like to thank Kingfisher School of Business and Finance for giving us the opportunity to learn that deeply helped us developed valuable insights and lessons that will be carried as we take the step on the bigger and challenging world. Lastly, our parents, families, and friends for their continuous support and belief in our abilities, which helps us move forward and secure ourselves that we can make it until the end. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. Kingfisher School of Business and Finance TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... 5 Background of the Study................................................................................................... 5 Scope and Delimitation.................................................................................................. 7 Significance of the Study............................................................................................... 8 Definition of Terms......................................................................................................... 9 II. OVERVIEW OF THE BUSINESS................................................................................ 10 Company Profile.......................................................................................................... 10 Product Description......................................................................................................13 III. STRATEGIC FOCUS AND PLAN...............................................................................21 Strategic Analysis........................................................................................................ 21 IV. SITUATION ANALYSIS.............................................................................................. 32 SWOT Analysis................................................................................................................32 General Environment (DPESTELG Analysis).............................................................. 36 Industry Analysis (Porter’s Five Forces)...................................................................... 44 Company Analysis....................................................................................................... 46 Supply Analysis............................................................................................................59 V. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES...............................................61 Local Literature and Studies........................................................................................ 62 Foreign Literature and Studies.....................................................................................67 VI. MARKETING FEASIBILITY........................................................................................74 Product Market Focus..................................................................................................74 Marketing Mix...............................................................................................................81 VII. TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY........................................................................................90 Production/Manufacturing Process.............................................................................. 90 Production Schedule....................................................................................................95 Production Cost Requirement......................................................................................96 Plant Structure............................................................................................................. 96 Gantt Chart.................................................................................................................. 98 Production Timetable................................................................................................... 99 Facility Layout............................................................................................................ 101 Machinery, Equipment, and Tools.............................................................................. 102 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Cost of Capital Expenditure Needed..........................................................................109 VIII. MANAGEMENT FEASIBILITY............................................................................... 110 Management Team.................................................................................................... 110 Organizational Design................................................................................................ 111 IX. FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY........................................................................................ 113 Financial Assumptions............................................................................................... 113 Product Costing..........................................................................................................116 Financial Statements..................................................................................................118 Break-Even Analysis..................................................................................................133 Financial Ratios......................................................................................................... 134 X. STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN................................................................... 138 Risk Severity Matrix................................................................................................... 138 Risk Response Matrix................................................................................................ 139 CONCLUSION...............................................................................................................141 RECOMMENDATION.................................................................................................... 142 REFERENCES.............................................................................................................. 146 APPENDICES................................................................................................................144 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ABSTRACT Twist and Tart is a unique business that offers and specializes in producing delicious, healthy, and affordable Milk Tea Tarts that infuse the greatness of Moringa Oleifera or Malunggay. The delightful Milk Tea Tart combines the rich flavor of Milk Tea with Malunggay Tea as its main ingredient and the goodness of the tart can create a holistic and great choice for the business's target market. Moringa Oleifera is known for being one of the healthiest vegetables on the market and is called “Mothers’ Best Friend” as it helps increase breast milk supply. This is the reason why lactating and pregnant women are targeted as a secondary market. Milk Tea Tart is a product that can be enjoyed by different ages and generations, especially since Milk Tea is one of the food trends in the market. The company's target market will be the Gen Z and millennials in Dagupan City, specifically between 11 to 42 years old. This market is where the product meets its optimal value; it is the market where it can give the best it can offer. Twist and Tart is a partnership business that aims to serve customers at its best and ensure the highest level of quality products and the best value for money. Twist and Tart believes in the perfect harmony of taste and wellness which is why Milk Tea Tart is made. Employing a statistical approach, the researchers conducted 384 surveys at a 95% confidence level to determine an optimal sample size for reliable results. Product testing, involving interviews and questionnaires, took place in various locations within Dagupan City. Notably, 41% of respondents reported consuming pastries once to twice weekly. Furthermore, the survey revealed a significant preference for milk tea among participants, with 33% expressing a preference for it every other week. Additionally, 52% of respondents expressed a willingness to experiment with the milk tea tart. The findings De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. Kingfisher School of Business and Finance underscore the importance of pricing, as evidenced by the perfect score of 5 given by respondents, with 45% indicating a willingness to pay P20 for a single serving of the Milk Tea tart. All the partners of Twist and Tart individually contributed Php 100,000.00 to raise an initial investment of Php 900,000.00 which would take 5.01 years to pay back this investment made by the partners. Throughout the years, the business has shown an increasing rate of return on investment with 31.68% in the fifth year of operation indicating how well the business performed concerning the initial investment. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. Kingfisher School of Business and Finance EXECUTIVE SUMMARY According to the survey results, 52% percent of the respondents are willing to try the product, while more than 45% are willing to pay the price of the product. A majority of the respondents expressed their preparedness to ingest it. The most favored option was cookies and cream, which was succeeded by winter melon and matcha. Aesthetic appeal is a significant consumer consideration, costing between P10 and P20. Furthermore, the target demographic of 11-42 years old and residents in Dagupan City provides an ample supply of prospective clients with a stable, rising-trending workforce whose expenditures are anticipated to rise in 2023. As an uncommon combination of milk tea and tart, the product has an advantage, as the competitor analysis demonstrates. Nonetheless, sampling and brand awareness will require attention. Based on the supply analysis, the company can capitalize on its established relationships and capabilities in acquiring ingredients, manufacturing resources, and distribution channels. Additionally, stability is anticipated about the supplies of moringa tea and wheat. The company's competitive advantages include location, quality, freshness, and volume order capabilities. Two areas that require improvement are the management of tea flavor and the susceptibility to sour perishability. The introduction of the milk tea confection yielded favorable market demand indicators and positioned the company in the competitive landscape. As a new entrant, the business should concentrate on its promotional strategies and trials and capitalize on its flexible operations and superior production quality. Additional critical supply factors will include effectively managing the product's shelf life and consistently understanding consumer taste preferences. We are a start-up business that specializes in making delicious and freshly baked Tarts in Dagupan City. We incorporated milk tea and moringa into a healthier version of De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 1 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance traditional tart. We also commit to sustainable practices that protect the environment and make sure to give back to our community. Lastly, we believe that our Tart is an essential part of every occasion. Twist & Tart has formulated detailed manufacturing steps to allow the business to maintain the standard quality determined for the product. This includes the preparation of raw materials from the suppliers, the processes in making the tart and the filling, and the inspection of the product before delivering it to the customers. Since Twist and Tart focuses on a business-to-consumer approach, it is located in an accessible area and the floor layout is emphasized to make the customers feel at ease while making their purchases. In addition, the prices of machinery, equipment, and tools that are used in the business were estimated based on market research and the owners considered the quality, brand, and specifications of each. A detailed description of a seven-step process is included in the technical feasibility section of the report. The process entails receipt of raw materials and delivering finished goods to customers’ doors. These pre-process quality control tests are included. The expenditure cycle begins with purchase and ends with payments, while the revenue cycle starts from order to payment. The weekly production schedule for the first month indicates dates of receiving raw materials, quality control, and production preparation. December is expected to record the highest volume of 5,233 units. The facility layout incorporates the counter, kitchen, and office, providing an environment that promotes efficient operations. Estimated Annex costs are P68,100; tools/appliances P13,027; machinery P73,700; store equipment P43,200; furniture P18,750; office supplies P2,145 totaling P359,411.83 including inventory, permissions, utilities, advertisement, rent, salary, and others. This part usually provides a detailed De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 2 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance construction plan and approximate budgets for establishing the factory and processing unit required to produce milk tea cakes in large quantities. The management team, consisting of nine individuals, will hold managerial, operational, and strategic roles within Twist & Tart. Their primary task is efficient resource allocation and management, balancing budgets, and ensuring significant impact. The team will collaborate on product quality, overseeing procurement, marketing, quality assurance, and distribution. Leadership, decision-making, and adaptability are critical factors influencing Twist & Tart's performance and sustainability. It aims to establish a strong industry foundation and create a coordinated organizational structure, with each partner handling specific job descriptions and employee training. Twist & Tart is qualified to register under the Barangay Micro Business Enterprise (BMBE) with a total of assets not more than Php. 3,000,000.00. Therefore, it avails no income tax during its early years of business operation. It is a general partnership consisting of nine (9) partners contributing an equal share of Php. 100,000.00. During the five-year projected sales, the business applied a constant increase of 5% growth rate on its unit sales and a gradual increase of prices during the long run. Twist & Tart uses the customer value-based pricing strategy to account for the preferences of its target market and obtain maximization of resources purchased, reduction of cost, and building customer-relationship through reasonable prices. The financial standing of Twist & Tart has a good implication of attainability with its positive current ratio and quick ratio, together with a low debt ratio. It will take 5.01 or more than five years to account for all of the initial outlay of investments in the business. However, the business is expected to have a positive return as incurs a positive profit margin, return on investment, and return on equity. In addition, the profitability index (PI) provided a favorable result that ensures the likelihood of success of Twist & Tart. Hence, it is provided that with the use of De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 3 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance strategic management of resources and implementation of a suitable pricing strategy, Twist & Tart can deliver the products to its target market that align with its goals effectively and efficiently. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 4 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Filipinos are known for their sweet tooth. According to an article published on Inquirer.Net by Lasco (2017), the Philippines was an important part of sugar's history because it was in the region where sugarcane originated, and sugar haciendas played an essential role in its colonial economy. It’s easy to dream of running a bakery. The smell of fresh pastries, the quiet of the mornings, and the access to all the treats you can eat all make the job incredibly appealing. Then, COVID happened, the pandemic was tough on all hospitality industry businesses, and bakeries are no exception. Many bakeries were lucky to be able to produce treats that could be easily sold or even delivered to keep revenue coming in during the height of the pandemic and beyond (Boyarsky, 2023). Along with the different treats served in a pastry business, tart is a product that took the interest of the researchers. A tart is a dessert with a hard and crumbly bottom crust and shallow side edges. It is usually made of pastry dough consisting of flour, unsalted butter, cold water, and sugar. The filling can be sweet or savory; the pastry is typically shortcrust. For product innovation, researchers adapt the procedures and ingredients of the tart but transform it with milk tea flavored fillings with tapioca pearls as sinkers and moringa tea as tea base. Milk tea is one of the trending foods in the market because of its classic mixture of milk and tea flavor and tapioca pearls that give consumers a different texture and palatability. Milk tea is popular due to its distinctive flavor and De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 5 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance possibilities for customization. It is a blend of milk and tea with other flavors and ingredients of various options. Filipinos are Southeast Asia's second most avid drinkers of milk tea. One Filipino consumes an average of five cups of milk tea per month, according to Grab Food (2019) data, which caters to thousands of milk tea brands throughout Southeast Asia. Because of the noticeable demand for milk tea, the researchers used an alternative raw material, "Moringa Leaves," for the main tea ingredient. Moringa tea is an alternative that suits every consumer, may it be for adults, kids, or even pregnant and lactating mothers. In a review introduced by Ms. Marietta Rodriguez of the Food and Sustenance Exploration Establishment - Division of Science and Innovation, Malunggay Leaf Powder (MLP) was brought into the eating regimen of two gatherings of disease-actuated male and female Sprague Dawley rodents. Following 11 months of lab research, it was seen that transformation in the K-ras oncogene, a protein item in vertebrates fundamental in cell division, was slower in rodents with an eating regimen comprising Malunggay Leaf Powder. The concentrate also showed proof of how Malunggay Leaf Powder admission might forestall, postpone, or oppose colorectal malignant growth. The research will proceed into the delicious realm of milk tea-innovated pastries such as tarts, which begin with the aromatic infusion of high-quality tea leaves that have been gently simmered. Milk tea, a globally revered beverage, has transcended its traditional boundaries to become a source of inspiration for culinary experimentation. As evidence of the ever-changing culinary landscape, Twist & Tart will continue to stretch the limits of what is possible in the dessert category. The Twist & Tart is a culinary triumph, combining the reassuring familiarity of milk tea with the refined elegance of a well-crafted pastry. Each mouthful is a voyage of flavor, inviting you to savor the exquisite fusion of cultures and culinary artistry. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 6 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Scope and Delimitation This research will focus on making and distributing Twist & Tart milk tea tarts. This study will be conducted in Dagupan City from January 2023 to December 2023. The study will focus on finding and assessing the marketability of Milk Tea Tarts and understanding the company's market. The company's target market will be the Gen Z and millennial residents of Dagupan City, and it plans to expand the scope by considering pasalubong centers around Dagupan City. The company will communicate with every potential consumer and retailer to distribute the product and secure the continuous demand for the product. The researchers will conduct surveys and product testing around the public areas of Dagupan City through questionnaires and interviews. From the current population of 174,302, the target number of surveys that will be conducted at a 95% confidence level will be 384 respondents. The company's target market will be the Gen Z and millennials in Dagupan City, specifically within the age range of 11 to 42 years old, will be the participants in the survey. The researchers will use random sampling and surveys to gather information. Furthermore, the business will conduct interviews with companies, experts, and local nutritionists and dieticians for a better insight into the milk tea tart to understand the trend in the market and gather data and information regarding the market's current behavior. With these, Twist & Tart will have enough knowledge and understanding about the current state of the market. Although the business will focus on the targeted city, it will still cater to different offers and niches in the market around nearby towns. Quantitative and qualitative methods will be used for the approach that the research will use. Quantitative methodology will be used to answer the likeability of the De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 7 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance product using the Likert scale, the price that the potential customers are willing to pay, the likeability of tart and milk tea in the market, and to identify what flavors of milk tea and pastries are commonly consumed in the market. Qualitative methodology will be used to anticipate and study the consumers’ behaviors in the market and identify opportunities and threats by interviewing suppliers, consumers, and other competitors. Significance of the Study The main goal of the Twist & Tart establishment is to offer consumers creative, freshly made tarts. This feasibility study is paramount in determining the viability and possible impact of our groundbreaking new product. The research will also offer the information, facts, and impressions required for effectively navigating the difficulties of product creation and market introduction, eventually evaluating whether the product is feasible and has a significant impact. The study will be beneficial to the following: ● Distributors. The market's potential demand for the development and whether or not it can be sold will be communicated to its distributors. It will assist them in determining whether or not the product will result in profitable and sustainable operations for their company in the long run. ● Suppliers. This study aims to inform the suppliers of the goods that will be required by the business (such as flour, sugar, and equipment) so that they may better comprehend the terms of their arrangement and meet their needs. This analysis will supply and indicate information regarding the number of supplies needed for the business to have an excellent flow of operations. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 8 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● Target Market. The target market will be provided with an old classic pastry, innovated with a new flavor they can use to treat themselves because of the satisfying taste. ● Future Researchers. This study supplies further data and can be used as a reference for research to come in the future. ● Economy. As long as the company continues to function profitably and sustainably, it will be able to contribute to the expansion of the economy and pay its fair share of taxes. ● Researchers. The researchers will be able to gather knowledge that will benefit them when they enter the business world and begin working there. Definition of Terms 1. Demand Analysis: Demand analysis is a process that involves assessing and evaluating the market demand for a particular product or service. It examines consumer preferences, needs, purchasing behavior, and market trends to determine the potential demand for a product in a given market. 2. Financial Feasibility: Financial feasibility refers to assessing whether a proposed project or business venture is economically viable and sustainable. It involves analyzing financial factors such as costs, revenue projections, return on investment (ROI), and profitability to determine if the project can generate the necessary financial resources to succeed. 3. Management Feasibility: Management feasibility focuses on evaluating the capability and competence of the management team or individuals responsible for executing a De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 9 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance project or business plan. It assesses their skills, experience, and ability to effectively lead and manage the venture. 4. Marketing Feasibility: Marketing feasibility assesses the potential success of a product or service in the market from a marketing perspective. It involves analyzing market segmentation, target audiences, competition, marketing strategies, and promotional efforts to determine whether the product can gain market acceptance. 5. Technical Feasibility: Technical feasibility examines whether the proposed project or product can be developed, produced, or implemented using available technology and resources. It assesses technical constraints, resource availability, and the feasibility of achieving the desired technical goals. 6. Supply Analysis: Supply analysis involves evaluating the availability and sources of inputs, materials, or resources required for a project or business. It assesses the logistics, suppliers, and distribution channels to ensure the necessary inputs can be sourced efficiently. II. OVERVIEW OF THE BUSINESS Company Profile Twist & Tart is derived from its literal meaning, a twist in a tart since the business established a product that consists of a never-been-seen milk tea flavor in a tart. The expanding milk tea products and robust proliferation of pastry products provide several prospects for introducing new milk tea flavored tarts. The study's primary goal is to establish the company's reputation, commercialize milk tea tart manufactured from organic tea dried leaves incorporated in the tart with tapioca pearls on top, and create a good market share in the local market. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 10 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance The company's foundation is the distribution of baked tarts within Pangasinan, focusing on wholesale distribution to local bake shops, restaurants, and even for event gatherings. The business's leading site is Dagupan City, which has various establishments that could offer our products. Twist & Tart aims to pursue a business-to-consumer model as the company grows to introduce a new product in the market and become one of the pioneering businesses that deliver innovative pastry products in the Philippines. Opportunities such as producing new flavors of tarts and future trendy foods similar to milk tea will stand in the business. Product and market expansion are also primarily thought about, including engaging in social media platforms– new and existing, to keep up with the trend. Logo The company logo features a gradient color representing the combination of milk tea and tart. The color brown represents the color of the tart crust, and the color pink in the word Tart is like the heart that glows once it tastes something sweet. The overall color of most pastries is brown and pink to give more color. They are also added to have a bit of a themed pie but still give a heartwarming feeling. Figure 2.1 Logo of Twist & Tart Mission: De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 11 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance We aim to provide a delightful look, aromatic, and mouth-watering tart packed with nutritious ingredients, create delicious and innovative tarts, and commit to serving customers with unparalleled quality of passion. Vision: Our vision is to become the best distributor of tarts in Pangasinan that supports the health-conscious community and provides comfort through tarts, promoting a healthier lifestyle that connects people together. General Objective: The ultimate goal of the business is to break into the current pastry shop industry by providing a tart that is incorporated by milk tea, which provides a new flavor and experience that will satisfy the milk tea and tart lovers at the same time to introduce it to new consumers and offer a great option to the market. Specific Objectives ⮚ To introduce a new tart flavor in the market and to pastry-lover consumers. ⮚ To have product development, wherein additional milk tea flavors will be added, such as taro, Okinawa, brown sugar, jasmine green tea, matcha, and more. ⮚ To introduce new toppings aside from the original tapioca pearls to involve consumers' preferences. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 12 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ⮚ Incorporate a healthier option and level of sweetness to the tart depending on the consumer’s request to cater to various potential consumers who are not fond of sweet delight foods. ⮚ To become a distributor in the local bake shops, pasalubong center, and restaurants of Dagupan City. ⮚ To increase our market share in the locality of Pangasinan ⮚ Increase the availability of the product to various places near Pangasinan and gradually to the whole country. Product Description The company offers pastry products featuring tarts with a twist. Milk tea tarts feature the fusion of moringa tea, tapioca, and tart crust. The sinkers used are tapioca pearls made from cassava starch, boiled until soft, and mixed with the sweet syrup composed of washed sugar and water. The serving size per piece of tart will be 50.30g. Each dough consists of cold water, 15g of all-purpose flour, 3g of butter, and 6g of sugar, totaling 24g. The filling consists of 3.50g of sugar, 10g of all-purpose cream, 0.30g of agar-agar powder, 3g of whole milk, 3.61 grams of eggs, and 1.14 of moringa tea, which totaled 21.55g. The tapioca pearls consist of 4g of tapioca and 0.75g of sugar, totaling 4.75 g. The consumers will get the product at a lower price if they avail it per bundle, which consists of 12 pieces of tarts. This bundle will be put inside a box with cleared plastic and printed text of the nutritional facts. