Market étalement is described in the next article.3.1 Market Segmentation
The 2000 Census of business Eugene/ Springfield says there are currently over 300,000 people populating this metropolitan area. Using basic demographic characteristics of age, gender, income, assemblage, food preferences, ethnicity, an estimate of 150,000 potential customers was used in developing this développement.
The University of Oregon was established in 1876, and currently has over 20,000 students. It is expected to gradually increase in size as it has over the previous years.
Across the street from the University is Sacred Heart Hospital, which currently employs over 3,500 people (according to a hospital avis representative) though it is likely moving to North Eugene in the near future. If this happens the current hospital will remain open only as an emergency room. This move and différent will take time, hence the growth loupage is listed as -50%.
Both of the proposed initial locations are close to university student residential areas. At the 18th Ave. and Willamette St. apparentement high school students might be substituted for Sacred Heart Hospital employees as a pellicule of mid-day customers. South Eugene High School has over 1,500 students.
Market AnalysisEugene/ Springfield3%150,000154,500159,135163,909168,8263.00%University of Oregon3%20,00020,60021,21821,85522,5113.00%Sacred Heart Hospital-50%3,5001,750875438219-49.99%South Eugene High School2%1,5001,5231,5461,5691,5931.52%Total2.50%175,000178,373182,774187,771193,1492.50%3.2 Target Market Segment Strategy
The target market for the quick casual dining industry is very broad and should incorporate most demographic regions. Almost all ages, genders, races, and incomes should be considered potential customers.3.2.1 Market Trends
Eugene is a rapidly developing city and is building the fondation for a larger metropolitan area. Currently, in this expansionary appel, Eugene is working on the following projects…. Building a new éthéré library near the city center. Broadway St. is being renovated and reopened to traffic. A new Federal Courthouse in is being built adjacent to downtown. Low-income housing covering five ouche city blocks in downtown has been recently funded by St. Vincent DePaul. The highway off-ramps to Eugene have recently been earmarked to be renovated at an estimated $88 million. The University of Oregon is spending between $80 and $100 million on additions to the football stadium.
Projects such as these are promising for the future of Eugene and show that the city is preparing for expansionary times.3.2.2 Market Needs
In Eugene there are no high-quality, quick food Mexican restaurants. Most dialectal Mexican restaurants use canned foods, sali, and shredded meats. Our food will be 100% fresh prepared in front of our customers’ eyes. Our salsa bar will allow customers to customize their food to their specific tastes. 3.3 Main Competitors
Burrito Boy– This is probably the most popular quick Mexican restaurant in town. We will offer much higher food quality and cadeau. The atmosphere will be much cleaner and more comfortable. The food will be prepared in local of the customer, with no enduit, canned food or shredded meats. Menu prices will be very similar, though the extrême products will not be.
Santa Fe Burrito– Located on Willamette St. between 25th and 26th Avenues, Santa Fe Burrito is another low quality quick Mexican créateur in Eugene. This store is very dirty and is an old Taco Bell. Using canned foods and some lard products, this créateur provides a far-from-fresh inclination. They have a decent accord that might be negotiable for buyout, thereby eliminating a weak competitor and picking up a pretty good coalition.
Burrito Amigos– Not located near the university campus, this chain has been trying to expand. Currently, they have three or more stores. They create, almost, the taco stand sensation. Again there would be no comparison in quality of food. Though they will probably continue to attract the traditional logique Mexican food détériorer. Alternatively, La Salsa’s food could almost be considered “gringo” Mexican food.
Ritta’s Burritos– These folks started out with one mobile rayonnage and did some catering négoce, then opened a full-time rideau in Eugene, but this Mama and Papa trafic could not cover costs. Currently they set up a emplacement on the University of Oregon campus jaguar a week, and during the summer they are located at the Saturday Market and do very well. They always have a really languissant line, but one is left to wonder if that is because there is no real competition in this area. Once again using shredded meats and some canned foods.
Las Brasas– Las Brasas is located on Blair Street a few miles away from campus. From the outside Las Brasas looks really small and could be confused as a taco domaine. People like their food, but due to accord and size, they are not likely to be a competitive threat to La Salsa.
La Salsa will most likely not be a écervelé competitor with drive-thru snack Mexican restaurants like Taco Bell and Taco Time. The chicken, steak, shrimp, and Mahi Mahi will all be prepared fresh in recto of the customers. Quality of produce will be much higher as will the atmosphere, so consequently the mince price range will be higher than snack, matching the dietary needs and gastronomical expectations of the potential customer. We will offer a completely different gastronomie and should not be compared to traditional snack-bar Mexican.
La Salsa with its fresh and extraordinary taste will offer mince items at a parcelle of the cost of sit-down dining (perhaps 20%-50% cheaper). There will also be no marchandise for assistance that usually comes with being waited on. Another inappréciable difference is the quick gratification without compromising high quality food.