A Supermarket is a self-service retail store that offers a wide variety of products for domestic usage covering food products, beverages, daily use items, stationeries and household items etc. organized into sections and shelves under a single roof. The typical supermarket is larger and has a wider selection than that of a traditional grocery store. Mini Supermarkets are however, relatively smaller in size ranging from 300 to 2000 square feet located mostly near residential areas. They stock a limited range of high-turnover products and the price is average to above average depending on the product category.

Supermarkets normally remains open for extended periods on all seven days a week and customers are primarily local residents/ shoppers buying essential household products to replenish their stock periodically. Supermarket format is appreciated for the availability of all the items under one roof with consistency in demand round the year due to which it is one of the popular business choices among many entrepreneurs. 

Buying a franchise is a safer and viable alternative to starting a business from scratch. Franchising refers to a business model where a franchisee can use franchising to start a business on a pre-established brand name of the franchisor. In a franchise business, the franchisor provides a developed way of doing business, ongoing guidance, systems and assistance in return for upfront commencement fee, periodic payment of royalty or for profit sharing arrangement. As a result, the franchise can predict its success and reduce risks of failure.

A Project Report is not only essential for obtaining financial assistance from Bank/ Financial Institution/Funding Agency but also the most important document either to participate in the development schemes of MSME Sector/ Department of Industries or in completing various time consuming government formalities connected with planning and commercial operation of the proposed business project.

This Detail Project Report (DPR)/ Business Plan has been developed in a well-structured PDF Format (Easy to Download, Convert into MS WORD through www.pdftoword.com, Edit for Personalised Customisation and Finally Printing the Report) to be presented as a Ready Project Proposal immediately thereby saving precious time of the promoter in the process of completing requisite formalities in anticipation of setting up the business project. Accordingly, following Project Templates has been deliberately left blank in order to facilitate customisation by the perspective entrepreneurs based on personal requirements and furnish necessary information on actual basis.

§ Project at a Glance                               :             To be Filled Up as per Personal Requirements.

[Total Capital Expenditure, Working Capital, Estimated Cost of the Project, Amount of Bank Loan, Amount of Equity Capital and Amount of applicable Margin Money Subsidy – (Urban/Rural /General Category/ Special Category)].

§ General Information and Location       :             To be Furnished in the Blank Space.

[Name of the Unit/Firm, Address of the Proposed Project Location, Size of the Space Available and Occupancy under Ownership/Lease Agreement].

§ Promoter’s Background                        :             To be Furnished in the Blank Space.

[Name of the Promoter, Age, Communication Address, Educational Qualification, Work Experience and Special Training Attended, if Any].

The Project Report/ Business Plan so presented include all the important aspects containing the following details;

CONTENTS

1. The Project at a Glance

2. Highlights of the Project

3. Project Introduction

4. The Project Proposal

5. The Products/Services

6. Prospect for Investment

7. Potential Target Customers/Market

8. Market Entry Strategy

9. Process Details and Technical Aspects

10. Installed and Operational Capacity

11. Quality and Standards

12. Raw Materials and Consumables

13. Power and Utility

14. Tentative Implementation Schedule

15. Basis & Presumptions

16. Capital Investment Estimates with Detail Project Economics

17. Computation of Working Capital Requirement

18. Estimated Total Project Investment

19. Proposed Means of Project Financing

20. Estimated Annual Sales Turnover

21. Projected Profitability Statement

22. Calculation of Interest Amount

23. Depreciation Schedule

24. Term Loan Repayment Schedule

25. Debt Service Coverage Ratio

26. Break-Even Analysis

27. Projected Cash Flow Statement

28. Projected Balance Sheet

29. Internal Rate Return

30. Pay Back Period

The presentation also supplements with important facts and useful information covering the areas as indicated below;

1.    Basics of Supermarket Business;

2.    Statutory Permits and Business Licenses required for Supermarket Business;

3.    Smart Tips to Identify Suitable Project Location for Supermarket Business;

4.    Beginner’s Guide to Start Supermarket Business;

5.    Major Furniture’s, Fixtures & Equipment’s Required;

6.    Contact Details of Furniture, Fixture & Equipment Suppliers;

7.    Contact Details of Professional Retail Consultants

8.    Critical Success Factors in Mini Supermarket Business;

9.  Marketing Strategy and Promotional Ideas to Boost the Sale of Supermarket Business and

10. Supermarket Business Franchise Opportunities available in India.

LIST OF ENCLOSURES

ENCLOSURE-1: SALIENT FEATURES OF MUDRA LOAN SCHEME, MINISTRY OF MSME, GOVT. OF INDIA.

ENCLOSURE-2: FAQ ON MUDRA LOAN SCHEME.

ENCLOSURE-3: BRIEF ABOUT PSB LOANS IN 59 MINUTES SCHEME.

ENCLOSURE-4: FAQ ON PSB LOANS IN 59 MINUTES SCHEME.

Thus the information provided would help in identifying in advance the infrastructure/resources required for the Project and approach the concerned government agencies accordingly. Hence, it becomes a complete document for further action towards realising the dream of becoming an entrepreneur.