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 13 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 2.2 Box packaging Below is the total serving size and macronutrients of the tart: Milk Tea Tart - Serving size 50.3g Calori es Fat Saturat ed Polyun saturat ed Monou nsatur ated Trans Fat All pur po se flo ur 15 g 55 All pur po se cre am 10 g 27 Butte r 3g Agar agar powde r 0.30g Egg yolk 3.61 Full Mil k 3g Washed Sugar 10.25g Moring a powder 1.14g Tapioc a Pearl 4g 22 0 12 2 31 2.85 11 162.85 0.1 2.7 2.4 0 1 0.1 0 0.02 0 6.32 0 1.7 1.5 0 0.3 0.1 0 0 0 0.1 0 0.1 0 0.2 0 0 0 0 3.6 0.4 0 0 0 0 0.4 0 0 0 0 0.4 0 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 14 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Chole sterol (mg) Sodiu m (mg) Potas sium (mg) Carbo hydrat es Fiber 0 8.1 6.4 0 39.2 0.5 0 3.72 0 0.3 4.6 0.3 1.6 1.7 1.5 0 0 0 57.92 10 16 0 0.7 0 3.9 0 0 15.09 0.3 35.99 11. 4 0.4 0 0.3 0.1 0.2 8.3 0.4 2.7 0.4 0.7 0 0.2 0 0 0 0.21 0 Sugar 0 0.4 0 0 0 0.1 8.3 0 0.1 Protei n Vit. A 1.5 0.2 0 0 0.6 0.1 0 2.32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vit C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.19 0 0.19 Calciu m Iron 0.2 0.3 0 0 0.5 0.3 0 23.14 0.1 3.9 0.3 0 0 0.5 0 0 3.73 0.3 23.8 1.51 8.9 4.72 24.54 8.73 Table 2.1 Milk tea Tart macronutrients per serving All data are from the MyFitnessPal app, MyFitnessPal provides accurate estimates for energy, macronutrients, fiber, and sugar intake. Studies show that MyFitnessPal accurately tracks total energy intake (or calories), macronutrients, sugar, and fiber. MyFitnessPal is a popular fitness and nutrition app that tracks macronutrients (carbs, proteins, and fats) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). It has an extensive food item database, barcode scanner, food diary, custom goal setting, and exercise logging. For the future expansion of the product, there will be various flavors and toppers to be offered. These include taro, matcha, cookies and cream, chocolate, and more. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 15 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 2.3 Prospected Flavors in the Future Intended Market Environment Microeconomic Environment Customers The business's utmost priority is to give its consumers the best quality of product and customer service. The company will cater to locals, students, tourists, visitors, and health-conscious customers. Income levels, age groups, occupations, and lifestyles influence residents' preferences. For fresh produce, some residents prefer traditional markets, while others prefer supermarkets and online shopping for convenience. Students in Dagupan City frequently have distinct consumption patterns, seeking affordable and convenient food, clothing, and services. Students are primarily interested in trendy, low-cost options. Dagupan City draws visitors because of its cultural events, historical sites, and the Bangus (milkfish) Festival. Tourists and visitors may seek local crafts, souvenirs, and unique experiences with innovative products. Fitness-related products and organic food that may be beneficial to health may pique the interest of health-conscious consumers. Suppliers The suppliers for the moringa tea that will be used in milk tea and tapioca pearl will be located in San Carlos City. Pangasinan. It is very convenient, and the freight of these main ingredients will be easier since it is near the manufacturing area of the business. An established supplier and consumer relationship will be selected by always paying the fees on time and adequately communicating with them. The company is also partnered with another supplier in Las Piñas, the company's alternative supplier in case of a lack of supply in San Carlos. Target Market Profile De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 16 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance The target market of Twist & Tart would be Gen Z and millennial residents living in Dagupan City, specifically within the age range of 11 to 42 years old; there are 38,168 total households, with an average of 4.46 members per household residing in this area. The annual regular revenue of Dagupan City for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱756,078,443.25, and for the calendar year of 2021, Dagupan City generated a total income of ₱1,146,695,886.33. The figures show a significant increase in the city's revenue through the years. These reflect the collection of Dagupan City on local taxes, permits, and licenses, service and business income, and internal revenue allotment. The significant increase in revenue reflects its competitive performance, which is why Twist & Tart wants to engage in business, for it sees an opportunity to prosper while contributing to the city's development. Twist & Tart assessed that the company's viability in the intended target location is feasible due to the accessible area. Also, the product can be easily distributed because the operation is close to the target location. The business also established multiple schools in Dagupan City. Therefore, it can be seen as the business’ potential customers. With the factors present, resources within the organization can be maximized. Given the technical capabilities to make tarts, the company can safely sustain its operation. With the data gathered and the economic condition present, establishing a business within the target location would be a good opportunity. Furthermore, the company can cater to the chosen market environment by accompanying the target market's needs. Supply-Demand Gap De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 17 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Regarding the demand and supply gap, the availability of local providers in Pangasinan and surrounding towns shows a sufficient supply of raw materials for Milk tea Tart to meet even the flood of demand. The leading supplier for the moringa tea will be from San Carlos Pangasinan, named Teas and Beans. They deliver a bulk order of tea products as well as the toppers of tapioca pearls. The market's massive supply of milk tea ingredients means several competitors may be selling the same goods. Offering a unique product may provide the company with a competitive edge. Still, it may also make it difficult for Twist & Tart to penetrate the market quickly since many existing pastry shops have been offering tart. The product's potential low demand suggests that potential buyers might not be aware of the advantages and distinctive qualities of Twist & Tart’s milk tea tarts. This can result from inadequate marketing initiatives, a lack of consumer knowledge about the product, or a mismatch between the product and the target market's tastes, preferences, and demands. Twist & Tart will consider the marketing aspect of the business and promotional initiatives to raise awareness of and inform potential consumers about the advantages and distinctive qualities of the milk tea and tart in combination to close this supply-demand gap. To broaden its market and improve product accessibility, the business might also look into new distribution avenues, such as collaborations with some personalities in the locality, local bake shops, pasalubong center, and restaurants. These following steps will be of great help for Twist & Tart to have a proper positioning in the market as a new business. This will gradually close the supply-demand gap and be able to offer the products in the market of Pangasinan. Location Profile De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 18 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 2.4 Location The location of the proposed business will be in a commercial building at Perez Blvd, Downtown District, Dagupan City. The site was selected because it is located at the heart of Dagupan City, and it is accessible to customers because the place is beside the highway, with a hospital near the location and other establishments that attract more customers. Although there are bakeries around the area, the researchers are confident that customers will try the product, and will keep coming back. There’s also a greater chance of profitability because Dagupan City has many schools, malls, and other workplaces where potential customers may come from. Since the location of the business is in the commercial building, the partnership will pay for the leasing of the station. Factoring that the area of operation is close to the target location, the product can be easily distributed. The place also established multiple schools in Dagupan City. Therefore, it can be seen as the business’ potential customers. With the factors present, resources within the organization can be maximized. Given the technical capabilities to make tarts, the business can safely sustain its operation. With the data gathered and the economic condition present, establishing a business within the target location would be a good opportunity. Furthermore, the business can cater to the chosen market environment by being able to accompany the needs of the target market. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 19 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 2.5 Vehicle volume count of the location Based on the study of Comparison of Trip Attraction in the City of Dagupan, as shown in the figure, the location has different peak hours depending on the entry and exit of the vehicles. For the north exit coming from the south, the peak hour is 3:00 to 4:00 pm which has an estimated traffic count of 342 vehicles. On the other hand, from the north to south exit, the peak hour is 7:00 - 8:30 am which has an estimated traffic count of 95 vehicles. This would mean that the direction from south to north has more vehicles passing by the area. In the other direction, first, the west-to-north entry has a peak hour of 3:30 to 5:00 pm which has an estimated traffic count of 1,168. Second, the east-to-north entry has a peak hour of 8:00-9:00 am which has an estimated traffic count of 426. Third, the west-to-south entry has a peak hour of 9:00 to 10:00 am which has an estimated traffic count of 73 vehicles. Lastly, for the south-to-east entry, the peak hour is 7:00 to 8:00 pm which has an estimated traffic count of 238. These directions imply that there are more vehicles passing by than the first two directions. In the last two directions, the west-to-east exit has a peak hour of 5:00 to 6:30 pm which has an estimated traffic count of 1,301 while the north-to-east exit has also a peak hour of 5:00 to 6:30 pm which has an estimated traffic count of 1,104. The researchers identified that it is because these directions are going to malls and where the people are going to ride another jeep or bus. The vehicle volume count of the location suggests that the peak hours are mostly when people are going to work or school and when they are about to go home. The route from CSI Lucao, Lingayen, Downtown, Calasiao, Sta. Barbara, San Fabian, Manaoag, Bonuan, and private vehicles to the center of Dagupan are entering and exiting in the said directions. The result shows that the period of 5:00 to 6:30 pm is at its De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 20 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance peak with a traffic count of more than 1,000 in both directions. This implies that during these periods, there are many vehicles entering and exiting the road which is predicted to contribute to traffic congestion in these areas. III. STRATEGIC FOCUS AND PLAN Strategic Analysis Current Corporate Tactics Operations The business prioritizes the quality of products and services in operating the business. It will ensure the cost-effectiveness of the product that will satisfy the expectations and satisfaction of the customers in buying the milk tea tart. The business will construct a harmonious business organization that effectively coordinates the marketing, production, administrative, and service functions of Twist & Tart. It will experiment with creating new and distinctive tart flavors or exciting tart varieties to adapt and cater to the shifting preferences of consumers to provide variability of the business products for further sustainability. The customers will be accommodated immediately with proper service training and product quality. Safety and security will also be thoroughly implemented to ensure customer welfare and business branding. Hence, such actions will be provided to obtain a competitive advantage in the industry. Acquisition of Raw Materials The accessibility of the raw materials of milk tea tart is high because most of its raw materials are available to the market. However, the main ingredient of the product will come from San Carlos Pangasinan. The business aims to have an efficient supplier that will support the business operations. However, the business will also get supply from an efficient supplier in Las Piñas to avoid delays in case of circumstances that are unavoidable to account for contingencies. This is to establish proper countermeasures De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 21 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance for discrepancies in business operations. Moreover, it will provide flexibility to the business in maneuvering the circulation of supplies in the business industry. Such resilience will dispense competitiveness to the business. Marketing Twist & Tart will conduct different marketing strategies that incorporate the product, price, place, and promotions or the 4Ps in marketing strategy. This is to leverage the use of advertising platforms in an effective and responsive way in order to capture the best interest of consumers and showcase appealing milk tea tarts. The business also aims to have a definitive marketing strategy that has minimized cost yet establishes a favorable outcome. The business will also utilize the internal environment of the business by using human resources in engaging the marketing operations in the early stages of the business and will continuously help the marketing department in different procedures in the long run. Twist & Tart will also expand the business network through connected businesses from suppliers to customers to increase business awareness and set a position in the industry. Since the business will use the B2C or business-to-customers’ business model, the business will monitor the Customer Acquisition Cost or the CAC to leverage the costs incurred in acquiring the customers. Such cost maximization will also provide information on business performance in marketing and sales. 1. Promotions The business will extensively engage in social media platforms to introduce the product in its initial launch. Twist & Tart will engage in Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other virtual programs that will arise eventually to engage the audiences more notably. Visually appealing content that showcases the product’s texture, variety, and color can be shared with numerous social media users who can be a possible market of the De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 22 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance company. The reviews and feedback from the consumers will be publicly accessible to give other people insight not just visually but into the overall quality of the milk tea tart. Moreover, the business will also provide product advertisements in terms of videos, images, and other electronic-based programs that can be useful to the business marketing functions. The business will also engage in face-to-face marketing strategies such as the prominent use of word of mouth, and the distribution of flyers, posters, and business cards to customers and clients to expand the audiences of the business. The effective use of product placement will also apply to maximize the use of the business location as well as to introduce the product more efficiently to the consumers. In addition, to gain the customer’s interest upon the inception of the business, Twist & Tart will offer product promos such as buying a set of Milk Tea Tarts to get one free. The business will also allow marketing creativity to maximize the cost provided and to obtain results aligned with the business goals and objectives. 2. Brand Reputation Twist & Tart aims to have an established brand that produces quality and distinct milk tea tarts for its customers. Therefore, the business will conduct transactions with prominent suppliers that are producing safe and secure products that are of standard quality to consumer satisfaction. These cost-efficient manufacturing purchases will increase the likelihood of product accuracy that will be offered to the market. Moreover, it increases brand reputation as collaboration with other businesses enhances potential opportunities, sharing of knowledge and information, and symbiotic relationships with each other. Thus, it can be identified as one of the competitive advantages that contributes to the business's strategic goals. Distribution De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 23 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance The citizens of Dagupan City will be the company's main market, but it also intends to broaden its reach by taking into account pasalubong outlets in the area. To spread the product and ensure a steady demand for it, the company will get into relationships with each possible customer and retailer. Using these intermediaries will give way for indirect consumers to have more access to the product thus the company views this tactic as an effective way to help with product sales. Corporate Strategy Twist & Tart will set a goal-oriented organizational framework that aligns with the business goals and objectives. Such structures strengthen the corporate strategy of the business as a constant basis of day-to-day operations. These corporation strategies will cater to both the short-term and long-term strategies of the business as well as tactical activities that will sustain the business direction of Twist & Tart. Henceforth, the proponents of the study will balance the different strategies to have coordinated corporate functions throughout the introduction of milk tea tart to the consumers until its presumed success. 1. Focus on product development and business expansion for the sustainability of the business operations. The business will expand the product flavors to provide a variety of options to cater the different preferences of the consumers. Those innovations will still align with the business core idea of milk tea merged with tarts as it will also consider different flavors that are well-known by consumers. Moreover, the business will leverage the costs in relation to such activities to decrease possible losses. The business will also engage in broadening the target audiences by penetrating other markets in geographic terms such as near towns and cities of the business location in the future to increase the potential target markets. Such actions will increase the market share of the business in De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 24 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance the industry and engage intensive marketing strategies to gain more customers in the long run. 2. Increase the connection of the business in the industry through partnerships, networking opportunities, and customer-relationship The importance of increasing networks and connections has been one of the key points to business success. Twist & Tart aims to have a well-established position in the industry by providing high-quality milk tea tarts at reasonable prices. Hence, to increase business relevance, building relationships with other businesses and organizations that are significantly contributing to the business strengthens the continuance of the business functions. Furthermore, the efficiency of customer loyalty is crucial in constructing the business position. Customer feedback is notably effective in increasing customers through their advertisements. The reason why prioritizing customer engagement is one of the predominant activities in the business. 3. Cost minimization of manufacturing expenses and application of vertical integration strategy The business will decrease its costs on manufacturing operations to maximize profits. However, the assurance of product quality will be prioritized by engaging suppliers of raw materials and business supplies that offer low-cost products that are at a level with standard quality of products. In addition, the business will also invest in human resource service training to minimize the costs of failure and develop human assets for the business to supplement the value of the business and its employees. This is to further balance the expenses of the business and decrease the probability of losses. Over time, the business aims to conduct the expansion of business functions such as the agricultural engagement of producing tea supplies to the core business De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 25 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance product. This is to reduce the manufacturing costs by occupying the role of the supplier as part of the corporate sustainable plans in continuing the business, which will also increase the profits and reputation of Twist & Tart to the market. This proposition will fortify the position of the business in the industry. 4. Engagement in product safety and waste disposal management as part of its corporate social responsibility Twist & Tart points its business direction as one of the businesses that contributes to environmental responsibility and societal awareness. The business will ensure product safety by preventing contamination of ingredients and equipment through regular inspections on a day-to-day basis and cautiously implement cleaning standards and sanitation of both the production location and employees directly involved in the activity. The business will invest in protective uniforms for bakers to ensure the quality of the product. The bakers will have sufficient expertise in production to minimize manufacturing costs and waste disposal. As for the unavoidable solid waste, the business will engage in two different activities: recycling, and landfill. Since Twist & Tart considers greater waste disposal in the early stages of the business, it provides solid wastes that will be used in recycling activities, which are accounted to be used more than once under the standard protocol of the Food and Drugs Administration in the Philippines. Such business activity will be performed before delivering the unusable wastes to the nearest landfill at the business location. Twist & Tart will also engage in other waste disposal management in the future and expand it for further engagement with its environment. Strategy Formulation Company Goals De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 26 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance To guarantee the steady growth of the organization for the next years of activity, the organization put forth the following accompanying objectives: A. Non-Financial Goals ● To increase the brand’s image and identity in Pangasinan and in pastry industry ● To gain a favorable position in social media platforms for further brand awareness ● To have a variety of flavors and fillings as part of the product expansion; ● Have a collaboration and strong relationship with various businesses in Dagupan City and catering services. ● To meet and exceed the service expectations of business partners and relations, ● To strengthen customer loyalty by consistently giving quality and affordable products that meet customer satisfaction ● To establish a strong business reputation in both social and environmental circumstances that prioritizes consumer welfare B. Financial Goals ● To obtain a 6% return on investment annually and further improve in the long run ● To have an increase by 5% growth in revenue in the subsequent years ● To maintain a market share of 25 % in Dagupan City and 10% in Pangasinan Core Competency and Sustainable Competitive Advantage Twist & Tart used VRIO analysis to have a more comprehensive detail in analyzing the competencies of Milk Tea Tart when introduced to the market. VRIO analysis consists of Value, Rarity, Imitability, and Organization. These aspects will provide information to improve the strengths of the product and obtain resolution in addressing the shortages of the product. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 27 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Value. Incorporating Milk Tea into tart will generate a more creative product that has both the aesthetic and taste that customers would want in the form of food that provides not only convenience but also nutritional benefits from its ingredients, especially with the use of moringa tea. Moringa tea provides fiber, potassium, and vitamins C and E, which are highly recommended to all, especially pregnant women and children. Such health benefits will also provide additional value as they will gain more health benefits than the usual tarts. Since Twist & Tart produces cost-effective milk tea tarts, customers will experience high-quality tarts that are safe and secured with their packaging, providing welfare to customer accommodations. Consumers further value products that are affordable and easily available to the market. Therefore, the business will prioritize meeting deadlines and give products on time to emphasize customer value and immediate response to its assistance. In addition, consumers can participate in producing the product by having different options in terms of their preferences in sugar content to promote consumer engagement and value incorporations. The proponents of this feasibility study will conduct future research to administer the product development and additional value that will increase customer loyalty to the product. Milk tea tart will also be expanded in the future as part of its sustainable resolution in business competency. Hence, it will provide more variety, additional benefits, and feasible growth. Rarity. Tarts heavily inspired by milk tea are new in the Philippines as most products being consequently innovated are cakes, bread, pies, etc. In Pangasinan, most pastry products are innovated through the use of beverages such as coffee, chocolates, mocha, etc. This gains a competitive advantage as no other pastry businesses in Pangasinan have ever introduced milk tea tart to the market. Since tarts are in demand mostly by children, teenagers, and some adults who like sweet foods, fusing tea to tart will also draw recognition from potential customers who prefer food with organic raw De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 28 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance materials like tea lovers, and adults. Moreover, it is more nutritious due to the incorporation of moringa tea and the reduction of sugar content. Hence, it will gain more exclusivity apart from its group. In terms of supply rarity, most of the tea is found in tea bags and is easily available to the market. However, the business will use moringa tea, which is less common compared to other teas offered to the market because of its scarcity in agricultural business plantations as a crop. Due to the increasing markets in social media, Twist and Tart can take countermeasures in choosing suppliers as it considers a list of granted suppliers that are well-known for their excellent products. However, it is part of the business sustainable development plan to have an additional business activity that produces the primary ingredient of the product to reduce costs. Therefore, the business will conduct research on moringa leaves suppliers to produce its own moringa powder, and eventually have its own moringa plantation to reduce cost and gain more competitive advantage in the long run Inimitability. The ingredients of Milk Tea are available in the market and it is also a straightforward process that can be followed through efficient comprehension. However, fusing it to tart will gain complex traits in its process as it involves delicate measurement of ingredients, especially the moringa powder incorporated that offers a not-too-strong flavor but is noticeable enough to create a touch of intrigue to the tart. As well as the additional steps needed to create the Milk Tea Tart compared to the usual tart in the market. This will provide difficulty to the competitors in imitating the product in a short span of duration. Such complexities will be further enhanced as part of the long-term strategies of the business to gain a competitive advantage in the pastry industry and maintain the distinct characteristics of the business products. