Data Analysis The survey results provide a clear indication of the products that students are most interested in buying. For muffins, 53.3% of respondents preferred chocolate muffins, making them the most popular choice, followed by vanilla muffins at 22.9% and caramel muffins at 17.1%. This suggests that chocolate muffins should be the main muffin product offered because they have the highest demand. In terms of fruit, watermelon was the most preferred at 34.3%, followed closely by bananas at 32.4%, while oranges accounted for 19% and apples 14.3%. Therefore, the food cart should prioritise watermelon and bananas, while still offering smaller quantities of oranges and apples to provide customers with variety. The coffee results also show strong demand for cappuccino at 47.6% and caramel latte at 39%, compared with 8.6% for macchiato, while mocha had the smallest share. This indicates that cappuccino and caramel latte would be the best coffee options to stock in larger quantities. The survey also showed that 59% of respondents preferred brown sugar, compared with 41% who preferred white sugar. This means brown sugar should be made readily available, while white sugar can still be offered as an alternative. Payment preferences were also important, with 61.5% preferring card payments, 32.7% preferring cash, and the remaining respondents choosing transfer payments. This suggests that the food cart should have a reliable card-payment option while still accepting cash. Overall, the results show that the business should focus its stock on the products with the highest percentages, particularly chocolate muffins, watermelon, cappuccino and caramel latte. Using the survey results in this way can help reduce unnecessary stock, meet customer preferences and improve the chances of making more sales because the products are based on what the students actually want. We bake muffins from scratch, cooperate with local vendors to supply us with fresh fruit, and brew our own coffee. We sell to fellow students and use social media to manage demand. 1. POLITICAL FACTORS A political factor is when a government policy or decision that affects businesses, such as an increase in taxes (Kotler & Keller, 2016). Muffins (Political): Institutional Permission: There is a food law (Act 54 of 1972). It is for all baked things like muffins. Even though we bake at home and sell at school, our muffins must be clean and safe. We need a COA paper from the municipality. It is R825 and it works for 1 year. VAT went up by 0.5%. So flour, sugar, eggs, butter and baking powder now cost more. We will make less profit. How We Will ACHIEVE This (Muffins): We will approach the SRC to help us secure a formal, designated trading spot on campus with a written agreement. We will apply for our COA as a group and split the cost. We will keep a hygiene logbook to prove we follow the rules. We will buy ingredients in bulk from wholesale stores like Makro or Food Lover
Data Analysis The survey results provide a clear indication of the products that students are most interested in buying. For muffins, 53.3% of respondents preferred chocolate muffins, making them the most popular choice, followed by vanilla muffins at 22.9% and caramel muffins at 17.1%. This suggests that chocolate muffins should be the main muffin product offered because they have the highest demand. In terms of fruit, watermelon was the most preferred at 34.3%, followed closely by bananas at 32.4%, while oranges accounted for 19% and apples 14.3%. Therefore, the food cart should prioritise watermelon and bananas, while still offering smaller quantities of oranges and apples to provide customers with variety. The coffee results also show strong demand for cappuccino at 47.6% and caramel latte at 39%, compared with 8.6% for macchiato, while mocha had the smallest share. This indicates that cappuccino and caramel latte would be the best coffee options to stock in larger quantities. The survey also showed that 59% of respondents preferred brown sugar, compared with 41% who preferred white sugar. This means brown sugar should be made readily available, while white sugar can still be offered as an alternative. Payment preferences were also important, with 61.5% preferring card payments, 32.7% preferring cash, and the remaining respondents choosing transfer payments. This suggests that the food cart should have a reliable card-payment option while still accepting cash. Overall, the results show that the business should focus its stock on the products with the highest percentages, particularly chocolate muffins, watermelon, cappuccino and caramel latte. Using the survey results in this way can help reduce unnecessary stock, meet customer preferences and improve the chances of making more sales because the products are based on what the students actually want. We bake muffins from scratch, cooperate with local vendors to supply us with fresh fruit, and brew our own coffee. We sell to fellow students and use social media to manage demand. 1. POLITICAL FACTORS A political factor is when a government policy or decision that affects businesses, such as an increase in taxes (Kotler & Keller, 2016). Muffins (Political): Institutional Permission: There is a food law (Act 54 of 1972). It is for all baked things like muffins. Even though we bake at home and sell at school, our muffins must be clean and safe. We need a COA paper from the municipality. It is R825 and it works for 1 year. VAT went up by 0.5%. So flour, sugar, eggs, butter and baking powder now cost more. We will make less profit. How We Will ACHIEVE This (Muffins): We will approach the SRC to help us secure a formal, designated trading spot on campus with a written agreement. We will apply for our COA as a group and split the cost. We will keep a hygiene logbook to prove we follow the rules. We will buy ingredients in bulk from wholesale stores like Makro or Food Lover
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This report highlights key insights for optimising stock and operations in a student-focused environment. Chocolate muffins are the top-selling item at 53.3%, with a recommendation to prioritise watermelon and bananas. In-house baking and local sourcing of fresh fruit are essential for compliance and freshness. To manage demand effectively, leveraging social media is advised. Additionally, controlling costs through readily available brown sugar and prioritising card payments while ensuring...