Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

HOTDOGSINTHECITY Hotdogsinthecity,its about a cafe for Hotdogs and soft drinks around my city and countrywide at large,delivering door to door making it easy,saving time and cheaper for customers to get and enjoy their snack.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

HOTDOGSINTHECITY My startup is all about selling and delivering of hotdogs and softdrinks,delivering right at your door,workplace etc. Having a cafe where customers will come relax and enjoy having their hotdog and softdrinks while being entertained by live music.Also Making customers enjoy prepared hotdogs at their site while delivered.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

Main problem is to solve unemployment,through my business I will create employment to both genders,starting from delivery people,chefs,waiter and waitress, talented youths to entertain customers.Through this it will create great impact to the society financiallly,job security,flexibility,networking and even career development in food industry

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

1.Time management Having delivery in this project will really aid in time management,this is to people working in offices,getting time to go and buy a snack is tricky and they end up not buying one instead waiting for lunch breaks.We can deliver right at their workplaces and saves them more. 2.Affordabilty It will be affordable to everyone,getting the snack and being delivered at a free cost will be affordable and customer enjoys the service and the snack,from the amount we will be selling it will be very affordable to everyone 3.Transparency Customers can see their Hotdog being prepared at the Cafe and even at their delivery which increases trust in hygiene and quality of their snack

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

In vendoring hotdogs and softdrinks it is crusual to identify and understand your target beneficiaries, But our most targeted beneficiaries are 1.Office workers and commuters Quick lunch and snacks at the office or after work 2. Students This are one of the top beneficiaries we are targeting,me being a student and selling to them,80% who were my customers were students,this created a great progress in the business. 3.Events Festivals,concerts,sports and many other events. Most require fast food and softdrinks this will also create great impact in the business 4.family and children Family time having goodtime at the cafes while being entertained by live music.

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-06-06

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

2

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

1

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

1.Lilian Wambui Student pursuing Hospitality Management helped so much in coming up with new ideas on how to prepare the hotdogs in a unique and attractive way,helped alot in getting more customers 2.Danglen Content marketer Did vlogs,took pictures in order to reach a wider audience and attract customers to order hotdogs around town

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://www.instagram.com/hotdogs_in_the_city?igsh=NDBqcnZnaXV2bmo5

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

d) Primary commodities (food, drink, household and personal products)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

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02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Job creation Selling hotdogs can motivate people in creating their on jobs no matter how small,income will be generated and this will reduce poverty 2.Access to food Offering budget friendly snacks,even those with limited financial resources can be able to afford the snack 3.community support Stimulates economic activity within communities leading to local economic development hence reducing poverty 4.livelihoods By selling hotdogs,employees can earn a steady income providing financial stability for themselves and family 5.Porverty Alleviation Income generated from hotdogsales can help individuals meet their basic needs such as food,shelter,education therefor reducing poverty 6.Training opportunity Getting skills and knowledge about the business will empower them to come up with ideas and start their own business

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

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02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

1.Affordablefood hotdogs being low-cost it can provide an affordable food option for people,hence reducing hunger. 2.community engagement Hotdogs cafes can become community hubs offering not just food but a place for social interaction through this,communities will discuss on how to end hunger 3.Supporting local Agriculture If ingridients for hotdogs are sourced locally this can support local farmers and agricultural economy leading to sustainable food system.

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

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02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

1,Nutrition and food safety ensuring htdogs are made with high quality ingridients and proper food safety standards,providing reliable source o proteins and nutrients enhancing thier nutritional value 2.Acces to food in areas where food is limited and expensive,hotdogs can offer a convinient and affordable meal option 3.Healthy variants Offering healthy versions of hotdogs such as those made with lean meat ,wholegrain buns and fresh vegetables can promote better dietry habits and reduce health issues 4.Community health initiatives Participate in community health initiatives b distributing educational materials about healthy eating.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