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 29 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Furthermore, resource utilization also contributes to inimitability as it relates to the constant innovation of the products in the business. Through consistent improvements and knowledge acquisition, the inimitability of the product will increase, which introduces an opportunity to become a market leader in tart production. Organization. The proponents of the study are part of the human resources which is one of the key strengths of the business due to their strong level of familiarity with the product know-how including a clear and concise production process, and business management skills. The labor provided by its employees directly related to constructing the business product establishes additional worth to the overall value of the product. Since the business aims to have an image of an affordable product, the management will acquire low-cost supplies that are qualified for the standard of the product. The ingredients will be governed intensively with attention to detail and safety in order to meet customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the business specializes in creating strong partnerships with pasalubong centers to create a well-organized distribution system that will help to gradually expand the availability of the product. In line with this, as mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the organization of the business will utilize the identified competitive advantages of Twist & Tart to have a consistent position in the market. It will also expand that competitiveness to increase the brand reputation of the business, gain a favorable standing, and provide more high-quality products and services to its customers. Further feasibility studies of future product developments will be one of the focuses of the business in the long run as part of its sustainable practices to compete with its competitors. Since the company identifies the three main methods of getting a competitive advantage such as in cost, product differentiation, and specialization, the organization will turn these advantages into a core business identity that will gain more customers throughout its existence. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 30 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Resource and Competencies Value Rarit y Inimitability Organization Competitive Implication Competitive Consumers can afford the product prices Yes - - Yes There is a consistent product expansion of flavors that are offered to the market Yes Skill Sets and Knowledge of the Organization and Workforce Yes Yes Yes Yes Sustained Competitive Advantage Quality of products and services Yes - - Yes Competitive Parity Branding and Reputation No - - - In-depth understanding of the consumer Yes - - Yes Competitive Disadvantage Competitive Corporate Social Responsibility - Parity - Yes Yes Competitive Advantage Advantage - - Yes Competitive Parity Table 3.1 VRIO Analysis IV. SITUATION ANALYSIS SWOT Analysis De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 31 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 4.1: SWOT Analysis Strengths ● New flavor in the market Twist & Tart emphasizes quality, freshness, taste, and value. Offering a new type of flavor to accommodate the market shows the company's commitment to providing customers with high-quality milk tea tarts. ● Location The business’s location is easily accessible, attracting visitors and downtown shoppers. ● Unique and artistic design The milk tea tarts' distinctive and appealing designs add value to the products. The product and its taste will remain the same; however, the creative design and artistic presentation will make a difference compared to other products in the market. Thus, it will provide an advantage over competitors in the industry. ● Accommodate bulk orders The capacity to provide large orders for celebrations and other occasions on short notice will strengthen the company with an adept workforce, efficient equipment, and access to raw materials through efficient and effective supply chain management. The company can develop additional products and continue improving the flavors to enhance these strengths to satisfy consumers. Weaknesses ● Tea flavor failure Because the tea will be combined with sugar and other ingredients, the tea's distinctive flavor sometimes needs to be recovered during the standard manufacture of De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 32 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance tart filling. The tea resembles the business's innovative concept, so the flavor is crucial to the products and the company's reputation. ● Perishable product Since tarts have a short shelf life, they can spoil quickly if it is not properly stored, which may result in food waste, health risks, and customer dissatisfaction. To lessen the impact of these weaknesses, the company can distribute or look for alternative ways to make the product easy to prepare and prioritize how to let the tea flavor come to the product; the company also needs to select suppliers based on their product background and popularity. Opportunities ● Expansion of product The researchers will perform market research and evaluate the viability of various bakery items with growth potential. They will add all those products to their portfolio and promote them through various means. If everything is done correctly, it will attract new consumers to the shop. ● Grow the business through social media Many businesses have expanded and become famous through food critiques from influencers online. For example, the trending invisible water in Quiapo, Mini Donuts in Sampaloc Manila, and more. These influencers can change a business in just one video that could reach millions of people online. This is an excellent opportunity to market the business online and engage in the social media platform. Twist & Tart will have a page to promote and engage current and potential consumers. ● High-quality products at reasonable prices De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 33 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Twist & Tart is a starting business, so it is an excellent opportunity to introduce new delicious yet affordable products. In doing so, the business will find a reliable supplier and order bulk to lessen the cost. Moreover, the machines used will always have a maintenance check to avoid damaged goods and inconsistent products. The head cook and the assistant cook will always have strict standards and procedures to avoid such waste of products. Threats ● Competition If we talk about threats, competition will always be present. The food industry has been growing and evolving. Food innovations are a thing nowadays; with these, competition in the market is constantly increasing and tight. The company must emphasize its unique traits and characteristics, maintain its strengths, and minimize its weaknesses to survive the competition. ● Inflation Inflation is also one of the threats that occur frequently. Inflation can increase the costs of operating the business. It is costly if not anticipated. Rising prices in the market limit the business's potential to achieve its objectives and goals. Inflation is very evident, especially with pastry products that the business offers. The business should have a dual supply or enough understanding of inflation to minimize the threat and anticipate price changes in the future. ● Weather One thing that the food industry and pastry products depend on is the weather. Storage can be problematic during much higher heat, and food spoilage will likely De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 34 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance happen. The business needs to invest in equipment that will help the products to store at a desired time and lessen the risk of spoilage. General Environment (DPESTELG Analysis) Figure 4.2: DPESTELG Analysis Demographic Factors ● Age group The age group is significant because it can aid in developing age-specific marketing campaigns. The preferences, dietary habits, and consumption patterns of consumers and age groups vary. Age can significantly impact the categories of successful products or menu items. Understanding the company's target age group enables them to develop and customize products to suit their needs. Age De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 35 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance is also a crucial market segmentation factor. By segmenting the target market based on age, they can identify niche opportunities and develop more effective marketing campaigns for each segment. ● Food Trends What consumers are presently interested in and willing to spend money on is reflected in food trends. Keeping updated on food trends enables businesses to adapt and provide products that meet consumers' evolving preferences. Adopting food trends can offer a competitive advantage for a business. Taking advantage of popular culinary trends can increase sales and profits. Customers are frequently willing to pay a premium for products that align with the most recent trends or provide exceptional experiences. Maintaining awareness of culinary trends demonstrates your company's relevance and dedication to innovation. It indicates that the business is adaptable and willing to meet the evolving demands of its consumers. Political Factors ● Government Stability Government stability enables businesses such as pastry products and well-known bakery brands to expand regionally and internationally. High government stability can also attract resources for industrial development, thereby boosting player performance and enhancing overall competitive positioning. ● Tax Policy (R.A. 9337/ Value-added Tax, RA 9178/ Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) Act of 2002) Favorable tax policies allow businesses like Twist & Tart to expand quickly. Government subsidies and favorable tax rates will also allow Twist & Tart to De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 36 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance maintain competitiveness by controlling its costs of doing business; Costs of doing business will not be passed on to consumers, allowing them to enjoy favorable and competitive pricing. Favorable tax policies that support business growth and development will enable businesses to offer consumers favorable and competitive pricing. ● Competition Regulation It is essential for government and political institutions and bodies to monitor competition in the industry. This will ensure that companies use fair play for their products, business tactics, and strategies. Competition regulation will also help the government monitor, restrict, and regulate imports to help local businesses grow and expand. Economic Factors ● Economic Growth Rate When deciding on international expansion, the corporation should consider the countries' economic growth rates. Countries with strong rates of economic growth have more opportunities to pursue long-term growth goals. Slow economic growth leads to more cautious consumer spending, which might have a direct impact on Twist & Tart's revenue growth. ● Financial Markets Efficiency Twist & Tart’s expansion strategies are influenced by financial market efficiency, as operating in highly efficient financial markets leads to enhanced liquidity and a strengthened ability to join new markets. The health and efficiency of financial markets will affect the ability of a company to raise money at reasonable prices. ● Conditions in the Labor Market De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 37 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Wage rates and the availability of skilled workers are determined by labor demand and supply. To understand how to attract exceptional individuals and harness their skills to increase business performance, the organization must evaluate and forecast labor market conditions. When labor markets are flexible, businesses can benefit from improved worker productivity. Conversely, working in labor markets with rigorous regulations may lead to issues with labor pay and other issues raised by strong labor unions. Twist and Tart should also carefully examine the availability of qualified human resources, as a shortage of skilled personnel can have a negative impact on business productivity and make talent attraction and retention more difficult. ● Inflation Since growing inflation reduces the purchasing power of money and deters consumers from spending on goods and services, it may have a detrimental effect on Twist & Tart’s ability to raise its revenue. ● Interest and Exchange Rates Exchange rate fluctuations can have an impact on the company's profitability. In order to reliably forecast exchange rate shifts and avoid unforeseen trade and business performance implications, Twist & Tart should conduct this research. A high-interest rate entails the company making large interest payments, which increases the overall cost of the loans acquired. Social Factors ● Demographic Trends Twist & Tart should consider the current demand to incorporate with the product development. The development of the product should consider the population as De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 38 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance it is aging. The growing population also opens new opportunities for young potential customers and also considers catering to their desired product. ● Buying Habits The business must take into consideration how the majority of the market buys products. Studying and monitoring the consumer's buying power based on their economic pattern to assess their interest and buying pattern. Since some consumers purchase products for social currency while others seek to use them for their functionality, Twist & Tart must have a thorough analysis to identify consumer behavior and spending patterns. ● Health and Safety The quality of the product should also include the consumer's health and safety. Twist & Tart must be consistent in providing a quality product that ensures the customer's safety by having all the ingredients, equipment, and materials strictly monitored and controlled. Customers are keen when it comes to their health and once the product falls into the negative side, it will affect the image of the brand and possible loss of sales. ● Income The spending power of the market depends on their income. Twist & Tart will cater to the customers by providing an affordable pastry that they can consider while buying their necessities. Since one of the traditional practices of Filipino culture is having a dessert after a meal, they allocate a budget for sweets if there is enough income. Technological Factors ● Advertisements through social media De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 39 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Technology allows the business to efficiently and conveniently communicate information and advertisements about the business’s product by taking advantage of emerging social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. ● Advanced Ordering System and Online Store The advancement of technology specifically in online platforms will be a great opportunity for the business to establish a much more convenient way of ordering and delivering food such as by the use of Food panda. ● Enhanced Environmental Practices Utilizing solar energy or purchasing energy-efficient equipment are just two examples of technology that can enable businesses to achieve environmentally friendly practices further. Environmental Factors ● Humidity and Temperature There are several manufacturing phases involved in the creation of baked goods, notably tarts, and there is a significant relationship between them. It takes into account the impact of humidity and temperature control in manufacturing bakeries and how this may affect the quality of the finished product. Considered are the phases of combining, shaping, proving, baking, and cooling. One of the foods that are most susceptible to variations in humidity and temperature is tart. Although this kind of problem also happens to other bakeries, the solution is to De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 40 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance cool the dough using ice or a glycol cooling jacket, or the temperature of the air surrounding the mixer can be adjusted to minimize the effect. ● Solid Waste Management The handling of solid waste is another element that may have a detrimental effect on a business. At any point during the production process, waste (spoiled ingredients, eggshells, spillages) to waste from packaging (egg trays, carton boxes, and plastic bottles). No garbage of any kind should be dumped in any watercourse, including sewers, waterways, or the surrounding area. ● Sanitation and Odor Nuisance Cooking, baking, as well as improper trash storage and disposal, which attract rats and insects, can all generate odors. To prevent these annoyances, mitigation measures must be taken. The establishment's interior should always be kept clean, and proper sanitation and working procedures should be used to prevent food cross-contamination. Some mitigations are: (1) Wastes need to be stored in separate waste management containers. (2) According to the guidelines outlined in the Food Act of 1998, essential hygienic procedures must be performed. (3) Placement of baiting stations and traps for rat and insect management. Legal Factors ● Employment Laws (Article 82 of the Labor Code) The phrase "employment law" is used to describe a variety of laws that safeguard the rights of employees. It invokes a country-wide regulation demand that ensures the safety of legal contracts pertaining to employment. These regulations De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 41 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance should be recognized by governmental bodies in order to maintain healthy relationships between all the parties involved. Direct and indirect discrimination must be discouraged with the right measures in place. The company's employer brand image is crucial for luring and keeping top personnel in the market, and it may be strengthened by adhering to employment rules effectively. ● Consumer Protection Laws Consumers are the backbone of any business, and that is why their safety and protection are a must in order to avoid exploitation by businesses. In many countries, regulations are in place to safeguard consumers from fraudulent actions. In the digital era, rules to protect customers' privacy have gotten tougher. To prevent litigation, businesses must closely adhere to data protection standards while conducting online transactions. ● Health and Safety Law (Republic Act No. 11058) Strict regulations towards the health and safety of employees at the workplace should be practiced at all times. Precautionary measures are important factors in establishing any business. A sanitary environment in a workplace should be closely monitored for the safety of the employees and the cleanliness of the products being made. Also, health and safety involve not only the physical health but also the mental and emotional factors of employees. Global Factors ● Economic Conditions The economic conditions of a country or region have a direct effect on the buying power of consumers. The economy influences pricing strategies. The company can charge premium prices for gourmet pastries in areas with higher income levels. In contrast, in regions with lower income levels, it may need to offer more De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 42 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance affordable options. Insights into a market's overall economic health can be gained by analyzing economic trends such as GDP growth, inflation rates, and unemployment. ● Market size and growth Evaluating the market scale enables the company to determine the potential customer group for the pastry business in a specific region. Larger markets typically offer excellent revenue opportunities, whereas smaller markets may require niche strategies. Long-term planning necessitates an awareness of market growth tendencies. Expanding markets provide opportunities for capturing new consumers and boosting sales. The scale and expansion of a market also affect its degree of competition. In rapidly growing markets, competition may be fierce as businesses strive to capitalize on the growth. Market size and expansion also play a role in risk evaluation. While entering a stagnant market may necessitate a concentration on market share gain and competitive pricing, entering a rapidly expanding market may entail more significant risks but potentially greater rewards. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 43 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Industry Analysis (Porter’s Five Forces) Figure 4.3: Porter’s Five Forces Bargaining Power of Customers – Low Consumers' or purchasers' bargaining power is one of the most powerful market-influencing forces. Although the consumer's opinion and perspective are important factors for a business, customers' bargaining power in the firm is low. The price of the products that the company will create will be determined by the market's capabilities, but once the price is decided and introduced, it will remain the same. Bargaining will be less than non-existent because product prices will be fixed except on special days and discounted events. Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 44 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance The bigger the number of different suppliers in the business, the greater the influence of an external factor on Twists & Tart. Larger suppliers have a stronger negotiation position in numerous industries, according to the Five Forces framework. Furthermore, because the ingredients can be obtained from several sources, the company's bargaining power is boosted by the variety of its suppliers. Because the suppliers are comparable, this status allows Twist & Tart to be easily transferred from one to the other. Supply shortages increase the bargaining power of some bakery suppliers. In the context of the Five Forces Analysis, shortages allow suppliers to impose their demands by raising the pricing of necessary basic commodities, boosting their bargaining strength. The factors mentioned above are anticipated and recognized. For these reasons, to mitigate the potential increase in the bargaining power of the suppliers, the business will communicate agreements to the suppliers and build a great relationship with them by establishing excellent credentials to make sure that the business is trustworthy, pay them on time, and do a good business with them. With these, the only worry of the business is inflation. Competitive Rivals – Moderate Milk tea tart is a new pastry product that the proponents intend to introduce to the market, specifically in Dagupan City. However, other pastry shops in the same vicinity that are acknowledged as competitors of the firm include Panaderia Antonio Bakery and Restaurant, Bread House Café, and B Café Dagupan, all of which have a longer-established reputation in the area. Nonetheless, due to the competitive advantage of the new product, the competition is classed as average. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 45 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance No other business has ever introduced milk tea tart in Dagupan City. Hence, potential clients will be interested in the business product, resulting in average competition amongst rivals. The Threat of Substitution – Moderate Milk tea tarts are new in the market, and although tarts have been introduced for a long time now, milk tea tarts are relatively new in the market. Since the product is new and will be recently introduced, the threat of substitution is moderate. It should have been low for the reason that it is new, but other tarts, especially fruit tarts, are easily accessible anywhere across the location around the business. Other substitutes include Silvannas and Pies, which belong to the same food industry and have similar characteristics as tarts. Although these substitutes are present, it does not directly threaten the product offered by the business, and for that, the threat of substitution will remain moderate. Threats of New Entrants – Moderate Threats of new entrants show how established market participants are threatened by new competitors. The threat of new entrants increases if the sector is profitable and entry barriers are low, which will draw more participants. Company Analysis Primary Activities I. Inbound Operations Twist & Tart will source its primary and other raw materials, such as moringa tea and tapioca Starch from Teas & Beans- Milk Tea, and Coffee Supplier from San Carlos City, Pangasinan. Other resources needed will be outsourced from different brands and suppliers. II. Operations De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 46 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance The bakers of the business will prepare the products by following the production process generated by the proponents of the study's explicit knowledge to maintain consistency and product image. There will be a set of suppliers listed to have a stable supply to the business whereas main and alternative suppliers are distinguished for possible setbacks and bottlenecks. III. Outbound Logistics The raw ingredients of the product will be stored in a storage room inside the business establishment with proper food safety and security measures to have easy access in product preparation. Milk tea tart will be readily available to the market and can be availed by the customers over the counter. In addition, the business will also engage in product delivery in its operations to provide convenience to its customers effectively. ● Packaging The primary packaging for individual packages of the tart will be made of plastic but the secondary packaging of the tarts will be moved to a box-type container with a handle to secure the product and be easily carried by the consumers on the go. However, the business will continuously search for the best packaging that will lessen the usage of plastics to protect the environment. IV. Marketing and Sales To achieve a significant market share, both traditional and online marketing will be used. The business will use flyers for information dissemination around Dagupan City and nearby cities where the business is located. The business also uses tarpaulins to advertise its products. Twist & Tart will utilize social media platforms for marketing purposes. The creation of social media accounts will be handled by the marketing team of the business De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 47 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance and will be used to introduce the business, post promotional activities, and offer discounts to reach more potential consumers, not just customers who are near the location of the business. To better assess market trends and improve the way businesses promote their products, they will adapt different marketing strategies in the long run. V. Services Twist & Tart values the input and perception of customers, which is why it will ensure continuous communication with them through customer service and customer support chats. The official social media platforms and emails will also be used as customer assistants to guide the inquiries and feedback of consumers. Twist & Tart believes that excellent customer service contributes to the development of long-term customer connections and the enhancement of brand loyalty. Support Activities I. Firm Infrastructure ● Location The proposed business location will be along Perez Boulevard in Dagupan's downtown area. The location was chosen because it is in the center of Dagupan City, is easily visible, is close to SM Mall Dagupan, and is frequented by both students and adults. Even though there are bakeries close by, the researchers are optimistic that consumers will test the product and purchase it again. Dagupan City's abundance of schools, malls, and other businesses where potential consumers may come from increases the likelihood of profitability. The partnership will cover the cost of station rental because the company is located in a commercial building. Twist & Tart determined that the area's accessibility De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 48 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance made the feasibility of the firm at the desired target location possible. Additionally, given that the target location is close to the area of activity, the product may be distributed with ease. Resources inside the company can be used to their full potential with the factors available. Given the technological ability to produce tarts, the company can operate without risk. Establishing a business in the chosen area would be an excellent opportunity given the facts acquired and the current economic situation. ● Regulatory Compliance Many businesses are currently dealing with an increase in the quantity and complexity of new rules, regulations, and guidelines. This has a significant influence on how businesses operate on a daily basis and entails a number of adjustments to business culture, organizational authority, and communication as well as administrative and regulatory frameworks, software platforms, and data flows. Hence, the firm will abide by all legal and regulatory obligations, including those pertaining to tax calculations, under the authority of the location where the business operates. Permits and licenses, which are governed by regulations, will also be renewed and paid for as frequently as necessary. II. Human Resource Management ● Recruitment and Training Twist & Tart's success is heavily reliant on talented and motivated employees. Twist & Tart considers recruitment and training to be strategic investments that can generate significant benefits in the areas of employee performance, customer satisfaction, competitiveness, and the overall success of the company. Attracting and identifying the right skills for the company is made easier with effective recruitment. Having the right individuals in the right roles is critical to the business's success. Skilled and enthusiastic employees are essential to the organization's development and De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 49 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance financial success. Hiring and training employees with specialized skills and knowledge can provide Twist & Tart with a competitive advantage. Employees who have been properly trained tend to be more productive. Training programs assist workers with acquiring the knowledge and abilities they need to carry out their tasks effectively. ● Employee Retention Twist & Tart will invest in its employees' growth and skills development so that the employees are more likely to stay with the company in the long run, reducing turnover and associated hiring costs. It has the potential to boost employee satisfaction and loyalty. Twist & Tart will also utilize different employee retention strategies. Twist & Tart will foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture based on shared values, making employees feel more connected to the organization and increasing their commitment to stay. Employees will receive consistent feedback and coaching from the company in order to comprehend their strengths and weaknesses, establishing personal development and job fulfillment. Twist & Tart will also consider offering competitive salaries and benefits. Recognizing and rewarding employees for their efforts and accomplishments fosters a sense of appreciation and enthusiasm to remain and excel within the organization. III. Technology Development One of the organizational strategies of Twist & Tart is the engagement of technological advancements to increase the speed of business operations. This is to sustain conservative financial costs in both direct and indirect activities. The reduction of costs provides more opportunities to improve the other functions of the business. It also increases the consistency of the product quality that will be offered to the customers. The business will use machinery in preparing the business products and will apply technological advancements that will help the efficiency of the business operations. