In Brgy. Poblacion, Polomolok, South Cotabato ________________________________________________________________ A Marketing Plan Presented to: Ms. Josamie M. Pagaran Hotel and Restaurant Management Department Mindanao Polytechnic College General Santos City ________________________________________________________________ In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirement off the Course in HRM 13 Sales and Marketing in Hospitality Industry ________________________________________________________________ By: Diaz, Jerelyn L. Gonzaga, Ilan Grace B. Largo, Jonathan B. Llamelo, Jellica M. Maharan, Sarah Jane C.
October 2015 ii
Acknowledgement
We, the researchers would like to express our gratitude towards the people who helped, supported and allocated time and efforts just for the completion of this Marketing Plan. Their outstanding contributions gave a big impact in fostering the researchers wisdom which it can be very beneficial in their future careers.
Special Thanks should be given to the Head Manager of Jollibee Polomolok Drive-Thru, Mr. Joseph Garces and the group who authorized the researchers to conduct an interview in their establishment despite of their busy schedules and daily operations.
To our HRM 13 subject teacher, Ms. Josamie M. Pagaran for the guidance and patience to correct problems and errors for the improvement and completion of this research work.
To the Researchers parents for providing unconditional love and financial matters used for the completion of this research papers.
And most of all, to our Almighty God, for the blessings that we receive everyday specially the wisdom that He bestowed upon us.
The Researchers iii
Table of Contents
Title Page i Acknowledgement ii Table of Contents iii-v List of Figures vi List of Tables vii Executive Summary viii-ix Chapter I Introduction 1 1.1 Rationale 1-2 1.2 Objectives 2-3 1.3 Importance of Marketing Plan 3 1.3.1 Company/Enterprise 3 1.3.2 Students/Researchers 4 1.3.3 Society/ Community 4 Chapter II Company Profile 5 2.1 Name of the Company 5 2.2 Nature of the Business 6 2.3 MAN Approach 6 2.3.1 Money/ Ability to Buy 6-7 2.3.2 Authority to Enter into Sales/ Contract 7-11 2.3.3 Needs and Wants Identified 11 2.3.3.1 Needs 11-12 2.3.3.2 Wants 12 iv
Chapter III Company Marketing Mix 13 3.1 Product Service Strategies 13 3.1.1 Product Line 14-16 3.1.2 Product Quality 16-17 3.1.3 Branding, Labeling, Packaging 17 3.1.3.1 Branding 17 3.1.3.2 Packaging 18-19 3.1.3.3 Labeling 19 3.1.4 Positioning Strategy 19 3.1.5 Market Share 20-21 3.2 Pricing Strategies 21 3.2.1 Pricing Method 21 3.2.2 Pricing Structure 22-25 3.3 Distribution Process 25-26 3.3.1 Sales Force Size 26 3.3.2 Channel of Distribution 26-27 3.3.3 Dealer Coverage Strategies 27 3.3.4 Order Processing 27-28 3.3.5 Collection of Terms 28 3.4 Promotional Strategies 28 3.4.1 Promotional Mix 29 3.4.2 Promotional Media 29 Chapter IV Conclusion and Recommendation 30 4.1 Conclusion 30 v
4.2 Recommendation 30 Bibliography 31-32 Appendices 33- Appendix A Letter to the Company 34 B Interview Questionnaire 35 C Branding and Packaging 36-37 D Labeling 38 E Product 39 F Annual Gross Sale 40 G BIR Permit 41 H Mayors Permit 42 I Fire Safety Inspection Cert. 43 J FILSCAP License 44 K EMB Permits and Cert. 45-46 L Certificate of Use or Occupancy 47 M Sanitary Permit 48 N Flyers 49 O Pictorials 50-51
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List of Figures
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1 Market Share 20 2 Channel of Distribution (Direct) 27
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List of Figures
Table Page
1 Product Line 14-16 2 Pricing Structure 22-25
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Executive Summary This part comprises of all the summary of each chapter including: Chapter I, Chapter II, Chapter III, and Chapter IV, which clearly indicates all the summarized information. Chapter I. This chapter deals with the introduction of the study which allows the readers to have knowledge about the companys profile including the rationale of the study which encompasses the fundamental and logical basis of reasons of the study: and the objectives which deals with on the outward things that the company can make use in seeking and achieving their goals; this is to determine the strategies beyond the entire business operation of Jollibee Branch Needs and Catering Services and to determine the operation of the business that influences the productivity of the industry as well as to determine the customer needs and the companys competitor to come up with the appropriate marketing strategies. It also includes the importance of the study of marketing plan that covers the company/enterprise which is to establish the needs and satisfaction of the customers. This chapter also states the importance of the study to the students and to the society. Moreover, students can gain and acquire sufficient knowledge in making marketing plan. Chapter II. It talks about the company profile which include the nature of the business or its history, how the owners started making and building this kind of business. Thus, MAN ( Money, Ability, Need) approach qualification occurs in a way that they can determine the people who patronize their products offered in the market. The company also identifies the human needs and wants in order for ix
them to meet the customers satisfaction regarding with their products especially the price since the customers have the ability and willingness to buy. Moreover, this chapter deals with different types of target market of the company and how the company copes up with the trends in the market as well as on how to achieve the needs and wants of the customer. In this chapter also, the company's legality to enter into sales/ contract and its compliance to all requirements for such catering business is being tackled. Chapter III. This chapter describes the companys marketing mix strategies containing the product line, product quality, branding, packaging, labeling, and positioning strategies and market share. In order for the company to achieve their goals and objectives, the products they sell must be in good quality and appealing to the customers in terms of the branding, packaging, and labeling. Pricing strategies includes pricing method and pricing structure, and distribution strategies have sales force size, channel of distribution, dealer coverage strategies and order processing and collection of terms. The promotional strategies contain the promotional mix and the promotional media. Chapter IV. It contains the conclusions, recommendations and the observations of the researchers that provided them more knowledge on how a certain catering business operates. In this chapter also, the researchers stated their recommendations.