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 50 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Moreover, the business will also engage in operation enhancements to provide effective customer service and organizational functions. This includes administrative activities, baking, taking orders, and delivering the products. Twist & Tart will also invest in research and development to further improve and enhance the technological application of the various systems in operating the business. Hence, customers will experience progressive customer service and enhanced technological advancements in the long run. Procurement ● Cost Management The Twist & Tart will control its costs through secured and organized expending policies to avoid fraud and have a clearer view of their spending. Proper cost control will help the start-up business organize its expenditures. The business will first establish a policy on the process of handling expenses and who are/is the employee(s) involved in this process to have proper accountability and transparency. The technology will also be used to create a program that summarizes the real-time tracking expenses of the business to avoid confusion. These expenses will have an accompanying digital copy of receipts and every expense incurred will be tracked on-time by the assigned employee. Additionally, there will be a weekly evaluation of these records to properly recognize the truthfulness of these records and have proper control over the employees which will avoid fraud. ● Inventory Management Software Since technological advancement has become more relevant to small businesses, Twist & Tart will also use this to their advantage in maintaining an organized Inventory Management System. The best way to do this without breaking the bank is to use the free software on the internet such as Lightspeed Retail or if one of the De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 51 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance employees is highly proficient in using Excel, it will be a huge help for the business. This existing software can easily track the inventory of the business without taking too much of their time. Customer Analysis Twist & Tart's target consumers were 11 to 42-year-old residents of Dagupan City, who are potential labor force participants and economically engaged. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reports that the employment rate in Region I increased by 94.1% as of April 2022. In a conference, PSA Regional Director Sheila O. De Guzman stated that 2.3 million of the 2.5 million persons aged 15 and up worked. De Guzman successfully said that the unemployment rate has reduced by 5.9%, or 1.6%, from 7.5% in January 2022, an expected 163,000 persons. In April 2022, the total labor force participation rate in Region 1 was 68.5%. According to Fitch Ratings’ research arm, household expenditure in the Philippines is likely to increase by 5.5 percent this year, less than the 8.2 percent growth forecast for 2022. According to Fitch Solutions, increased household income will underpin consumer spending in 2023, allowing Filipino consumers to spend despite rising inflation (Crismundo, 2023). According to Asian News Network, Filipinos spend around half of their money on utilities, transportation, and food, which accounts for one-third of their budget. The researchers conducted 384 surveys and product testing around the areas in Dagupan City using interviews and questionnaires. The researchers based the current population of the area totaling 174,302 with a confidence level of 95% as a statistical tool to measure the necessary sample size to have a reliable source. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 52 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance The following questions were presented to the respondents in order to have a better knowledge of their preferences for the flavor, texture, and size of the tarts in order to satisfy their needs. It also affects other variables, such as how much they are prepared to spend on the product given its size, whether they have ever eaten tarts, and how well-versed they are in milk tea and tarts. The questions include ascertaining additional variables that may influence the respondents' preferred tart sizes, such as how much they budget for milk tea and how many tarts and milk tea they drink daily. Figure 4.4: How often do respondents drink milk tea A large percentage of respondents to the survey indicated that they typically like their milk tea, with thirty-three percent (33%) voting every other week. On the other side, 26% of the population cast their votes one to two times every week. The third is twenty percent (20%) twice a month. Fifteen percent (15%) who drink milk tea once a month. Second to last is two percent (2%) depending on the circumstance and last but not least, the remaining one percent (1%) is for every day. This indicates that some people have never consumed milk tea before, while others do so sometimes, twice monthly, once per De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 53 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance month, depending on the circumstance, and one to two times a week, which is not bad for the business. These findings provide insight into the respondents' preferred drinking habits. Figure 4.5: The milk tea flavor that respondents drink the most The poll findings show people's ranking preferences for milk tea tart flavors. The most popular flavor was revealed to be Cookies & Cream, which received 26% of the votes. Winter Melon is a close second, receiving 25% of the vote. With 17% of the vote, Matcha took third place, Mocha with 11%, and Hokkaido with 5% of the votes. The remainder has the least votes, including the salted caramel, strawberry cheesecake, chocolate malt, and Okinawa. These data show how well-liked the tastes of Cookies & Cream, Winter Melon, and Matcha are, providing potential for marketing and product promotion that is more specific. Only the respondents who agreed to buy a fifty-gram milk tea tart when Twist & De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 54 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Tart items are sold in the market are represented by the tallied and interpreted replies of the respondents in the above-presented figure. Figure 4.6: How often respondents eat pastries A fit, lasting nutrition habit can include pastries and sweets; however, they should be consumed in a responsible manner, which means sometimes or in modest amounts. The graph shows that 41% of the voters eat pastries every 1-2 times per week, 26% eat pastries every day, 18% eat every other week, 10% eat twice a month, and 4% eat once a month. The first two highest shows that pastries are still in demand and the milk tea tart has a greater chance to become popular in the market. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 55 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 4.7: Consumer consideration of different aspects of the product The survey's findings demonstrate that respondents place a high priority on pricing, giving it a perfect score of 5. Closely following, with a grade of 4, is appearance. The modest grade of 3 for health benefits indicates that it is taken into account but is not the main criterion. The brand had a grade of 2, indicating that respondents gave it little weight. While packaging has the least impact, the smell does. The primary points are how to make the product more accessible to consumers, how to improve its appearance, and what advantages it will offer them. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 56 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 4.8 Willingness to try the product New products offered in the market need to be surveyed to get the results on the insights of the consumers. The graph shows that fifty-two percent (52%) of the respondents are willing to try the product, thirty-six percent (36%) are moderate, ten percent (10%) are still undecided, and two percent (2%) are not really willing to try it. This indicates that more than fifty percent are willing to try the product and the business has an opportunity in the market. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 57 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 4.9 How much they prefer buying Milk Tea Tart According to the data, 45% of respondents would be willing to pay P20 on a single serving of milk tea tart. This indicates that most people would be willing to pay the average amount of money to enjoy a milk tea tart in a specific bakery or retailer. Additionally, 39%, the second-highest percentage, may spend P10. The findings suggested that Twist and Tart must develop a clever cost-control strategy that could reduce the potential selling price and accommodate the price ranges that the majority of respondents can provide to purchase one serving of milk tea tart. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 58 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 4.10 How do they like the product to be improved Product enhancement is a means for implementing significant improvements to a product that brings in prospective customers or enhances the advantages being enjoyed by current consumers. The graph shows 38% want to have new flavors, 19% want to improve the appearance, 13% want to explore other pastry products, the size and toppings have the same votes of 11%, and lastly, the new packaging style is 8%. These improvements will help Twist and Tart to gain more customers and profit in the future. Supply Analysis Tea has historically been linked to a variety of health advantages, and this association continues to influence consumer choices. The Tea Market is estimated to increase at a CAGR of 5.72% between 2023 and 2028, from USD 51.26 billion in 2023 to USD 67.69 billion by 2028. Tea is gaining popularity as a healthy alternative to sugary beverages due to its antioxidant characteristics, potential weight loss advantages, and De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 59 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance relaxing effects. It is particularly important in Asia and Eastern Europe, as well as in the United Kingdom. It is used for both caffeination and hydration in these areas. Sustainability and ethical sourcing are trends, as are innovation in tea formats and mixes and the rise of premium tea experiences. With a growing consumer base and shifting preferences, the tea market is likely to increase more in the future years. The marketplace is divided into the following categories based on distribution channels: supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, and internet retail. The supermarket/hypermarket industry is constantly changing, and investors are relying on purchaser convenience to provide a convenient shopping experience. The adoption of innovative technology and equipment on the floor assists shops in providing acceptable beverage quality to consumers. According to the Food Industry Association (2018), supermarkets/hypermarkets sold 43% of total groceries in 2017 and account for a significant portion of moringa tea sales each year. To avoid penalties from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and to provide quality items to their customers, supermarkets are focusing on meeting new regulatory criteria such as refrigerant leaks and quality assurance. To meet the demand, the Philippines placed heavy reliance on imported moringa tea. Moringa teas were imported from several nations, including Taiwan, China, Japan, and other countries that produce tea. The Asia Pacific region produces a significant quantity of moringa tea, which is mostly responsible for the market's brisk growth. Due to its extensive history of production, China is the top nation in the world for moringa tea consumption. The nutritious composition of moringa-type tea has helped to increase its popularity among De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 60 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance consumers in recent years, which is good for their health. Consumers' growing purchasing expenses and growing knowledge of its health benefits in nations like India have greatly fueled the market's expansion. According to data sourced from the International Grains Council (IGC) in 2021, it was reported that during the 2019-2020 timeframe, the estimated global wheat production stood at 763.7 million tons. Among this production, more than 523.3 million tons were allocated for human consumption, while 137.4 million tons were designated for livestock feed. Additionally, approximately 24 million tons of wheat were earmarked for industrial processing, while the global export of wheat reached a total of 184.3 million tons. Projections by the IGC suggest that for the 2020-2021 period, wheat production is anticipated to increase to 768 million tons, with consumption and export figures expected to rise to 531 million tons and 186.8 million tons, respectively. Following a year characterized by turbulent trade patterns in the wheat market, it is anticipated that global wheat supplies will return to a state of equilibrium in 2023. As per the assessment of the US Department of Agriculture, there is a projected slight increase in global wheat production, reaching a total of 783.8 million metric tons during the marketing year 2022-2023, spanning from July to June. Simultaneously, it is estimated that global wheat imports will experience a year-on-year growth of 5%, reaching approximately 213 million metric tons. V. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES The proponents of this business research present here literature and studies, both local and foreign that are relevant to the study. It contains information and observations that have logical connections between the previous literature and studies and the current research. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 61 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Local Literature and Studies Milk tea is one of the trends and the most purchased beverage. Milk tea is famous because of its health benefits and unique blend and taste; no wonder many customers are addicted to it. Based on the study "Milk Tea Mania: Your Guide To The Best Milk Teas In Metro Manila" by Marc Adrian (2019) stated that Metro Manila has plenty of milk tea shops that give Filipinos plenty of choices to satisfy their new-found love for milk teas. The recent obsession with milk tea is not about the product itself, but it is about the strategy the shop used to improve their products' interest since the milk tea products are still the same. This helps the marketability of the pastry "tart" in the market because having an excellent raw ingredient to help elevate the flavor and popularity of the product can help maintain the competition and satisfy the customers. Satisfying the customer is one of the achievements/goals of a seller. When consumers are satisfied, they will continue going back and again, and because of it, their customers will become loyal to them. To maintain this, companies should consider different consumer buying behaviors. Consumer buying behavior is the behavior of individuals regarding the decisions they have in mind when spending their resources on goods and services (Lee, N. and Vega, A. 2014). Serenitea's shops were already doing well by 2009, and other entrepreneurs quickly followed suit. Happy Fanshu recently opened Far Eastern University in 2009, bringing milk tea to hordes of students. This was just the start. Milk tea shops with quirky milk tea puns began to populate the area around Ateneo, La Salle, and UP: Tealogy, Infinitea, Q-tea, and others. This was the real beginning of the explosion. Coffee shops began to compete with milk tea shops. After all, milk tea shops had a similar atmosphere, a relaxed space that allowed visitors to stay for extended periods of De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 62 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance time—ideal for students with papers to finish or companions to hang out with. The large number of students who bought bubble milk tea as both a coffee grab and a sweet treat enables this milk tea shop to thrive. Furthermore, milk tea had the advantage of being "new" and being marketed as a "healthier" drink. According to Grabfood, Southeast Asians drink four cups of milk tea per person per month, demonstrating the drink's growing popularity. The Philippines has the second-highest milk tea consumption rate in Southeast Asia, with five cups of bubble tea consumed per person per month. Cheese, milk tea with pearl, winter melon, pandan, and chocolate are among the most popular flavors among Filipinos, with pearls being the most popular bubble tea topping, followed by cheese and pudding. Milk tea lovers are also more likely to order the drink during lunchtime on all days of the week, confirming that it's a good addition to a midday meal, according to GrabFood. De Jesus (2020) focused on the milk tea industry in the area of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The findings revealed that milk tea shop owners prioritize convenience by providing quick service, using high-quality ingredients, and cultivating loyal customers. Supranes and Van also conducted research on the "Milk Tea War," using ARIMA models to assess competition among six popular milk tea brands in the Philippines. The ARIMA model results indicated that the brands that proved popular in 2019 are the preferred brands. There were no studies in the literature that used a Conjoint Analysis Approach to address consumer preferences for milk tea. Thus, the Conjoint Analysis approach would be effective for analyzing consumer preferences in terms of milk tea. Using a Conjoint Analysis Approach, this study sought to identify the combination of milk tea attributes that consumers preferred. This study specifically used attributes such as brand, price range, tapioca pearl size, sugar level, amount of ice, cream cheese inclusion, and milk tea type. Conjoint analysis with an orthogonal design was used to De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 63 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance assess consumer preferences for milk tea. The study's findings about consumer preferences for various milk tea attributes will be useful to milk tea businesses. Furthermore, the findings of this study could be applicable to other beverage-focused industries in other countries. It is recommended that the milk tea industry provide more varieties of milk tea to customers, such as flavor twists, small cups of milk tea for the cheapest or most affordable price, etc. so that they have a wider selection of options. It should be done because of the constantly shifting preferences of generations. Innovation is one of the milk tea industry's strengths. Businesses should continue to develop products based on consumer preferences. Thus, regular evaluation is required. Based on a research study, the popularity of milk tea before the pandemic has been enormously influencing the trend of consumers, which has decreased during the pandemic because of the lockdowns and quarantines (Bastasa et al, 2022). However, the post-pandemic influence increases the popularity of milk tea again. Twist & Tarts aims to re-introduce such products by merging tart and milk tea into one product. Consumer trends change based on their sensitivity to new entrants. Hence, the business wants to have an established foundation in the country using the products that are currently preferred by consumers. During the pandemic, the marketing of milk tea is difficult due to protocols and health concerns amidst pandemic. Nevertheless, Twist and Tarts believes that reliving the features of milk tea in a pastry product will introduce a revolutionary combination of tart. Filipinos are known for having sweet teeth. According to scientists, the human liking for sweets was a variation of a stage when food was rare. In an article by Lasco (2017) which was posted at the Inquirer.Net, the Philippines was very much part of sugar’s history, being in the region where sugarcane originated, and where sugar De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 64 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance haciendas figured greatly in its colonial economy. This heritage of sugar production hints at why Filipinos use sugar in everything: As historian John Larkin wrote, sugar manufacturers expanded the domestic market “by exciting the Filipino taste for their product” through ad campaigns and free packets of sugar. Sugar’s place as a status symbol, its sheer addictive quality, relatively cheap prices, and our being accustomed to high levels of it in our foods can thus explain why Filipinos have a sweet tooth. The Sonneratia alba, apple mangrove in English or known as “Palapat” to many Filipinos, is the subtlest plant of the mangrove species, which are abundant in the coastal ecosystem of Hagonoy, Bulacan, Philippines. It is often used as a sourcing agent in many Filipino dishes, most especially Sinigang. To be able to create a livelihood for the people of Bulacan, and to be able to maximize the utilization of the “Palapat'' fruit, the researchers came up with the idea of creating an innovative product “Palapat Tart” which will be liked by many. This study covers the essential aspects of developing “Palapat Tart” in terms of the product description, ingredients, procedure, and tools and equipment needed in its preparation. Also, this will investigate the acceptability of the sensory quality of “Palapat Tart” in terms of taste, aroma, texture, and overall acceptability. The study was conducted on selected residents of Hagonoy, Bulacan, and the faculty and staff of Bulacan State University – Hagonoy Campus. “Palapat Tart” has dietary fiber and pectin which can provide many health benefits. The ingredients for this product are all-purpose flour, non-fat butter, sugar, condensed milk, and the “Palapat” fruit. In making the “Palapat Tart”, the tools and equipment required are mixing bowls, spatulas, brushes, tart molder, pan, and oven. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 65 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance While the ingredients required are all-purpose flour, eggs, non-fat butter, condensed milk, salt, and “Palapat” fruit. “Palapat Tart” has a total weight mean of 8.76% when it comes to taste, 8.7% when it comes to texture, 8.72% when it comes to appearance, and finally it got 8.6% when it comes to smell. There is a significant relationship between the demographic profile of the respondents and the level of acceptability of the respondents as regards the sensory quality of “Palapat Tart”. Exploring locally available wheat alternatives will be advantageous to the domestic flour and baking industry and to Filipino farmers. This will also offer value-added products to the growing gluten-free market. The physicochemical and functional properties of different flours (non-glutinous and glutinous rice, sweet potato, mung bean, banana, and sago) were determined and compared with all-purpose wheat flour. The bread quality parameters of these flours were correlated with flour properties. The commercially available flours (wheat, rice, sweet potato) were significantly whiter than the mung bean, banana, and sago flours. In terms of proximate composition, mung bean flour had the highest protein (22.57%), fiber (2.19%), and ash (4.72%) content among the flours. Sweet potato flour, on the other hand, had the highest total carbohydrates (85.22%), starch (81.50%), and amylose (26.30%) contents. It was the most vicious but was unstable upon heating (i.e., the highest peak and breakdown viscosities). Banana flour had the highest water absorption capacity and the second highest swelling power at 85°C next to sago flour. The absence of gluten in the non-wheat flours led to firmer and denser bread. Bread from inherently pigmented flours had a significantly darker crumb, but only mung bean flour produced a significantly darker crust than the control (100% wheat). Correlation De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 66 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance analysis revealed that using flours with relatively lower fiber and amylose contents, smaller particle sizes, and lower breakdown viscosity - but higher water absorption capacity - lowers the chances of producing firm and dense bread. Foreign Literature and Studies The company's strategy to enter the market has become a significant issue in formulating strategy in emerging markets. This strategy affects performance and the duration to determine the method and allocate sufficient resources (Ekeledo & Sivakumar, 2020). The study aims to determine whether the innovation of the product will bring higher marketability rates and tackle the competition in the market. Research conducted by Li (2020) found a positive impact on product innovation excellence with performance measured by the rate of profit, market share, sales volume, and return on investment. The advantages of product innovation are the main thing of marketing performance to face competition. Product innovation is a strategy for the company to cooperate in creating a compelling competitive advantage in the market. The strategy is designed to realize companies' competitive advantage in existing and new markets (Gerlitz, 2015; Habidin et al., 2015). Innovation becomes an integral part of the company. Companies that excel in innovation will make their products easily acceptable to the market. Understanding the customers and having better innovation will accelerate market acceptance. Bao et al. (2013) explained that market deals measure successful product innovation. Product advantage is measured by the indicators of product modification, new product development producing a better quality product, varied features or products making them competitive. It means that if the product is unique and has better quality and competitiveness, it offers more options for consumers (Sugiyarti & Ardyan, 2017). De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 67 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Milk Tea, pearl milk tea, or Boba Tea are the names given to the popular Taiwanese drink invented in the 1980s by Hanlin Teahouse in Tainan and Chunshui Hall in Taichung. This "national drink" is made with black tea, oolong tea, green tea and milk, powdered milk, or condensed milk, with fresh fruit, chewy tapioca balls, or fruit jelly on top. Tapioca balls are referred to as bubbles or pearls. Tapioca is a type of starch extracted from cassava root and colored with water, sugar, and food coloring. Bubble tea is served in clear cups with a fat wide straw so that as people sip, the surprising bubbles fill up with delicious liquid. It is a one-of-a-kind refreshing drink and unforgettable sweet snack that can be served cold or hot. In fact, it is a customizable drink; people can choose its sweetness, coldness, and toppings by varying the amount of sugar, ice, tea type, and fruits or bubbles. During its globalization, bubble tea shops not only developed high-brewing tea, but also invented many different flavors to suit local tastes, such as latte coffee, milkshake foam, cookies and cream, Japanese mochi, taro milk tea, and so on. Tea is regarded as a universal drink in the Chinese community (Twinings 2018). It can be served with various seasonings, such as ginger, mint, tangerine peel, sesame, etc., depending on the season or region. Drinking tea is not only about the color and fragrance of the tea, but it also has a significant additional medical value in practice. Taiwan's tea culture has been evolving for several hundred years. It has progressed from an export-oriented production stage to a consumer-centered selection stage. Taiwan began planting tea trees during Dutch rule in the 17th century. During the Japanese occupation (1895-1945), Taiwanese tea was exported in large quantities to foreign markets, and it was one of the most important economic crops in terms of international trade commodities. Following the 1970s, De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 68 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance accompanied by Taiwan's economic development and modernization, the role of tea shifted from export to supply of domestic demand. Meanwhile, the government promoted Chinese tea arts; tea has become an essential drink in Taiwanese daily life. In the late 1980s, tea culture gradually evolved to a range of new tea consumption patterns, including new kinds of beverages with dairy and tapioca pearl, the auto sealing machine, teahouses, tea shops, and so on, ushering in a new chapter in Taiwanese tea culture. Bubble tea is not like traditional tea-drinking methods; it is a highly regulated beverage. Milk tea shops eventually spread and can now be found in shopping malls, parks, and neighborhoods (INQUIRER, 2020). As a result, the global spread of milk tea shops has been significant. Shops from various Asian regions, such as the Chatime group, CoCo, and GongCha, all from China and Taiwan, and Tiger Sugar from Korea, have spread. These brands eventually became popular on a global scale, and people in those countries capitalized on the trend by creating their own brands. Boba Loca Inc., Lollicup USA, Inc., and Kung Fu Tea were among the brands featured in Fortune Business Insight. Furthermore, the United Kingdom has its own brand called Happy Lemon. Consumers now have numerous milk tea brands to choose from. According to Consunji and Capili (2021), consumers prefer milk tea because it is less expensive than other popular beverages such as coffee. As a result, beginning in 2011, milk tea became the most popular beverage trend. Milk tea's popularity skyrocketed in Asia in 2018, with a 3500% increase. Lee and Yim (2019) then revealed that the Philippines and Thailand ranked second in Southeast Asia with the highest number of milk tea consumers, trailing only Indonesia. This implies that several milk tea brands, both domestic and international, are gaining popularity. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 69 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance The various milk tea brands each have their own specialty; however, they provide varying levels of attributes. These characteristics may include brand, price range, tapioca pearl size, sugar level, amount of ice, cream cheese inclusion, and type of milk tea. Milk tea attributes are the combinations that consumers prefer in their ordered milk tea. When someone buys a milk tea, for example, he or she is asked about the type of milk tea, the level of sugar, the size of the pearls, and the level of ice. As a result, analyzing these characteristics is critical, especially for marketing strategy. Pastry products are quite easy to make as well as it is very convenient to eat. The reason why Twist & Tart want to introduce a pastry product to the market is because of its characteristics. However, to create a standing in a business, product innovation is intended to perform. Hence, the creation of the business product. According to a research study, sustainable innovation provides a significant factor in establishing a business's success (Krolak et al, 2022). It is described as conscious decision-making considering the different details that the business needs to evaluate when innovating a product. Pastry innovations must fall into the categories of Pleasure, Convenience, and Health. Twist & Tart gives a highly satisfactory delicacy that merges the beauty of tart and milk tea. It is a very convenient product that can be eaten as an alternative meal or snack between busy hours. Moringa tea contributes to the health benefits that potential customers will get as well as the nutritional benefits of pastry products to human circulation. In addition to the mentioned context above, pastry innovations shall score high in indulgence, texture, color, weight, aroma, sweet and savory, and balanced taste aesthetics, which the company is confident to achieve in creating the product. In line with this are the environmental factors that the business will face in the pastry industry. It is important to create an environmentally friendly product that supports the sustainability of business-environment relationships in this world. The reason why De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 70 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Twist & Tart will provide services that comply with both environmental and legal policies. Moreover, competition is increasing the operation of the business to further indulge in business success. Hence, the importance of consumer trends and their utilization. A tart is a dish that can be either sugary or flavorful and has a bottom dough and narrow edges. Typically, pastry dough made from wheat flour, unsalted butter, cold water, and sugar is used to make tart crusts. According to De Rovira (2019), the type of the product and characteristics like the quality of the raw ingredients are frequently linked to parameters that influence tart quality. The profitability of the product is impacted by labor expenses, the manufacturing process, material waste, preservation costs, and transportation costs. Based on the book of Figoni PI (2020), a lot of processing processes are necessary for creating baked goods, and there is significant interaction between them. The temperature and humidity have a substantial impact on quality. Further taken into account are the phases of mixing, shaping, proving, baking, and cooling. Since the American colonies' founding, tarts have gained enormous popularity, and apple pie has come to represent the cuisine of the average American home. The standard American pie is round, 8 to 10 inches in diameter, and 2 to 3 inches thick. It typically has a sweet fruit, custard, or pastry cream filling. According to Sloan (1998), breakfast eaten in the car or at work is still on the rise, and the food industry's fastest-growing segment is portable hand-held foods, The tart could either be consumed as-is or warmed up if desired. Polished off with milk and natural product, a peanut butter tart would give a helpful, nutritious, great protein feast with longer enduring satiety than a high-sugar breakfast. There are many different kinds of savory tarts, but one thing usually holds true for all of them: They must be served hot, and naturally, the crust is just as important as the De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 71 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance filling to ensure the tart's success. The entire tart will be ruined if the crust is hard, thick, and flavorless. A crumbly crust made with flour and water biscuit crumbs is the typical topping for savory tarts. A good crust can be made of shortcrust or even rich scone dough. If the shell is baked first and the filling is added later, short-crust is often a good choice. According to Shewry & Hey (2018), wheat stands as a paramount staple crop in temperate regions, experiencing growing demand in nations undergoing urbanization and industrialization. Beyond serving as a primary source of starch and energy, wheat offers significant quantities of various health-critical or advantageous elements, such as protein, vitamins (primarily B vitamins), dietary fiber, and phytochemicals. Notably, wheat holds particular importance as a source of dietary fiber, with bread alone contributing 20% of the recommended daily intake in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, established correlations exist between cereal dietary fiber consumption and a lowered risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer, notably colorectal cancer. Wheat exhibits substantial variability in the levels and compositions of these beneficial components, with some, like dietary fiber, displaying a strong hereditary basis. Consequently, plant breeders possess the potential to select for heightened health benefits alongside increased crop yield. A study conducted by Harris et al., 2022 shows the advances in the commercialization and availability of high amylose wheat flour, a source of resistant starch fiber, provide an opportunity to remedy the suggested acceptability issues of whole grain products indicative of sensory factors, without compromising the amount of fiber ingested. Resistant starch fiber consumption has been associated with health benefits including improved blood sugar management, improved markers of digestive and gut health, increased satiety, and a reduced inflammatory response among adults. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 72 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Children and adolescents have consistently failed to meet recommended levels of dietary fiber consumption, thus making fiber a nutrient of concern. The importance of adequate dietary fiber intake to attain a healthy diet necessitates the identification of fiber-rich and readily consumed food sources by youth. Grain-based foods derived from whole grains represent a strategic initiative to increase dietary fiber consumption and is consistent with the American diet pattern. Increased intake of foods made from whole grains have been positively associated with improved health outcomes but are also less preferred among youth compared to refined grain products, which make up the majority of their carbohydrate intake. The limited studies that indicate fiber's direct benefit among youth are largely observational, thereby necessitating the need for more controlled trials for these age groups. Replacing traditional refined wheat flour with refined high amylose wheat flour has the unique ability to increase dietary fiber consumption without compromising desired sensory and finished product characteristics and thus can help increase dietary fiber consumption in children and adolescents who struggle to meet adequate intakes of fiber. A study conducted by Yasara W. H. Wickramasinghe shows that moringa leaves are truly a miracle that offers a lot of benefits and substance. In this study, it shows different effects of moringa leaves in different processes such as steaming, drying, and blanching, and with the study, Wickramasinghe concluded that dried moringa leaves can create a powder that can substitute tea or become tea. In another study conducted by Zahidul Islam et al., it explains the components of moringa leaves and the benefits they produce. Diversified phytochemicals such as flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, sterols, tannins, and terpenoids are found in moringa leaves (Yan, 2021), which means that they are high in protein, an essential nutrient in a growing body. Moringa oleifera can be a De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 73 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance substitute for products where protein is usually found, such as eggs, meats, and fish. Moringa leaf powder could be a good source of vitamins that the body needs, such as vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E (Islam et al., 2021). Moringa oleifera is also known as a mother’s best friend (ECHO, 2018), as it is a great supplement for pregnant and lactating mothers. Moringa leaves are rich in protein and iron, which are essential for mothers, especially lactating and pregnant ones. VI. MARKETING FEASIBILITY Product Market Focus Figure 6.1 Twist & Tart product sample Marketing and Product Objectives The following are the marketing and product objectives that Twist & Tart anticipates to attain in the foreseeable future: Marketing Objectives: ● To increase brand awareness and demand for products De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 74 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● To reduce the ability of the competition to outshine the success of Twist & Tart in the bakery market by gradually establishing a well-known name in the market and becoming the first milk tea tart in the market ● To create a customer loyalty program that will reward frequent customers and boost client retention ● To increase social media engagement through consistent posting, dynamic content, and user-generated content campaigns ● To undertake continual market research to stay current on industry changes, client preferences, and the competitive environment Product Objectives: ● To conduct taste tests and quality inspections on a regular basis to guarantee that tarts satisfy high standards ● To improve the overall quality and flavor of tarts by using premium ingredients ● To introduce fresh and innovative tarts in order to stand out in the market ● To experiment with different kinds of tart varieties in order to appeal to a larger customer base ● To increase the aesthetic appeal of tarts, invest in eye-catching and eco-friendly packaging ● To create standard production methods in order to assure consistency in taste and appearance ● To reduce product imitability by providing unique and significant value that only Twist & Tart can provide to prospective customers Target Market I. Structural, market, and environmental analysis De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 75 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance In order for a business to succeed across all industries, managers must accurately analyze, determine, and fully understand the correct market to target, as well as potential markets and serviced markets. Consumers have the power to transform a business, thus targeting the proper customers while marketing the items will raise the likelihood that the firm will be profitable. Reaching out to potential clients more effectively and economically requires an understanding of the relevant market, which may shorten the time needed to test different promotional tactics. The business does not only aim to give out sweet foods for the citizens but also to start advertising and promoting milk tea tarts. The company's target market will be the Gen Z and millennials in Dagupan City, specifically within the age range of 11 to 42 years old. The company will communicate with every potential consumer and retailer to distribute the product and secure the continuous demand for the product. They were chosen because most customers under this age bracket are dubbed as the “wellness generation”, according to a study conducted by Katie Nermoe (Sanford Health, 2022). Consumers could enjoy eating tart and milk tea in one product that provides health benefits from moringa tea and enables them to have a healthier lifestyle. Moreover, the secondary market of milk tea tarts are the lactating mothers as it gives them nutritional values that can help provide sustenance to their babies. The store will be located in Dagupan City with high accessibility. The popular and improved product is likely to make an impact on the company's target customers leaving a mark on people who would appreciate the product. The company has decided to create a product not only for the benefit of the business but also for the people it will serve. II. Market segmentation, targeting, and positioning Knowing exactly how the offered items might benefit potential customers is crucial in any business since it can affect how marketable a product is. Determining the De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 76 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance market is just as significant and beneficial as knowing the product itself since it will prevent the organization from wasting resources on the inappropriate market. Finding the correct demographic to target provides prospects for businesses to earn, thus it is crucial for any firm to do so to boost its size and reach the target. Additionally, it is crucial to categorize target and potential markets into distinct groups since segmentation makes it simpler for companies to cater to markets with goods that meet comparable demands. Based on the data gathered from the Municipality of Dagupan City, there are 183,561 individuals residing in this area, 57.98% of whom are from Gen Z and Millennials. The company divides its market into age brackets based on target and prospective consumers' behavior and demographics. Since millennials have eaten tarts and are more aware of them, the potential for sales of the product is at its highest. According to behavioral segmentation, teens and middle-aged people are frequently motivated by curiosity and need, and Twist & Tart intend to take advantage of this in its marketing methods. Students and employees, blue-collar or white-collar, are thoroughly grouped together by Twist and Tart into one market category, which is a classification of its prospective customers for milk tea tart purchases. Twist & Tart markets its pastries as something professionals and students can enjoy every day that is convenient and accessible to everyone. A dessert that will encourage casual and sociable pastry fans to try it and inspire the next generation to appreciate the fundamentals. As milk tea tart can serve any prospective market with the ideal quantity of excellent flavor and texture, it is unquestionably a master of all trades. Targeting Milk tea tart is specifically crafted for the discerning tastes of Generation Z and Millennials in Dagupan City who are affixed to pastries and milk tea products. This De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 77 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance demographic represents the primary focus for Twist & Tart. Milk tea tart possesses wide-ranging appeal, that is why it targets Generation Z and young adults who love pastries and milk tea as its primary target market. In addition to the primary target market, Twist & Tart recognizes a secondary market—mothers, with a special emphasis on lactating mothers and pregnant women. Currently, the number of residents under the reproductive age in Dagupan City has reached over 40,000 (Population - the Official Website of the City Government of Dagupan, 2023). The key ingredient in the milk tea component is Moringa Tea, derived from Moringa Oleifera or Malunggay, renowned as the "Mothers' Best Friend" (ECHO, 2018). As a result, milk tea tart is particularly advantageous when consumed by mothers, specifically those who are lactating or pregnant. While Twist & Tart aims to target mothers as a secondary market, as Milk Tea Tart is most beneficial in that specific niche in the market, Twist & Tart developed the product to suit the tastes of general consumers to widen their reach and achieve greater opportunities for the business. Point of Difference The Table below compares Twist & Tart to the normal tarts offered in the market in terms of base ingredient used customization, and product pricing. Points of Difference in terms of Brand Products Twist & Tart Normal Tart Base Ingredient Used Moringa Tea Sugary base or fruit Customization Sugar levels can be adjusted and added pearls Fixed product De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 78 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Product Pricing Low to Medium Low to High Food delivery Outreach nearby towns Stalls only Healthier product Main ingredient will be moringa tea Uses artificial flavorings Table 6.1 Point of Difference Twist & Tart is the only company that offers a tart that is made up of milk-tea ingredients. From using moringa tea as its base ingredient and incorporating tapioca pearls into the tart, milk tea tart embraces uniqueness as a product. In this, its availability and competitive pricing will attract and sustain consumer needs. Aside from being unique, Twist & Tart's product is a healthier alternative than its peers because of its customization factor. Having no preservatives added and being able to customize its sugar level, the tart can satisfy its consumers' cravings without the harm of sugary additives. It will also give importance to internal management such as giving proper recognition to employees to increase their job satisfaction and make the business grow. The business will also build a strong consumer relationship and live by its mantra, “Happy customer means happy business.” Lastly, the business will adhere to Corporate Social Responsibility and incorporate sustainability by being environmentally conscious. It will go to the proper orientation of sanitary and waste disposal management as it manufactures its own product. Positioning Twist & Tart is committed to carrying out a new pastry product in a stale tart market that will provide a unique flavor and innovative experience. The mission is to provide consumers with a milk–tea tart experience that would captivate their sweet tooth. As a unique product, milk tea tart stands out against its peers as its uniqueness alone becomes an advantage. Not relying on the norms when it comes to the De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 79 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance presentation of a normal tart pastry product, Twist & Tart offers an infusion of milk tea incorporated into a simple tart. This rare and trendy idea created a competitive advantage because it is the first of its own. In a saturated market, Twist & Tart distinguishes itself from competitors through its unique value proposition. By drawing clients and encouraging them to try a new flavor of treats that would satisfy their taste buds. Also, to increase client interaction, the company is planning to incorporate customizations of tart in order for them to design their desired taste, bundle discounts, and promotional activities. By continuous development and prioritizing innovation, Twist & Tart values sustainable relationships with its consumers by adapting pricing strategy and marketing efforts to meet the customers’ expectations and provide them satisfaction. By listening to consumers' feedback, the business would be able to offer a high-quality product at a low price compared to its competitors. In this, the dream of Twist & Tart to provide a product that would be loved by pastry enthusiasts is possible by balancing product quality and consumer welfare. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 80 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 6.2 Perceptual Map of Milk Tea Tarts and Twist & Tart The image shows Twist & Tart's Milk Tea Tarts, a new product in the market. Despite its location, the company has weak brand recognition, indicating a lack of customer familiarity. To expand its market reach, the company should leverage its location and expand its distribution channels. A robust brand image can help differentiate the product, and customers can easily transition between pastries and baked products. The tea used in the tart filling must be tasted to maintain the brand's image. Businesses should also analyze consumer purchasing patterns and interests, considering their economic practices. Marketing Mix Product Strategy Twist & Tart aims to introduce milk tea tart into the market, which adds a unique choice in the current market to penetrate the growing and existing bakery and sweet market. The product will use moringa tea leaves to extract the essence of tea and blend it into a sweet pastry product to balance the taste and the sweetness, which can be appealing to pastry product lovers and the market who do not usually consume sweets because of too much sweetness or sugar. The products will be introduced and marketed, highlighting the value that they can create for consumers and as an affordable, delicious tart to make sure that everyone can enjoy and try the product without worrying about the price. In the long run, the business aims to grow in the pastry market and be one of the top pasalubong products, be one of the leading distributors to pasalubong centers, and restaurants in the province and in the country, which can result in growth in profitability De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 81 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance and market share reaching more potential market and customers. The business also aims to expand its product line by adding popular milk tea flavors such as taro, winter melon, choco malt, etc. The first step that a business will undergo is to make sure that the market does not have competitors that offer the same product to emphasize the idea of a “new and unique product”. Next is to study the competition in the market, and research the competitors of the business by studying how they manufacture their product in the most cost-efficient way, and how they interact and attract their customers. By benchmarking, the business wants to learn and improve its ways and help the business to succeed. The next step will be conducting research that targets getting to know the consumers in the market and introducing the product to them. The proponents will use surveys and product testing to understand the market deeply, how they view the product, and what are the factors that help them decide on buying goods, especially pastry products. After thorough research and study, the business will now establish its value to its customers. The business will highlight these values to convince the consumers in the market about why they should buy and consume the product of the business. In addition to the value, the business will maintain the price and make sure that the affordability of the product is secured to reach more potential consumers. Furthermore, assessing the proposed business concept will be done to assess the capacity and long-term ability of the business to generate cash flows and sales in terms of marketing, technical, managerial, and financial feasibility. Price Policy and Strategy Twist & Tart believes that price attracts customers. That is why it developed a price policy and strategy that will submit to what the consumers think is affordable, without compromising the quality of the product they will consume, and that it will De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 82 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance generate profits for the business to meet its goals and objectives. The priority of the business is to keep the price at a standard affordable price and the quality and taste are secured. The proponents will communicate with different suppliers and will exchange price agreements at a price that will embody the business objectives and meet its standard manufacturing requirements. The company will also study how the competitors maintain their production costs without compromising the quality of the products they produce. Through this strategy, businesses can keep their costs minimal and will produce high-quality products that the consumer will love. Based on the results of the survey conducted by the proponents, the price that potential consumers are willing to pay for 50 grams of the product is PHP 20.00. Since the business values the relationship with the consumer, and after assessing the profitability of the price that the consumers are willing to pay, the business will market and sell its product at Php 20.00 for 50 grams. In the introductory stage, the business will use penetration pricing to keep up with the competition in the market and will manufacture a product with high value to develop the idea that every cent of the consumers is optimized and not wasted. Twist & Tart will include promotional activities and discounts in addition to the introductory prices to motivate people to make a purchase. Limited-time discounts, package deals, and loyalty programs may be used in these promotions to drive repeat purchases and increase customer engagement. With these strategies, the company hopes to establish a great impact and perception to establish its brand reputation and market share. When the market share is established and a brand reputation has grown, the business will transition to cost-plus pricing or a cost-based pricing strategy. This strategy takes into account production costs and other tools and supplies used in production costs, such as packaging materials. A cost-based approach is a great approach to the current economy of where the business belongs to. Since inflation is growing, De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 83 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance cost-based strategies can help businesses identify price changes in production to take into account different managerial and technical decisions. The company will continue to benchmark its pricing strategy with the current competitors, market trends, and customer's perceptions to assess its current status and to check if the price is still viable and reasonable. The business prioritizes the balance between affordability, the quality of its products, and profitability, and that is why pricing strategies are important for Twist & Tart. Sales and Promotion Plan A well-crafted sales and promotional plan is an essential tool for Twist & Tart seeking to attract and retain customers while meeting revenue targets. It outlines how the company will interact with its target audience and generate sales, thereby maximizing profitability and growth. Twist & Tart will use a variety of strategies, including flyers/business cards, social media, free tastes or samples, discounts/special offers, milk tea tart truck or cart, DIY milk tea tart kits, and limited-edition flavors to disseminate product information and allow potential customers to try the product. 1. Flyers/Business Cards De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 84 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 6.3 Sample Flyers Figure 6.4 Sample Business Card Flyers and business cards are excellent ways to spread the word about Twist & Tart. Flyers and business cards are physical, tangible materials with which prospective customers can interact. When compared to digital advertising, this tactile experience can leave a lasting impression and make the information more memorable. Flyers and business cards are both relatively inexpensive to produce. When used thoughtfully and strategically, they can be effective tools for promoting the company and connecting with potential customers and partners. 2. Social Media Using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to promote the product and raise awareness of the existence of the business. These platforms provide access to a diverse and large audience, increasing the reach of the company's identity. Social media allows for direct interaction with customers and prospects. Twist & Tart can respond to customer comments, messages, and reviews, fostering relationships and building trust. Customers can also provide feedback, both positive and negative, on social media platforms. This feedback can help a company improve its products or services and improve the customer experience. ● Interactive Social Media Campaign Twist & Tart could run engaging social media campaigns, such as "Create Your Tart" contests, in which followers can suggest and vote on new tart flavors. Allow winners to see their tart become a reality and receive a free supply. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 85 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 6.5 Twist & Tart Facebook Page Figure 6.6 Twist & Tart Instagram Account Figure 6.7 Twist & Tart TikTok Account 3. Free Tastes or Samples De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 86 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance When consumers are unsure about a product, they might hesitate to buy it. However, if they have the chance to try a portion for free and enjoy it they are more likely to make the purchase. Offering tastings or samples allows potential customers to get an experience of the product's quality, taste, and overall appeal. This firsthand experience often helps them make decisions when buying. Moreover, customers who have an experience with a sample tend to share their thoughts with others through word of mouth, social media posts, or reviews. This organic and positive word-of-mouth marketing helps increase brand awareness and credibility. 4. Discounts/Special Offers Discounts and special offers are effective ways to attract new customers. They instill a sense of urgency and encourage people to make a purchase that they might otherwise put off. Twist & Tart will provide seasonal discounts and special offers to customers who place large orders. Businesses can often sell more products or services in a shorter period of time by temporarily lowering prices. Increased sales volume can lead to increased revenue and profitability. Twist & Tart will also benefit from this promotional strategy by clearing out excess or obsolete inventory, lowering storage costs, and freeing up resources for new products or merchandise. 5. Milk Tea Tart Truck or Cart A mobile milk tea tart truck or cart may be used by the company to transport the milk tea tarts. Participate in local events, festivals, and farmers' markets to introduce new tart innovations to new customers. A milk tea tart truck or cart's mobile nature allows the company to expose its brand to a larger audience. People who come across its truck or cart can follow it on social media or visit its main store. It frequently caters to people on the go, making impulse purchases easier for customers. Passers-by may be drawn in by the sight and aroma of freshly baked milk tea tarts. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 87 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance 6. DIY Milk Tea Tart Kits The business could sell DIY milk tea tart kits with pre-made tart shells, flavored fillings, and toppings. Customers can make their own milk tea tarts at home, making it a more enjoyable and interactive experience. Customers can use DIY kits to recreate the experience of eating milk tea tarts from the company's store in the comfort of their own homes. This is especially appealing when dining options are limited or customers prefer to stay at home. DIY kits can have high profit margins because they usually include all of the necessary ingredients and instructions, allowing the company to charge a premium for the convenience and experience. Customers are more likely to share their DIY tart-making experiences on social media, tagging Twist & Tart and creating user-generated content that organically promotes the Twist & Tart brand. 7. Limited-Edition Flavors The company may introduce limited-edition milk tea tart flavors based on seasonal or trending milk tea variations as part of the product's ongoing development and improvement. Keep customers interested by promising new flavors every few months. Limited availability creates a sense of urgency. Customers may feel compelled to purchase the limited-edition flavor before it sells out, resulting in increased sales during the promotion period. Customers who try and enjoy the limited-edition flavors are more likely to tell their friends and family about their experiences, providing valuable word-of-mouth marketing. Distribution Plan Twist & Tart will use a direct distribution strategy, in which the manufactured product will be distributed directly to customers. The products will be manufactured and stored in the company's physical store in preparation for distribution to customers. The company may also accept orders online. Once the orders are received, the product will De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 88 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance be shipped directly to the consumer's preferred address via an intermediary distributor such as Foodpanda or Grab. Twist & Tart remains open to offering its product to indirect consumers such as potential retailers/wholesalers in the form of restaurants, events, local businesses, and convenience stores. Figure 6.8. Twist & Tart Distribution Strategy VII. TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY Production/Manufacturing Process The Production Process of Milk Tea Tart De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 89 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Step 1: Prepare the raw materials such as all-purpose flour, washed sugar, unsalted butter, moringa tea, full milk, water, agar-agar, all-purpose cream, and tapioca pearls. Step 2: Boil the 80 grams of tapioca pearls in a cooking pot for 40 minutes. The tapioca pearls are ready once they float. Simultaneously, prepare a cup with 60 mL of warm water and dissolve the 6.42 grams of moringa tea powder. Step 3: Place 300 grams of all-purpose flour in a large bowl together with 120 grams of cold unsalted butter and 60 grams of washed sugar. Mix the ingredients until all ingredients are combined together. Add 4 tablespoons of moringa tea powder. Knead the dough for 15 minutes. Chill it for 30 minutes in a refrigerator. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 90 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Step 4: Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough and make it thin. After that, cut the flat dough into 20 equal portions (25.14 grams per piece). Put it in the baking tray and place it in the oven. At 150°C, wait until the dough is cooked for 30 minutes. Step 5: In making the moringa tea tart filling, put 6 egg yolks (12.05 grams each) in a large bowl. Then add 70 grams of washed sugar in the bowl before mixing it with a whisk. Put a pan and set it on low heat. Add 60 grams of full cream milk and 200 grams of all-purpose cream together with the moringa tea powder (16.38 grams) and agar-agar powder (6 grams). Mix it until it boils and becomes thick. Put the ready filling into the bowl and mix it. Place it in a clean pan and heat it on a low heat stove. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 91 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Step 6: Remove the baked tart shell from the oven after 30 minutes. Put the tart filling (1 ½ tablespoons) above the cooked tart shell and spread it evenly. Chill the Milk Tea Tarts in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Step 7: In making the arnibal sauce, use a small clean pot on a low-medium heat stove. Put 210 mL of water into the pot and place 15 grams of wash sugar. Mix it until it boils. Remove the chilled Milk Tea Tarts from the refrigerator and put a small amount (5 mL) of arnibal sauce to coat the entire tart. Use the remaining arnibal sauce on the tapioca pearls and put it above the tarts. Table 7.1 Production Process of Milk Tea Tart Figure 7.1 Visual Presentation of the Production Process De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 92 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Flowchart of Activities Figure 7.2 Revenue Cycle Flowchart The revenue cycle flowchart shows the process of the business of taking payments from the customers up to the summary of accounts and storing the files facilitated by the general manager. This will help the business have a clear path of revenue cycle to avoid conflicts and have clear communication throughout the organization. The customers will place an order which will be received by Twist & Tart and will communicate to the Production Team to prepare the order. As the order is made, the business will register the order and create a sales invoice for reporting and accounting. The finished order will be handed to the customer who will now enjoy the product. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 93 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 7.3 Expenditure Cycle Flowchart The expenditure cycle flowchart entails the details of buying supplies from the vendor, the flow of the data gathered, especially the receipts as well as the needed resources being constantly stored for continuous operations. Businesses with a clear expenditure cycle will provide a comprehensible flow of communication from the vendor to the data management. Twist & Tart will place an order for raw materials from the suppliers which will be delivered or received by Twist & Tart. A Purchase Invoice will be released and receipts will be asked for reporting and accounting. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 94 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Production Schedule The production schedule of Twist & Tart will start with the purchasing of raw materials up to the manufacturing of the tarts. Week Days Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Purchase of Raw Material Quality check of Raw Materials Manufactu ring of Tarts Table 7.2 Production Schedule The table above shows the monthly schedule of producing tarts of Twist & Tart every day. It is composed of six working days and one rest day. On the first two days of the first week, the company will directly purchase the raw materials from San Carlos, Pangasinan - which sells moringa tea and other milk tea ingredients. The manufacturing process of Twist & Tart will be 24 days since it will manufacture an everyday freshly baked tart. Production Cost Requirement Required Grams Cost /g Total Cost in Philippine peso Moringa Tea 22.8 1.03 23.484 All Purpose Flour 300 0.044 13.2 All Purpose Cream 200 0.2326 46.52 6 0.40 2.4 Direct Material Cost Agar Agar De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 95 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Full Milk 60 0.082 4.92 Washed Sugar 75 0.15 11.25 Butter 120 0.255 30.6 72.29 0.49799418 36 80 0.148 11.84 Egg Tapioca Pearls Total Direct Materials Cost 180.214 Table 7.3 Estimated Daily Process of Direct Material Costs The production cost requirement shows the resources to produce Twist & Tart’s milk tea tart on a daily process. It breaks down the direct materials costs to make 20 pieces of tart. The table shows all of the raw materials mentioned in the milk tea tarts production process and the exact measurements needed in its procedure. Plant Structure Figure 7.4 Twist & Tart’s Plant Structure Legend: C- chair DT - desk table O - Oven Sk - Sink St- stove R- ref S - shelf SC- storage cabinet tb - trash bin CT - corner table RT - round table AC - aircon T- table De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 96 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance The figure above shows Twist & Tart’s overview of the floor plan along with the business's production facility with an area of 30 sqm. As seen in the layout, the area is designed to cater to the consumers. The floor plan is divided into three different segments: the stall, kitchen, and office of the business. First is the stall which is the ordering and waiting area where the customers can order and eat their tarts. Since Twist & Tart focuses on a business-to-consumer approach, the area is emphasized on making the customers feel at ease while making their purchase. The counter would serve as the information area and buying area in which customers can make their inquiries and buy the business’s product. Second, is the kitchen area where all the production process, stocks, equipment, and other things that needed to produce the milk tea tart. Lastly, the office where all of the staff and owners will have a meeting and plan about the agenda for the business. Gantt Chart Figure 7.5 Twist & Tart’s Gantt Chart De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 97 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance The table shows the activities of the company during the quarter of the year 2023 and 2024. In the Development stage, it lasted for one month which consisted of the start of market research. This activity is where the researchers gather information to determine the market segmentation. The Pre-production stage consisted of product testing, store design, and canvassing of raw materials which lasted for almost two months. It helped the researchers to test if the product would be marketable to the market before launching it. The Production stage consisted of equipment purchase, production design and packaging, employee training and development, process improvement, marketing plan, menu and development plan, and marketing and promotion activities. The third stage lasted for three months and it is composed of activities that require the plans and equipment which is needed for the business to operate well. The last stage is the post-production stage which is composed of tax and licenses, survey conduct, soft opening, grand opening, customer service improvement, technology investment, and expanded product branding. It is where the product will be advertised, distributed, and sold to merchants. Production Timetable Twist & Tart Monthly Forecasted Production in Units Month Milk Tea Tart January 5,233 February 4,651 March 4,651 April 3,488 May 3,488 June 3,488 July 3,488 August 4,651 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 98 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance September 4,651 October 4,651 November 4,651 December 5,233 Table 7.4 Initial Required Production Peak Season Slack Season Regular Season The illustration above shows the anticipated production of a 50-gram milk tea tart for the first year. The total number of forecasted productions in units for the first year is 52,326. Twist & Tart anticipates that demand will rise year after year, necessitating increased production. According to consumer demand seasonality, the peak season for milk tea tarts will be December and January. Filipinos heavily celebrate Christmas, and there is a high demand for various types of sweets and treats, such as milk tea tarts, as part of the festive feasting. The celebrations continue into the New Year, with the popular milk tea tarts being extended as people gather to celebrate. This month’s total production is 10,465. The milk tea tart is in the regular season from February to March, as well as August to November. During these months, there may be a more consistent and regular pattern of consumption for milk tea tart. This is due to the absence of major festive holidays or specific celebratory periods that typically see a significant increase in demand for desserts such as milk tea tarts. During these months, the average production of milk tea tarts is 4,651. While the product's slack season is from April to July. During these months, there may be fewer major festive events or celebrations, De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 99 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance which typically result in decreased demand for milk tea tarts. This could result in a slightly lower demand for milk tea tarts than during peak holiday seasons. The average production during these months is 3,488. Facility Layout Figure 7.6 Representation of Facility The effective integration of diverse jobs and methods is ensured by a well-constructed material flow, increasing productivity, minimizing failures, and raising customer satisfaction. Receiving is the initial process of an inventory flow in a storage facility. Receiving arriving items, confirming their amount and quality, and logging crucial data such as item numbers, labels, and supplier data are all part of this stage. To assure accuracy and avoid anomalies in inventory records, the receiving procedure necessitates close attention to detail. Warehouses can expedite the following steps of their material flow by setting up effective reception procedures. Upon receiving an inspection of the commodities, storage is the next step in the storage facility flow of goods. This entails allocating suitable items to places per criteria including size, weight, and demand. For quick access to and retrieval of items, storage De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 100 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance rooms must be well organized and labeled. To keep track of stock levels, maximize space usage, and reduce mistakes during the storage process, effective inventory management systems are essential. The managers will then occupy the office to resolve any conflicts that may have arisen and ensure that the items delivered are properly delivered. They also have the full responsibility to monitor labeling, storage, and quality control areas. On the other hand, each step is essential to ensure that the customer loves their food, including looking at the menu selections, placing the order, making the milk tea tart, serving it, and presenting the invoice. The staff often welcomes customers as they enter a restaurant and directs them to a table when one is available. A menu is provided to the buyers once they get seats so they may browse the menu items. After making their selection, the customer will tell the server that they are going to place the food order. An electronic device will be used by the staff to take the order from the consumer and input it. Then the order will be given to the kitchen crew, who will start making the tarts. This might entail preparing or assembling the milk tea tarts in different flavors. The staff will bring the milk tea tarts to the table after it is prepared and deliver it to the customer together with any beverages or take-outs that they ordered. The customer will next consume their milk tea tarts and take satisfaction in their consuming food experience. Machinery, Equipment, and Tools A. Machinery Description Quantity Unit Price Estimated Price De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 101 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Convection oven A convection oven is a type of oven that uses fans to circulate hot air around the food. 2 P24,000 P48,000 2 P3,500 P7,000 1 P 2,100 1 P13,100 Bought from: SM Appliances Dagupan Brand: Hanabishi 2.5 kw/h Hand Mixer Mixers are essential tools in the business. They are used to mix a variety of ingredients. Bought from: SM Appliances Dagupan Brand: KitchenAid 0.033 kw/h Sealer Sealer machine is used to seal the packaging used in the business. P 2,100 Bought from: SM Appliances Dagupan Brand: Hakko (Brand) Used to store a variety of ingredients and also used to store finished milk tea tarts before they are sold or served. P13,100 Bought From: Addessa Brand: Condura 0.61 kw/h Refrigerator De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 102 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Stove Used by the business in preparing tapioca pearls and other ingredients that need to be boiled, cooked, or heated. 1 P3,500 P3,500 Description Quantity Unit Price Estimated Price It is used to roll out dough to the desired thickness and shape. 3 P100 P300 3 P130 P390 2 P630 P1,260 Bought from: ACE Hardware Brand: Standard Table 7.5 Machines B. Baking Tools Rolling pin Bought from: Commercial Measuring cups and spoons Pan Used to measure various ingredients, such as flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and milk tea filling, with precision. Bought from: Commercial Kitchen scale Lim Lim Pan Used to weigh ingredients with precision, which is important for making milk tea tarts that are consistent in taste and texture. Bought from: Commercial Lim Pan De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 103 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Mixing bowls set Mixing bowls can help to mix ingredients more quickly and efficiently than other methods, such as using hands. Bought from: Commercial Spatula Baking mats Cooling rack Lim P1,080 5 P70 P350 5 P130 P650 5 P380 P1,900 3 P155 P465 2 P1,150 P2,300 Pan Used to whisk together a variety of ingredients to create smooth and airy batters and mixtures. Bought from: Commercial Tart pans/molder Lim P360 Pan Spatulas are also used to scrape down the sides of bowls and pans and to level off ingredients in measuring cups and spoons. Bought from: Commercial Whisk Lim 3 Pan Tart pans and molds help to create milk tea tarts that are consistent in size and shape. Bought from: Lim Pan Commercial Used to bake tarts and other pastries evenly and consistently, without the need to grease or flour the pan. Bought from: Lim Pan Commercial Cooling racks allow air to circulate around the baked goods, which helps them to cool evenly and prevents them from becoming soggy. Bought from: Novo Dagupan De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 104 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Storage containers Display case Storage containers help to keep ingredients and products safe from contamination by bacteria and other microorganisms. 2 P522 P1,044 1 P3,288 P3,288 Description Quantity Unit Price Estimated Price Desktop computers will be installed in the office area of the facility for operations-related duties. 1 P20,445 P20,445 2 P1,995 P3,990 1 P18,765 P18,765 Bought from: Novo Dagupan It is used to display and store milk tea tarts in a way that is both appealing to customers and sanitary. Bought from: Novo Dagupan Table 7.6 Tools C. Store Equipment Desktop Computer Bought from: Exousia Brand: Dell 0.41 kw/h Calculator Utilized to compute the order cost. Bought from: Bookstore Brand: Casio Window-type air-conditioning unit National A window-type air-conditioning (AC) unit is a type of air conditioner that is installed in a window to cool a room. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 105 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Bought from: Appliances Dagupan Brand: Carrier 0.21 kw/h SM Table 7.7 Store Equipment D. Furniture and Fixtures Description Quantity Unit Price Estimated Price Desk table Desk tables are used by employees to work on their computers, write documents, and perform other tasks. 1 P1,600 P1,600 Monoblock Chair Desk chairs are used by cashiers, customer service representatives, and other employees who work behind counters. 6 P350 P2,100 1 P2,500 P2,500 3 P1,500 P4,500 Bought to: ACE Hardware Brand: Uratex Storage cabinet A storage cabinet is a furniture piece designed to provide organized storage space for various items. Bought from: CSI Lucao Shelf Shelves will be used as temporary storage for the baked products that will allow free air circulation. Bought Hardware from: ACE De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 106 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Corner Table Corner table gives generous work surface. a 1 P3,500 P3,500 Used by the bakers in the production process. 1 P4,550 P4,550 Bought from: CSI Lucao Round Table Bought from: CSI Lucao Table 7.8 Furniture and Fixtures E. Office Supplies Record book Ballpen (1 box) Description Quantity Unit Price Estimated Price Record books are used to document financial transactions, inventory levels, sales figures, or employee attendance. 4 P75 P300 Used for writing necessary information and signing documents. 4 P5 P20 1 P50 P50 2 P120 P240 1 P325 P325 Bought from: CSI Lucao Brand: Panda Scissors Scissors are used in food service businesses to cut food, open packaging, and prepare meals. Bought from: CSI Lucao Brand: Dong A Stapler A stapler is a device used to securely fasten sheets of paper together using staples. Bought from: CSI Lucao Brand:Stanley Trash bin A trash can is an essential tool used for disposing of waste. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 107 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Bought from: CSI Lucao Brand: Orocan First aid kit A first aid kit is a collection of essential medical supplies and equipment used for providing initial care and treatment for minor injuries or emergencies. 1 P395 P395 2 P520 P1,040 Bought from: CSI Lucao Brand: Protect Life Hand alcohol (Gallon) Businesses use hand alcohol to help prevent the spread of germs among employees and customers. Bought from: CSI Lucao Brand: Green Cross Table 7.9 Supplies The estimated prices of machinery, equipment, and tools are based on market research and available sources, considering factors like brand, specifications, and quality. Prices can vary depending on the supplier, location, and current market conditions. It is recommended to refer to reputable platforms or marketplaces, such as Lazada, for price reference and comparison when considering the purchase of equipment, machinery, and tools. Cost of Capital Expenditure Needed Starting a business necessitates an assessment of expected costs to establish a brand. This allows the parties involved, such as investors and management, to methodically estimate how much they would put in as an investment and exactly budget the available cash to obtain the necessary equipment and supplies. Twist & Tart, a pastry company that will work with a manufacturing partner to commercialize milk tea tarts, is expected to require an initial investment of Php 900,000 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 108 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance to finance the assets listed below and the costs that would be incurred during the first quarter of operations. The following are the capital expenditures and the first-month necessary operating expenses, totaling Php 359,411.83 to be paid by the partners' first investment: Table 7.10 Cost of Capital Expenditures and First Quarter Operational Expenses Expenditures Machineries (A) Estimated Amount 73,700 Tools (B) 13,027 Store Equipment (C) 43,200 Furniture and Fixtures (D) 18,750 Office Supplies (E) 2,145 Transportation Cost 1,500 Permits and Licenses (Notes to FS 245) 20,099 Raw Materials (quarterly) Operating Expenses (quarterly) 141,756.58 Utilities (electricity and water) 14,883 Advertising 3,325 Rent 9,900 Salaries 15,000 Store Supplies TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES & 1st Quarter OpEx 1,901.25 359,411.83 VIII. MANAGEMENT FEASIBILITY Management Team The management team, consisting of nine individuals, will hold positions with managerial, operational, and strategic responsibilities within the organization. These roles are designed to enhance their involvement in the company, fostering a stronger dedication to contributing to its success and growth. Each researcher will contribute both financial resources and managerial expertise to ensure the company's success. The De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 109 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance effectiveness and capacity of the management team in carrying out their roles are crucial to the business's success. The primary task of the researchers is efficient resource allocation and management, encompassing financial assets, human capital, time, and physical resources. They will balance budgets, assess conflicting priorities, and ensure resources are used where they can have the most significant impact. Effective resource management is key to improving operations and maximizing profits. The management team will collaborate to ensure the quality of products, from procurement overseen by the purchasing manager to product marketability by the sales and marketing manager, quality assurance by the quality control manager, and product distribution managed by the distribution manager. Leadership, decision-making, and adaptability are critical factors influencing Twist & Tart's performance and sustainability. Organizational Design Twist & Tart offers a unique pastry product known for its delicious taste, convenience, rarity, and alignment with contemporary trends. The company aims to satisfy customers and establish a strong industry presence. Employee training is a top priority for Twist & Tart to enhance essential operations and supportive functions of the business. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 110 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Figure 8.1 Organizational Chart Job Description and Specification JOB General Manager Cashier DESCRIPTION ● Responsible SPECIFICATIONS for overseeing day-to-day aspects of the milk tea tart business, ensuring its efficient operation and profitability. ● Ensures the development of strategic plans in order to achieve business goals and targets. ● Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. ● Keeps track of feedback from customers and reviews, responds to resolve issues, and improves overall satisfaction. ● Create a welcoming ● Currently ● ● ● ● ● taking Bachelor of Science in Management Have strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Capable of handling internal and external organizational predicaments. Proficient in the analysis of Financial Statements Dedicated and adaptable individual who can work closely with the management team to help achieve business objectives. Ability to develop and implement marketing and sales strategies ● Currently taking Bachelor of De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 111 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance and positive customer experience at the business counter. ● Accurately take orders and prepare food requests. ● Responsible for processing the payments. ● Manage inventory and orders. Baker Accountant ● Responsible Science in Management ● Excellent customer service skills ● Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. ● Ability to operate a cash register and other point-of-sale systems ● Strong math skills for preparing and baking all the pastry products of the business. ● Coordinates baking schedule ● Responsible for cleaning and maintaining a safe environment in the baking area. ● Has experience in baking ● Familiarity with all professional ● ● ● ● ● Prepares and analyzes financial statements Maintains precise financial records Reconciles bank and financial accounts Prepares tax-related documents ● ● ● ● ● ● ● kitchen equipment, including mixers, and blenders. Strong attention to detail Knowledge of baking techniques and recipes. Physically fit and has the Ability to lift and move heavy objects. Knowledge and understanding of food and safety procedures. Has Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field Proficient in accounting principles and software (QuickBooks, Xero) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills Table 8.1 Job Description and Specifications IX. FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY Financial Assumptions General Operating Assumptions ● The company will be open seven days a week, for a total of 342 working days per year. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 112 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● The business is qualified to register as BMBE because its assets do not exceed the 3 million thresholds, and thus the business is exempt from Income Taxes for the first five years. ● Twist & Tart will pay a 3% percentage tax in 2024 until 2028 because it does not exceed the VAT threshold. ● According to Statista, the projected revenue of pastry industries is expected to increase by 5% each year until 2027, the growth of the business will have 5% growth each year. ● Operating expenses include costs incurred to support the operations of the business. Utilities such as electricity, water, and gas are required for day-to-day operations. These services are essential for cooking, refrigeration, lighting, and keeping both customers and employees comfortable. As a result, the company anticipates utilities paid each year equal 85% of the total annual utilities, the remaining 15% will be paid on year after the reporting year. While the rent expense will remain steady for the succeeding years. ● Depreciation expenses on furniture and fixtures, as well as equipment, will remain constant because the company intends to use Straight-line depreciation. Salvage value is assumed to be determined by market considerations, and expected useful life is determined by management's assumption of the item's life span. Store Equipment Item Cost Salvage Value Life Desktop Computer P 20,445 P 1,022.25 5 Window type air-conditioning unit P 18,765 P 938.25 8 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 113 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Table 9.1 Store Equipment Machinery Item Cost Salvage Value Life Convection Oven P 48,100 P 2,400 15 Refrigerator P 13,100 P 655 10 Figure 9.2 Machinery ● The salvage value and life are based on the recommendation of Commission on Audit, Adsy, Mr Appliance, and Consumer reports. ● The supplies used and expensed are expected to be equal to 100% of the supplies purchased during the year due to materiality concept. ● Regulatory requirements, such as permits and licenses, will be renewed and paid as needed to ensure that the business operates in accordance with local and national laws and regulations. ● For depreciation, the convection oven, refrigerator, computer, and air-conditioning unit are the only equipment and furniture to be subjected for depreciation due to materiality concept. Production Assumptions ● The business's target production and sales volume will be 160 units per day, which may increase or decrease depending on seasonal demand. For the first year, the business will have a total forecasted production of 51300 milk tea tart which will gradually increase per year as the business sustains its operation. ● To maintain the quality, efficiency, and consistency of milk tea tart production, the business will require a manager, a cashier, and two skilled bakers. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 114 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● The business considers a 3.1% inflation rate of raw materials (Philippines Inflation, 2023) and a 4% increase in freight (amid, 2023). ● Considering that the company will be selling a product with a short shelf life, spoilage is inevitable. As a result, the company anticipates a 1% spoilage rate in the first year, which will vary depending on the number of units produced in a year. Investing Assumptions ● Twist & Tart is a general partnership of 9 partners and all partners shall equally contribute to raise an initial investment of PHP 900,000 to fund capital expenditures and support business activities. ● All of the transactions made to purchase equipment will be in cash, and to ensure capital expenditures are done properly, only purchases needed for the operation to start are attributed to buying Property, Plant, and Equipment. Financing Assumptions ● The partners will not incur any withdrawals for five years in relation to the payback period of the business. However, Twist & Tart will release a 10% to 20% withdrawal rate following the fifth year. ● After all the expenses have been deducted from the profit of the business, the distributable income to the partners will be equally divided and be added to their equity as their share of residual income Other Assumptions ● The business will consider the inflation rate, so it will apply a 3.3% inflation adjustment to the following years of operation after the initial year. ● The company will use a 5% discount rate to calculate the Net Present Value. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 115 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● Regular Contributions for payroll such as SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG are remitted every 20th day of the succeeding months. The specific payable shown in the Statement of Financial Position is the contributions paid during the year. Product Costing Breakdown of moringa milk tea tart product cost per 50 grams. 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 51,300 53,865 56,558 59,386 62,355 Raw Materials 468,186.89 506,835.71 548,675.00 593,968.12 643,000.19 Direct Labor 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 19,200.00 19,968.00 20,766.72 21,597.39 22,461.28 3,850.00 3,850.00 3,850.00 3,850.00 3,850.00 88,615.00 94,874.00 101,847.00 109,700.00 118,544.00 699,851.89 745,527.71 795,138.72 849,115.51 907,855.47 Units Produced 51,300 53,865 56,558 59,386 62,355 Cost Per Unit 13.64 13.84 14.06 14.30 14.56 Gross Selling Price 20.00 22.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 Estimated Units of Production Direct Materials Freight In Employer Contribution Manufacturing Overhead Total Manufacturing Costs Table 9.3 Product Costing of Moringa Milk Tea Tart Twist & Tart has decided to utilize absorption costing, often called full costing, for its product costing methodology. The costing approach in discussion encompasses fixed and variable manufacturing expenses within the price of a product. The utilization of absorption costing is deemed advantageous for a pastry firm due to its ability to accurately represent the expenses associated with producing a given product. It is beneficial to consider pricing strategies for products intended for sale or when assessing the profitability of certain products. Absorption costing enables a pastry firm to make De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 116 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance better-informed decisions regarding pricing and product profitability, resulting in enhanced revenue and overall profitability. Financial Statements Twist & Tart Statement of Financial Performance For the Years Ended, 2024-2028 NOTE 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Sales 110 1,026,000.00 1,185,030.00 1,413,956.25 1,484,654.06 1,558,886.77 Cost of Goods Less: Sold 210 Gross Profit 685,854.85 744,334.26 786,019.34 847,222.63 896,695.91 340,145.15 440,695.74 627,936.91 637,431.44 662,190.86 Less: Operating Activities Utilities Expense 212 36,157.00 38,512.88 41,068.36 43,862.89 46,926.00 Rent Expense 213 118,800.00 118,800.00 118,800.00 118,800.00 118,800.00 Depreciati on Furniture & Fixtures 225 4,284.50 4,284.50 4,284.50 4,284.50 4,284.50 Depreciati on - Store Equipment 226 6,112.89 6,112.89 6,112.89 6,112.89 6,112.89 Supplies Expense 230 7,605.00 5,433.48 5,650.82 7,561.65 6,111.93 Salaries Expense 231 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 Advertise ment Expense 238 13,300.00 13,780.00 14,279.20 14,798.37 15,338.30 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 117 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Repair and Maintenan ce 240 5,102.18 6,610.44 9,419.05 9,561.47 9,932.86 Transporta tion Expense 241 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 900.00 252,861.57 253,534.19 259,614.82 264,981.77 268,406.49 Total Operating Expenses Less: Administrative Expenses Office Supplies 230 1,930.50 2,007.72 2,088.03 2,171.55 2,258.41 Rent Expense Office 235 39,600.00 39,600.00 39,600.00 39,600.00 39,600.00 Employee Contributi on 243 9,330.00 9,330.00 9,330.00 9,330.00 9,330.00 Permit and Licenses 245 20,099 10,699 11,699 10,699 10,699 Total Administrative Expenses 70,959.50 61,636.72 62,717.03 61,800.55 61,887.41 Operating Income Before Tax 16,324.08 125,524.84 305,605.06 310,649.11 331,896.96 OPT as business Less: tax 30,780.00 35,550.90 42,418.69 44,539.62 46,766.60 (14,455.92) 89,973.94 263,186.37 266,109.49 285,130.35 Net Income Table 9.4 Statement of Financial Performance Twist & Tart Statement of Partner's Equity For the years ended, 2024-2028 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 De Guzman, Mark Jhoven C. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 118 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Beginning Balance 100,000.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 Salary Allowance 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 Share in Residual Income (25,606.21) (14,002.90) 5,242.93 5,567.72 7,681.15 Less: Withdrawals 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 100,000.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 Salary Allowance 96,000.00 96,000.00 96,000.00 96,000.00 96,000.00 Share in Residual Income (25,606.21) (14,002.90) 5,242.93 5,567.72 7,681.15 Less: Withdrawals 96,000.00 96,000.00 96,000.00 96,000.00 96,000.00 ENDING BALANCE 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 100,000.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 Salary Allowance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Share in Residual Income (25,606.21) (14,002.90) 5,242.93 5,567.72 7,681.15 Less: Withdrawals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 100,000.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 Salary Allowance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Share in Residual Income (25,606.21) (14,002.90) 5,242.93 5,567.72 7,681.15 Less: Withdrawals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 100,000.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 Salary Allowance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Share in Residual Income (25,606.21) (14,002.90) 5,242.93 5,567.72 7,681.15 Less: Withdrawals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 ENDING BALANCE Caldea, Jherlene D. Beginning Balance Cera, Ana Marie L. Beginning Balance ENDING BALANCE Del Prado, Juan Miguel I. Beginning Balance ENDING BALANCE Eduarte, Marvin Medel C. Beginning Balance ENDING BALANCE De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 119 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Garnace, Gabriel Ace M. Beginning Balance 100,000.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 Salary Allowance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Share in Residual Income (25,606.21) (14,002.90) 5,242.93 5,567.72 7,681.15 Less: Withdrawals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 100,000.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 Salary Allowance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Share in Residual Income (25,606.21) (14,002.90) 5,242.93 5,567.72 7,681.15 Less: Withdrawals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 100,000.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 Salary Allowance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Share in Residual Income (25,606.21) (14,002.90) 5,242.93 5,567.72 7,681.15 Less: Withdrawals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 100,000.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 Salary Allowance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Share in Residual Income (25,606.21) (14,002.90) 5,242.93 5,567.72 7,681.15 Less: Withdrawals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 ENDING BALANCE Martinez, Feriemar O. Beginning Balance ENDING BALANCE Oabel, Mark Jason S. Beginning Balance ENDING BALANCE Serapion, Brilliane Florin C. Beginning Balance ENDING BALANCE Table 9.5 Statement of Partners Equity De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 120 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Twist & Tart Statement of Cash Flows For the years ended, 2024-2028 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1,026,000.00 1,185,030.00 1,413,956.25 1,484,654.06 1,558,886.77 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Cash received from customers Cash paid for employee salaries (60,000.00) (60,000.00) (60,000.00) (60,000.00) (60,000.00) Cash paid for utilities (30,733.45) (38,159.50) (40,685.03) (43,443.71) (46,466.54) (158,400.00) (158,400.00) (158,400.00) (158,400.00) (158,400.00) Cash paid for rent Cash paid for supplies (9,750.00) (8,268.00) (8,598.72) (10,814.67) (9,300.38) Cash paid for advertisement (13,300.00) (13,780.00) (14,279.20) (14,798.37) (15,338.30) Cash paid for repair and maintenance (5,102.18) (6,610.44) (9,419.05) (9,561.47) (9,932.86) Cash paid for transportation (1,500.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 (900.00) (699,851.89) (745,527.71) (795,138.72) (849,115.51) (907,855.47) Cash paid for raw materials Cash paid for employer contribution (8,552.50) (9,330.00) (9,330.00) (9,330.00) (9,330.00) Cash paid for permits and licenses (20,099.00) (10,699.00) (11,699.00) (10,699.00) (10,699.00) Payment of business tax (30,780.00) (35,550.90) (42,418.69) (44,539.62) (46,766.60) Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (12,069.01) 98,704.45 263,987.83 273,951.71 283,897.61 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 121 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Cash Flows from Investing Activities Cash paid for purchase of Equipment Cash paid for Furnitures and Fixtures Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities (126,967.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (18,750.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (145,717.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cash Flows from Financing Activities Cash received from Partners Capital Cash Withdrawal for Partner's Personal Use Net Cash Provided by Financial Activities 900,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (216,000.00) (216,000.00) (216,000.00) (216,000.00) (216,000.00) 684,000.00 (216,000.00) (216,000.00) (216,000.00) (216,000.00) 526,213.99 408,918.44 456,906.28 514,857.99 408,918.44 456,906.28 514,857.99 582,755.60 Beginning Balance Ending Balance of Cash and Cash Equivalents - 526,213.99 Table 9.6 Statement of Cash Flows De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 122 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Twist & Tart Statement of Financial Position As of Year 2024 - 2028 NOT E 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 310 526,213.99 408,918.44 456,906.28 Supplies 312 214.50 1,041.30 1,901.17 2,982.64 3,912.68 Inventory, net of spoilage 315 13,997.04 15,190.50 24,309.88 26,202.76 37,362.33 540,425.53 425,150.24 483,117.32 Total Current Assets 514,857.99 582,755.60 544,043.39 624,030.60 Non-Current Assets Machinery and Equipment 320 116,569.61 106,172.21 95,774.82 85,377.43 74,980.03 Furniture and Fixtures 321 18750 18750 18750 18750 18750 Total Non-Current Assets 135,319.61 124,922.21 114,524.82 104,127.43 93,730.03 TOTAL ASSETS 675,745.13 550,072.45 597,642.14 648,170.81 717,760.63 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Contributions Payable 408 777.50 777.50 777.50 777.50 777.50 Utilities Payable 405 5,423.55 5,776.93 6,160.25 6,579.43 7,038.90 6,201.05 6,554.43 6,937.75 7,356.93 7,816.40 De Guzman, Capital 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 Caldea, Capital 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 Cera, Capital 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 Del Prado, Capital 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 Total Current Liabilities PARTNER'S EQUITY De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 123 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Eduarte, Capital 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 Garnace, Capital 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 Martinez, Capital 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 Oabel, Capital 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 Serapion, Capital 74,393.79 60,390.89 65,633.82 71,201.54 78,882.69 TOTAL PARTNER'S EQUITY 669,544.08 543,518.02 590,704.39 640,813.88 709,944.23 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 675,745.13 550,072.45 597,642.14 648,170.81 717,760.63 Table 9.7 Statement of Financial Position Notes to Financial Statements Presented below are the notes to the financial statements of Twist & Tart. Note: 110 SALES Number of units sold SALES 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 51,300 53,865 56,558 59,386 62,355 1,026,000.00 1,185,030.00 1,413,956.25 1,484,654.06 1,558,886.77 Table 9.8 Notes on Sales The growth rate Twist & Tart used to determine Sales is 5%. The first year's sales are based on 180 units sold daily and will be the basis for the 5% growth for the second year. Note: 210 COST OF GOODS SOLD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 13,997.04 15,190.50 24,309.88 26,202.76 Direct Materials Raw Materials Inventory, Beg Add: Direct Materials Purchases, gross of VAT 699,851.89 745,527.71 795,138.72 849,115.51 907,855.47 Total Raw Materials Available for Use 699,851.89 759,524.75 810,329.22 873,425.39 934,058.24 6,998.52 7,595.25 8,103.29 8,734.25 9,340.58 Less: Inventory Spoilage De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 124 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Less: Raw Materials Inventory, End Direct Materials Used Add: Inventory Spoilage 13,997.04 15,190.50 24,309.88 26,202.76 37,362.33 678,856.33 736,739.01 777,916.05 838,488.37 887,355.32 6,998.52 7,595.25 8,103.29 8,734.25 9,340.58 Table 9.9 Notes on Cost of Sales The inventory spoilage is based on one percent (1%) of total raw materials available for use. Note: 212 Utilities Expense 2024 Annual Electric Bill 2025 11,261.00 Annual Water Bill 2026 2027 2028 12,701.00 14,304.00 16,108.00 18,141.00 2,472.00 2,570.88 2,673.72 2,780.66 2,891.89 Annual Gas Expense 20,400.00 21,216.00 22,064.64 22,947.23 23,865.11 Total Annual Utilities 36,157.00 38,512.88 41,068.36 43,862.89 46,926.00 Beg. Balance 0.00 Less: Utilities Expense Paid 5,423.55 30,733.45 Utilities Payable 5,776.93 6,160.25 6,579.43 38,159.50 40,685.03 43,443.71 46,466.54 5,423.55 5,776.93 6,160.25 6,579.43 7,038.90 Table 9.10 Notes on Utilities Expense Utilities paid each year equals 80% of the total annual utilities, the remaining 20% will be paid one year after the reporting year. Note: 213 Rent Expense 2024 Rent 2025 2026 2027 2028 16500/month Operating 118,800.00 118,800.00 118,800.00 118,800.00 118,800.00 Office 39,600.00 39,600.00 39,600.00 39,600.00 39,600.00 Production 39,600.00 39,600.00 39,600.00 39,600.00 39,600.00 Total 198,000.00 198,000.00 198,000.00 198,000.00 198,000.00 Table 9.11 Notes on Rent Expense The rent expense for the business equals Php. 16,500 each month. Notes: 225 Depreciation - Machinery Furniture & Fixtures 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 61,100.00 62,329.50 63,559.00 64,788.50 66,018.00 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 125 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Less: Salvage Value 3,055.00 3,055.00 3,055.00 3,055.00 3,055.00 Depreciable Amount 58,045.00 59,274.50 60,504.00 61,733.50 62,963.00 Less: Depreciation (4,284.50) (4,284.50) (4,284.50) (4,284.50) (4,284.50) Carrying Amount 62,329.50 63,559.00 64,788.50 66,018.00 67,247.50 Table 9.12 Notes on Depreciation - Furniture The Useful determined by Twist & Tart for Furniture and Fixtures is 6 years, with no Salvage Value. Note: 226 Depreciation Equipment 2024 Total Cost 39,210.00 Less: Salvage Value 1,960.50 Depreciable Amount 37,249.50 Less: Depreciation 6,112.89 Carrying Amount 33,097.11 2025 2026 2027 2028 33,097.11 26,984.21 20,871.32 14,758.43 1,960.50 1,960.50 1,960.50 31,136.61 25,023.71 18,910.82 12,797.93 6,112.89 6,112.89 6,112.89 26,984.21 20,871.32 14,758.43 8,645.53 1,960.50 6,112.89 Table 9.13 Notes on Depreciation - Equipment Twist & Tart used 5 years of useful life and a straight-line depreciation method to determine the depreciation with a salvage value equal to 5% of acquisition costs. Note: 230 Office Supplies Expense 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Record Book 75.00 78.00 81.12 84.36 87.74 Ballpen 20.00 20.80 21.63 22.50 23.40 Scissors 50.00 52.00 54.08 56.24 58.49 Cash Box 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Stapler 240.00 249.60 259.58 269.97 280.77 Trash Bin 325.00 338.00 351.52 365.58 380.20 Fire Extinguisher 0.00 - First Aid Kit 395.00 410.80 0.00 427.23 444.32 462.09 Hand alcohol 1,040.00 1,081.60 1,124.86 1,169.86 1,216.65 TOTAL 2,145.00 2,230.80 2,320.03 2,412.83 2,509.35 Add: Beg. Balance - 214.50 437.58 669.58 910.87 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 126 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Less: Supplies Used 1,930.50 Supplies on Hand 214.50 2,007.72 2,088.03 2,171.55 437.58 669.58 910.87 2,258.41 1,161.80 Table 9.14 Notes on Office Supplies Expense and Supplies on Hand The supplies used and expensed are equal to 90% of the supplies purchased during the year. Note: 231 Supplies Expense 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 225.00 234.00 243.36 253.09 263.22 Ballpen 80.00 83.20 86.53 89.99 93.59 Scissors 150.00 156.00 162.24 168.73 175.48 1,400.00 1,456.00 1,514.24 1,574.81 1,637.80 Stapler 120.00 124.80 129.79 134.98 140.38 Trash bin 650.00 676.00 703.04 731.16 760.41 Record Book Cash Box Fire Extinguisher 1,800.00 - First Aid Kit - 1,872.00 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hand alcohol 560.00 582.40 605.70 629.92 655.12 Dishwashing Gallon 600.00 624.00 648.96 674.92 701.92 1,200.00 1,248.00 1,297.92 1,349.84 1,403.83 Sponge 250.00 260.00 270.40 281.22 292.46 Cleaning Supplies 570.00 592.80 616.51 641.17 666.82 7,605.00 6,037.20 6,278.69 8,401.84 6,791.03 0.00 603.72 1,231.59 2,071.77 7,605.00 5,433.48 5,650.82 7,561.65 6,111.93 0.00 603.72 1,231.59 2,071.77 2,750.88 Tissue TOTAL Add: Beg. Balance - Less: Supplies Used Supplies on Hand Table 9.15 Notes on Operating Supplies Expense and Supplies on Hand The supplies used and expensed are equal to 90% of the supplies purchased during the year. Note: 238 Advertisement Expense Social Media Page Boost 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 10,000.00 10,400.00 10,816.00 11,248.64 11,698.59 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 127 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Trade Fair 2,000.00 2,080.00 2,163.20 2,249.73 2,339.72 Flyers 800.00 800.00 800.00 800.00 800.00 Tarpaulin 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 13,300.00 13,780.00 14,279.20 14,798.37 15,338.30 Total Advertising Expense Table 9.16 Notes on Advertisement Expense Advertising Expense has constant cost and variable costs. Constant costs are Social Media Page Boost, Flyers, Tarpaulin, and joining trade fairs. The variable cost is joining the trade fair, and 4% growth is used. Note: 240 Repair and Maintenance Gross Profit 1.04% TOTAL 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 340,145.15 440,695.74 627,936.91 637,431.44 662,190.86 3,537.51 4,583.24 6,530.54 6,629.29 6,886.78 3,537.51 4,583.24 6,530.54 6,629.29 6,886.78 Table 9.17 Notes on Repair and Maintenance Repair and Maintenance are based on 4% of Gross Profit. Note: 241 Transportation Expense 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Transportation Expense 10,000.00 10,400.00 11,440.00 12,584.00 13,842.40 TOTAL 10,000.00 10,400.00 11,440.00 12,584.00 13,842.40 Table 9.18 Notes on Transportation Expense Transportation Expense is an allocation of cost for important business travel shouldered by Twist & Tart. Note: 243 Employee Contribution 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 SSS 5,130.00 5,130.00 5,130.00 5,130.00 5,130.00 PhilHealth 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 Pag-Ibig 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 TOTAL 9,330.00 9,330.00 9,330.00 9,330.00 9,330.00 0 777.50 777.50 777.50 777.50 Beg. Contributions De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 128 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Payable Add: Annual Contributions 9,330.00 9,330.00 9,330.00 9,330.00 9,330.00 Less: Contributions Paid 8,552.50 9,330.00 9,330.00 9,330.00 9,330.00 777.50 777.50 777.50 777.50 777.50 End. Contributions Payable Table 9.19 Notes on Employee Contribution and Contribution Payable Employee Contributions to SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-ibig are paid 80% during the year and the remaining will be paid in the year following the reporting period. Note: 231 Salaries Expense 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 Accountant(8000/mont h) 96,000.00 96,000.00 96,000.00 96,000.00 96,000.00 Cashier (4500/month) 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 Baker (5000/month) 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 120,000.00 Total Salaries Expense 396,000.00 396,000.00 396,000.00 396,000.00 396,000.00 General Manager (10000/month) Table 9.20 Notes on Salaries Expense Salaries Expense covers salaries for five employees of the business, 1 General Manager, 1 Accountant, 1 Cashier, and 2 Bakers. However, the General Manager and Accountant are one of the partners; hence, not included in operating expenses. Note: 245 Permit and Licenses 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Barangay Permit 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 BFP Fire Inspection Permit 649.00 649.00 649.00 649.00 649.00 BIR Registration 6,250.00 6,250.00 6,250.00 6,250.00 6,250.00 BMBE Registration 1,000.00 - 1,000.00 - - De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 129 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Business Plate 180.00 - - 1,200.00 FDA Permit 5,000.00 - Mayor's Permit 2,000.00 Notarized Articles of Partnership 1,000.00 - - - - Notarized Business Permit Form 100.00 - - - - Sanitary Permit 100.00 Total Permit and Licenses 2,000.00 - 1,200.00 - 2,000.00 100.00 - 10,699.00 1,200.00 2,000.00 100.00 2,120.00 20,099.00 1,200.00 - Garbage Fee SEC Registration Fee 1,200.00 - 2,000.00 100.00 - 11,699.00 100.00 - 10,699.00 10,699.00 Table 9.21 Notes on Permits and Licenses Licenses and permits listed are essential business documents and compliance to establish Twist & Tart. Since the business is a Partnership, Notarized Articles of Partnership and Sec Registration are necessary. Business Tax Payable 2024 2025 1,026,000.00 1,185,030.00 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% Beg. Business Tax Payable 30,780.00 35,550.90 42,418.69 44,539.62 46,766.60 Less: Business Tax Paid 30,780.00 35,550.90 42,418.69 44,539.62 46,766.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sales Applicable Rate End. Business Tax Payable 2026 2027 2028 1,413,956.25 1,484,654.06 1,558,886.77 Table 9.22 Notes on Business Tax The business is registered as BMBE and is still qualified as the assets of the business have not exceeded the 3 million thresholds; hence the business is exempted from Income Taxes. For the first year of operation, since the business did not exceed the threshold for sales, the business used 3% other percentage tax. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 130 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Break-Even Analysis (Break-Even Point in units = Fixed cost/Selling Price per unit - Variable Cost per unit) 2024 Fixed Cost Contribution Margin Break-even Points in Units 2025 2026 2027 2028 323,821.07 315,170.91 322,331.85 326,782.32 330,293.90 6.36 8.16 10.94 10.70 10.44 50,915.26 38,623.89 29,463.61 30,540.40 31,637.35 Table 9.23 Break-even points in units The provided table displays the break-even point in units for Twist & Tart over five years, offering insights into the necessary sales volume for achieving breakeven in each year. Break Even point in sales = Break-even point in units * Selling Price 2024 Break-even Points in Units Selling Price 50,915.26 2025 38,623.89 2026 29,463.61 2027 30,540.40 2028 31,637.35 20.00 72.00 124.00 171.00 225.00 1,018,305.2 3,653,487.6 5,222,408.4 Break-even 5 2,780,920.08 4 0 7,118,403.75 Points in Pesos Table 9.24 Break-even points in Sales To cover all costs associated with the production and distribution of the product, Twist & Tart must generate the following sales per year. Financial Ratios Liquidity Ratio The table below shows the liquidity ratios of Twist & Tart, which depicts the business's capabilities to meet its liabilities and obligations. Twist & Tart has Current Ratios for the five-year forecast, showing that it is solvent and has more than enough current assets to cover its current liabilities. Using the Quick Ratio, Twist & Tart still has enough current assets, even with inventories deducted, to be solvent for the five-year De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 131 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance forecast and cover its short-term obligations. Lastly, the Debt Ratio of Twist & Tart is low, meaning it has less chance of defaulting on its obligations because of the favorable proportion of its total assets to its total liabilities. Year Current Ratio Quick Ratio Debt Ratio 1 87.15 84.89 0.009 2 64.86 62.55 0.012 3 69.64 66.13 0.012 4 73.95 70.39 0.011 5 79.84 75.06 0.011 Table 9.25 Liquidity Ratios Payback Period The table below is the payback period, which shows the years it took for the cash flows to recover the original investment. Twist & Tart will have a payback period of 5.01, meaning that it would take 5.01 years to pay back the investments made by the partners. Payback Period Year Cash Inflows 0 Cumulative Cash Flow 900,000.00 1 (12,069.01) 912,069.01 2 98,704.45 813,364.56 3 263,987.83 549,376.72 4 273,951.71 275,425.01 5 Payback Period 283,897.61 Table 9.26 Payback Period of Twist & Tart 5.01 Profitability Ratio The table below shows the profitability ratios of Twist & Tart, which assess the business's capabilities to generate or earn profits and manage the investments for the shareholders. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 132 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Using the Gross Profit Margin, it shows the proportion of Twist & Tart's revenue after accounting for the cost of doing business relative to its net sales and that Twist & Tart is financially healthy on its forecast and is increasingly operating efficiently. Similar to the Gross Profit Margin is the Net Profit Margin, which uses net profit instead of gross profit to show that Twist & Tart is profitable. The Return on Investment of Twist & Tart shows how much profit is generated using the initial invested amount in Twist & Tart, and it reveals that Twist & Tart is increasingly profitable, with a 31.68 ROI in the fifth year. Lastly, the Return on Equity of Twist & Tart shows the profitability of Twist & Tart concerning the total equity and how well the business can generate revenue using the amounts invested in it. It shows that the business is profitable and efficient in managing its equity to generate income in the following years. Year Gross Profit Margin Net Profit Margin Return on Investment Return on Equity 1 33.15 -1.41 -1.61 -2.16 2 37.19 7.59 10.00 16.55 3 44.41 18.61 29.24 44.55 4 42.93 17.92 29.57 41.53 5 42.48 18.29 31.68 Table 9.27 Profitability Ratios 40.16 Net Present Value (NPV) The table shows that the NPV of the company resulted in positive figures amounting to Php 753,898.13. Having a positive Net Present Value is a good indication that the business will do well in its venture. However, Twist & Tart will incur a negative Net Present Value due to its presumed payback period of more than five years. Net Present Value Year Present Value of Cash Inflows PV of 1 Total De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 133 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance 1 (12,069.01) 1.05^-1 -11,494.30 2 98,704.45 1.05^-2 89,527.85 3 263,987.83 1.05^-3 228,042.62 4 273,951.71 1.05^-4 225,380.75 5 283,897.61 1.05^-5 222,441.21 Total 753,898.13 Less: Initial Investment 900,000 Net Present Value -146,101.87 Table 9.28 Net Present Value Profitability Index The table below indicates a fluctuating profitability index of The Twist & Tart. In the fifth year, the profitability index is 0.8377. It is essential to consider these values when making investment decisions to assess the potential profitability and long-term viability of the project or investment opportunity. Profitability Index Total Present Value of cash inflows Cost of Investment Profitability Index 753,898.13 900,000.00 0.8377 Table 9.29 Profitability Index Internal Rate of Return Internal Rate of Return Year Present Value of Cash Inflows PV of 1 Total 1 -12,069.01 0.997565023 -12,039.62 2 98,704.45 0.995135976 98,224.35 3 263,987.83 0.992712843 262,064.11 4 273,951.71 0.990295611 271,293.18 5 283,897.61 0.987884264 280,457.98 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 134 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Total 900,000.00 Less: Initial Investment 900,000.00 Net Present Value 0.00 Table 9.30 Internal Rate of Return The Internal Rate of Return is the discount rate that was used to make the Net Present Value equal to zero using the available cash flow information in the company’s financial report. The Twist & Tart will have an Internal Rate of Return of 0.24% that will make its investment’s net present value equal to zero over the course of 5 years of operation. X. STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Risk Severity Matrix Negligi ble (1) Very Likely (5) Minor (2) (10) Moderat e (3) (15) (5) Catastr Major ophic (4) (5) (20) Product (25) Failure (16) Probability or Likely Likelihood (4) (4) (8) Design Changes (12) Unexpe cted Loss Competi tion dependi ng (20) on Locatio n De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 135 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance (15) (9) Possible (3) (6) (3) Hardwar e Malfunc tion Unaud (12) ited User Backlas h Financ ial Statem ent (8) Schedul e Unlikely (2) (4) (6) (2) Conflict s or (10) Unrealis tic Schedul e Very Unlikely (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Table 10.1: Risk Severity Matrix The risk severity matrix table above represents the criteria for determining the severity of the risk and its likelihood. The criteria for risk severity has an increasing level according to likelihood and its consequent effect. Each level of risk has been categorized by the use of numerical value to easily compare and understand it, especially its severity level and probability. It starts from very unlikely and negligible which has a total value of one to very likely and catastrophic which has a total value of 25 when multiplied by each assigned number. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 136 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Risk Response Matrix Risk Event Response Contingency Trigger Who Plan Unexpected Mitigate Loss is Responsible? Have Too much profit back-up expectancy Jherlene Caldea plans Product Avoid Failure Appropriate Failure to support product product Feriemar Martinez plans Unaudited Avoid Hire a Financial professional Statements auditor Hardware Mitigate Malfunction User Mitigate Backlash Increased Mitigate Lack of personnel Mark Jhoven De Guzman Back-up Lack of hardware Gabriel hardware checkup Garnace Workaround Unpleasant Juan communicati relationship with Prado on customers Increased New location ideas competition new for market Ace Miguel Del Marvin Eduarte entrants strategies Unrealistic Avoid Schedule Design Changes Mitigate Eliminate Piling up unnecessary many work tasks Eliminate Changing irrelevant product ideas innovation too Mark Jason Oabel unwanted of Ana Marie Cera Table 10.2: Risk Response Matrix The risk response matrix is less known but often more important, as it serves as a framework for planning for and actioning risk. The risks on which the risk response De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 137 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance matrix is based are frequently pulled through a risk assessment matrix first and then placed inside the risk response matrix. A risk response matrix can even be 'attached' to a risk assessment matrix or directly following it. Listed in the table above are the different risks that the company might encounter while doing its project; since it will be a profitable company, there will be losses, and the company needs to mitigate the risk; it cannot wholly avoid and transfer the chance since it is given on almost every business. Product failure, unaudited financial statements, and unrealistic schedules are risks that, as much as possible, must be avoided since the company can already make plans ahead. For example, before opening, their product must be close to perfect and prevent too many changes for their customers, to be precise. Financial statements are essential to a company; they need to be polished, and the company must avoid these risks because they can damage the brand's reputation in the long run. Same with having an unrealistic schedule, managers are aligned all over the place, and the employees must be handled well to avoid the clash between schedules that can confuse the conduct of the whole business. The rest of the risks must also be mitigated since their effect on the company, if not reduced, can be detrimental to production, marketing, and the core business overall. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the feasibility study conducted on Malunggay Milk Tea Tart and Twist & Tart gave light on the idea that wellness can go along with the delight of good food, that wellness and fulfillment can intertwine. The infusion of malunggay, also known as Moringa, into the popular milk tea and tart aligns seamlessly with the contemporary emphasis on health-conscious choices. This study underscores the promising market trends, highlighting a demand for innovative and nutritious products. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 138 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance The identified primary target market of the study is Gen Zs and Millennials ages 11-42 years old. These generations are what we call the “wellness generation” as they value their wellness and nutritional intake. Aside from the primary market, the study also targeted the niche of Lactating and Pregnant Women. The product is suitable for mothers as Malunggay is a natural galactagogue which is a substance that increases breast milk supply. This is the reason why lactating and pregnant women are targeted as a secondary market. For Technical and Financial feasibility, this study shows how the business will operate, how to arrive at the product, and other technical needs. The analysis of different reports, financial performance, and ratios indicates favorable results and cost structure, emphasizing the feasibility of incorporating malunggay into the product without compromising the viability of the product. The great feedback from surveys and taste tests further reinforces the potential success of Malunggay Milk Tea Tart in the market. RECOMMENDATION Upon accomplishing all of the necessary feasibility studies, evaluations, surveys, calculations, and interviews, the researchers provided suggestions that will assist the business in selecting either to implement the proposal or maintain the present procedures and systems. 1. To ensure long-term viability all areas of the endeavor must be evaluated regularly, and tactics must be adjusted to meet the demands and desires of customers. Launching the product is suggested for extensive product advertising of Milk Tea Tart with social media promotion. 2. Additional research on consistency in flavor and product quality, including time and motion tests, is also recommended. Twist and Tart will also profit from developing its unique product range. De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 139 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance 3. As integral to the business's strategic goal and plan for maximizing output while lowering overall expenditures, additionally assess the viability of entering the manufacturing industry and gaining the appropriate technical expertise on how to build a production facility and integrate it into a successful manufacturing system. 4. It has been recommended that the milk tea sector offer additional milk tea variations to consumers, such as twists of the flavors, tiny cups of milk tea for the least or most inexpensive price, and so on, so that people have a larger variety of possibilities. Because of the continually altering tastes of generations, it should be done. 5. Establish solid relationships with significant manufacturers of goods such as tea, dairy goods, and crust ingredients. Maintain a consistent, excellent quality supply chain. 6. To maintain consistency in flavor and appearance, establish strict quality assurance strategies. This is critical for establishing a favorable reputation and gaining consumer loyalty. Invest in appealing and functional milk tea tart packaging materials. Consider ecologically friendly solutions and make sure the packing keeps the goods fresh and intact. 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De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 146 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance - P E R S O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N B I R T H D A Y : F e b r u C A L D E A , J H E R L E N E D E V E R A E D U C A T I De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 147 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance a r y 1 2 , 2 0 0 2 A G E : 2 1 C I V I L S T A T U S : S i n g l e N A T I O N A L O N ( G r a d u a t i o n : A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 ) K I N G F I S H E R S C H O O L O F B De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 148 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance I T Y : F i l i p i n o C O M P L E T E P R E S E N T A D D R E S S : # 3 8 3 Z o n e 4 U S I N E S S A N D F I N A N C E B a c h e l o r o f S c i e n c e i n M a n a g e m e n De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 149 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance M a a s i n M a n g a l d a n , P a n g a s i n a n C O M P L E T E P E R M A N E N T t ( B S M a n a g e m e n t ) A p r i l 2 0 2 0 M A N G A L D A N N A T I O N A L H I G H De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 150 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance A D D R E S S : # 3 8 3 Z o n e 4 M a a s i n M a n g a l d a n , P a n g a s i n a n S C H O O L A c c o u n t a n c y , B u s i n e s s , a n d M a n a g e m e n t G r a d u a t e De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 151 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance G E N D E R : F e m a l e C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N C E L L P H O N E N U M d a s T o p 2 o f A c c o u n t a n c y , B u s i n e s s , a n d M a n a g e m e n t C l a s s W De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 152 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance B E R : 0 9 9 2 2 4 8 7 7 6 0 E M A I L : c j h e r l e n e @ g m a i l . c o m i t h H i g h H o n o r M a r c h 2 0 1 4 M A A S I N E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L G r a d u De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 153 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance a t e d a s C l a s s V a l e d i c t o r i a n A C H I E V E M E N T S ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 154 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 155 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 156 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 157 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 158 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 159 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance - C E R A , A N A M De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 160 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance P E R S O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N B I R T H D A Y : N o A R I E L A R O A E D U C A T I O N ( G r a d u a t i o n : A u g u s t 2 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 161 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance v e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 0 1 A G E : 2 2 C I V I L S T A T U S : S i n g l e N A T I O N A L I 0 2 4 ) K I N G F I S H E R S C H O O L O F B U S I N E S S A N D F I N A N C E B a c h e De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 162 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance T Y : F i l i p i n o C O M P L E T E P R E S E N T A D D R E S S : # 3 1 6 L o n g o s P r o l o r o f S c i e n c e i n M a n a g e m e n t ( B S M a n a g e m e n t ) A p r i l De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 163 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance p e r S a n F a b i a n , P a n g a s i n a n C O M P L E T E P E R M A N E N T A D D R E S S 2 0 2 0 M A N G A L D A N N A T I O N A L H I G H S C H O O L A c c o u n t a n c y , B u s i n e De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 164 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance : # 3 1 6 L o n g o s P r o p e r S a n F a b i a n , P a n g a s i n a n G E N D E R : F e m a s s , a n d M a n a g e m e n t W i t h H o n o r M a n g a l d a n , P a n g a s i n a n M a De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 165 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance l e C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N C E L L P H O N E N r c h 2 0 1 4 L O N G O S P R O P E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L G r a d u a t e d a s V a l De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 166 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance U M B E R : 0 9 9 3 5 4 1 0 1 4 3 E M A I L : c e r a a n a m a r i e l a r o a @ g m a i l . c e d i c t o r i a n S a n F a b i a n , P a n g a s i n a n A C H I E V E M E N T S ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 167 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance o m ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 168 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 169 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 170 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 171 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 172 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 173 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance - P E R S O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N B I R T H D A Y : A p r i l 1 D E G U Z M A N , M A R K J H O V E N C E N D A Ñ A De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 174 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance 7 , 2 0 0 2 A G E : 2 1 C I V I L S T A T U S : S i n g l e N A T I O N A L I T Y : E D U C A T I O N ( G r a d u a t i o n : A u g u s t 2 0 2 4 ) K I N G F I S H E R S C De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 175 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance F i l i p i n o C O M P L E T E P R E S E N T A D D R E S S : # 0 9 P . D e G u z m a n H O O L O F B U S I N E S S A N D F I N A N C E B a c h e l o r o f S c i e n c e i n M a De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 176 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance S t . B a r i M a n g a l d a n , P a n g a s i n a n C O M P L E T E P E R M A N E N n a g e m e n t ( B S M a n a g e m e n t ) A p r i l 2 0 2 0 M A N G A L D A N N A T De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 177 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance T A D D R E S S : # 0 9 P . D e G u z m a n S t . B a r i M a n g a l d a n , P a n g a s I O N A L H I G H S C H O O L A c c o u n t a n c y , B u s i n e s s , a n d M a n a g e De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 178 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance i n a n m e n t G E N D E R : M a l e G r a d u a t e d a s T o p 1 o f A c c o u n t a n c y , B u s i n e s s , a n C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N C E L L P H O N E De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 179 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance N U M B E R : 0 9 9 3 3 1 2 1 7 2 4 E M A I L : j h o v e n d 9 3 9 @ g m a i l . c o m d M a n a g e m e n t C l a s s W i t h H i g h H o n o r M a r c h 2 0 1 4 M A N G A L De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 180 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance D A N C E N T R A L S C H O O L G r a d u a t e d a s W i t h H o n o r A C H I E V E De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 181 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance M E N T S ● ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 182 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 183 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 184 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 185 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 186 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance B u s i n e s s M a n a g e r o f J u n i o r A s s o c De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 187 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance i a t e s o f A c c o u n t a n c y , B u s i n e s s , a n d M a n a g e m e n t C l a s De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 188 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance s a t M a n g a l d a n N a t i o n a l H i g h S c h o o l De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 189 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance - DEL PRADO, JUAN MIGUEL IRLANDEZ EDUCATION (Graduation: August 2024) KINGFISHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE Bachelor of Science in Management (BS Management) PERSONAL INFORMATION BIRTHDAY: June 23, 2001 AGE: 22 CIVIL STATUS: Single April 2020 Urdaneta City National High School Accountancy, Business, and Management With Honors March 2014 Urdaneta I Central School With Honors NATIONALITY: Filipino COMPLETE PRESENT ADDRESS: 1 Del Prado Street, Poblacion Urdaneta City GENDER: Male ACHIEVEMENTS ● ● CONTACT INFORMATION ● CELLPHONE NUMBER: 0916929548 EMAIL: delpradomiko23@gmail.com ● November 2019 On-The-Job Training Panelco III - Office of the General Manager Nancayasan, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan Agrilink Foodlink Aqualink Exhibit World Trade Center Pasay, Metro Manila October 2022 ABM Officer - Vice President Urdaneta City National High Schol 2018-2020 Ang Tanglaw Journalist - TV Broadcasting Urdaneta City National High School De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 190 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance - EDUARTE, MARVIN MEDEL CABALLERO EDUCATION (Graduation: August 2024) KINGFISHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE Bachelor of Science in Management (BS Management) PERSONAL INFORMATION BIRTHDAY: May 08, 2002 AGE: 21 CIVIL STATUS: Single NATIONALITY: Filipino COMPLETE PRESENT ADDRESS: #150 Paras Street, Bonuan Gueset, Dagupan City, Pangasinan COMPLETE PERMANENT ADDRESS: #150 Paras Street, Bonuan Gueset, Dagupan City, Pangasinan GENDER: Male CONTACT INFORMATION April 2020 PHINMA University of Pangasinan April 2018 Saint John’s Cathedral School March 2014 Saint John’s Cathedral School ACHIEVEMENTS ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● CELLPHONE NUMBER: 09273566364 Certified Bookkeeper (2022) Chartered Financial Management Analyst (2022) Civil Service Exam - Professional Passer (2023) With Honors (2015-2018) With High Honors (2018-2020) Dean’s Lister (2nd Semester A.Y. 2020-2021) Dean’s Lister (1st Semester A.Y. 2021-2022) Dean’s Lister (2nd Semester A.Y. 2021-2022) EMAIL: marvinfarfars@gmail.com De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 191 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance - GARNACE, GABRIEL ACE MANUEL EDUCATION (Graduation: August 2024) KINGFISHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE Bachelor of Science in Management (BS Management) PERSONAL INFORMATION BIRTHDAY: January 04, 2002 AGE: 22 April 2020 Pangasinan National High School Accountancy, Business, and Management CIVIL STATUS: Single March 2014 Lingayen I Central School Graduated as 4th Honorable Mention NATIONALITY: Filipino ACHIEVEMENTS COMPLETE PRESENT ADDRESS: #15 Vila Street, Maniboc, Lingayen, Pangasinan ● COMPLETE PERMANENT ADDRESS: #15 Vila Street, Maniboc, Lingayen, Pangasinan ● ● ● National Certificate III (NC III) Holder (2022) Civil Service Examination - PPT Professional (2022) With Honors Honors (2017-2020) VP Graphics of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants - Kingfisher School of Business and Finance (2020-2023) GENDER: Male CONTACT INFORMATION CELLPHONE NUMBER: De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 192 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance 09672545983 EMAIL: spades7367@gmail.com@gmail.co m MARTINEZ, FERIEMAR OCOMA EDUCATION (Graduation: August 2024) KINGFISHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE Bachelor of Science in Management (BS Management) PERSONAL INFORMATION BIRTHDAY: May 12, 2002 AGE: 21 CIVIL STATUS: Single NATIONALITY: Filipino COMPLETE PRESENT ADDRESS: 027 Sobol San Fabian, Pangasinan April 2020 MANGALDAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Accountancy, Business, and Management Graduated as Top 3 of Accountancy, Business, and Management Class March 2014 MANGALDAN CENTRAL SCHOOL Graduated as 2nd Honorable Mention COMPLETE PERMANENT ADDRESS: 027 Sobol San Fabian, Pangasinan ACHIEVEMENTS GENDER: Female ● ● ● ● CONTACT INFORMATION CELLPHONE NUMBER: 09485605148 EMAIL: feriemartinez2002@gmail.com ● ● Civil Service Examination - PPT Professional (2022) Most Improved Student (2021) Bookkeeping NC III Passer (2020) With High Honors (2017-2020) Dean’s Lister (1st Semester A.Y. 2020-2021) Dean’s Lister (1st Semester A.Y. 2022-2023 De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 193 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance - OABEL, MARK JASON SISCAR EDUCATION (Graduation: August 2024) KINGFISHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE Bachelor of Science in Management (BS Management) PERSONAL INFORMATION BIRTHDAY: August 04, 2001 AGE: 22 April 2020 MANGALDAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Senior High School Graduate of Accountancy, Business, and Management Class NATIONALITY: Filipino April 2018 MANGALDAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETE PRESENT ADDRESS: #563 Rizal St. Poblacion, Mangaldan, Pangasinan Junior High School March 2014 BUBOG I ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMPLETE PERMANENT ADDRESS: #563 Rizal St. Poblacion, Mangaldan, Pangasinan ACHIEVEMENTS CIVIL STATUS: Single GENDER: Male CONTACT INFORMATION CELLPHONE NUMBER: 09638794246 EMAIL: mjoabel04@gmail.co ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Civil Service Examination - PPT Professional (2023) 3rd Best Speaker Debate (British Parliamentary Format) (2021) Most Improved Student (2021) Bookkeeping NC III Passer (2020) With Honors (2020) With Honors (2018) Class Musician of the Year (2015) With Honors (2014) Participated at MTAP (Division Level 2011-2012) De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 194 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance ● Statistic Jingle Making Contest (District - Provincial Level) ● 2nd place (2016-2017) SERAPION, BRILLIANE FLORIN DELA CRUZ EDUCATION PERSONAL INFORMATION BIRTHDAY: October 11, 2001 AGE: 22 CIVIL STATUS: Single NATIONALITY: Filipino COMPLETE PRESENT ADDRESS: Zone IV Tebag Mangaldan, Pangasinan (Graduation: August 2024) KINGFISHER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE Bachelor of Science in Management (BS Management) April 2020 MANGALDAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Accountancy, Business, and Management Graduated of Accountancy, Business, and Management Class / With High Honor March 2014 TEBAG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Graduated as Class Salutatorian COMPLETE PERMANENT ADDRESS: Zone IV Tebag Mangaldan, Pangasinan ACHIEVEMENTS GENDER: Female ● CONTACT INFORMATION ● ● Bookkeeping NC III Passer (2020) Dean’s Lister (1st Semester A.Y. 2022-2023) Dean’s Lister (2nd Semester A.Y. 2022-2023) CELLPHONE NUMBER: 09163027581 EMAIL: brillyaniedcs@gmail.com De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 195 Kingfisher School of Business and Finance De Guzman, M.J., Caldea, J., Cera, A.M., Del Prado, J.M., Eduarte, M.M., Garnarce, G.A., Martinez, F., Oabel, M.J., Serapion, B.F. 196