1.Funding education Profits rom hotdogs sales can be used to support educational initiatives such as school supplies and educational programs. 2.Employement for students Can provide partime jobs or students giving them opportunity to earn money to pay for their education. 3.Practical learning Operating a hotdog business can serve as teaching valuable skills such as entrepreneurship customer service. 4.Inspiring entrepreneurship Seeing successful local business can inspire students t pursue their entrepreneurial dreams showing them it is possible to create manage a business. Through this mechanism , the sale of hotdogs can contribute to the broader goal of improving access to quality education and supporting educational development in communities.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

1,Equal employment hiring Ladies for various roles such as cashier ,waitress and manager.through this can create gender equality at work. 2,Training skills Providing training programs for women in areas such as business management and financial literacy can help bridge the gender gap in skills and knowledge. 3,Workbalance Hotdog business can offer flexibility working hours which can help women balance work and family responsibility more effectively . 4.Role models and leadership Successful women entrepreneurs in the hotdog business can serve as a role models and inspire other women and girls to pursue their own business ventures, 5,Community impact Hotdog sellers can use their platforms to advocate for gender equality , supporting initiatives and programs that aim to reduce gender inequality.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

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02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

1.Public awareness Can create awareness through platforms , the importance of cleaning water and proper sanitation 2.Supporting clean water A potion of profits from selling snacks can be donated to organization and projects the focus on providing clean water and sanitation facilities. 3.Community work Sponsoring local clean up efforts , water conservation campaigns and sanitation improvement projects. 4.Safehandling food High level of handling food hygienically help prevent foodborne diseases,which are often linked to poor sanitation. 5.Education and training Sellers and customers can receive and provide training on water conservation,proper sanitation and hygiene practices.

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

5

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

1,Advocacy and leadership As the business grows and profit margin is archived one can become an advocate for clean energies using platforms to promote policies. 2.Innovation and technology Vendors can explore innovative technology such as energy sufficient cooking equipment or off grid energy solutions. 3.Partnering The business can partner with clean energy providers to access affordable renewable energy options. 4.Renewable sources Sellers can invest in renewable energy sources such as solar panels to power hotdog cafes.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

1.Job creation This business will create job opportunities such as cooks,vendors custmer services and even cashiers.This helps reduce unemployment which is my major goal and reduce poverty. 2.Skills development Employees will acquire skills such us customer skills , business management and will enhance decent work in the business. 3.Economic participation Selling of hotdog will enable to access a wide range of people including the disadvantaged background people. This promotes more people to participate in the economy. 4.Market expansion The startup can expand into new markets new places creating innovative food can lead to economic growth and the creation of job opportunities.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

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02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

1.Infrustructure development successful hotdog business can stimulate the development o local infrastructure. 2.Supply chain enhancement The startup will contribute to the food supply chain by creating demand for local ;produce such us meat and other ingredients 3.Mobile infrastructure The start up will operate through mobile stands cafes or food trucks which requires a different kind of infrastructure compound to traditional restaurants. 4.Supporting small business Supporting upcoming small business with our profits thus enhancing to innovation and improve their own opperations. .

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

1.Job creation Creating employment for individuals who struggle to find work.This jobs can be accessible to people with varying levels of education 2.Affordable food options Hotdogs are typically a low cost food option making them accessible to people with limited financial resources. Providing affordable food helps to ensure the low income individuals have access to convenient and nutritious value. By fostering entrepreneurship ,promoting community engagement , stimulating economic growth and aiding skills development , the selling of hotdog can play a role reducing economic inequality and promoting social inclusion.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

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02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

1.Urban food accessibility Hotdogs cafes can provide convenient and affordable food options in urban areas this helps to improve access of food , contributing to food security and marketing cities more livable. 2.Supporting local economics Selling hotdogs locally supports local farmers and suppliers , this reduces transportation emissions and fosters a resilient local economy.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

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02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

1.Minimising food waste Donating unsold but safe-to-eat hotdogs to local food banks can help to minimize wastage. 2.Local sourcing Sourcing ingredients locally reduces transportation emissions and support local economics. 3.Energy-efficient operations Employing energy-efficient cooking methods and equipment can reduce the overall energy consumption. 4.Sourcing ingredients Using sustainable sourced meat and other ingredients ensures that the ;production process has minimal negative impact to the environment.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

2

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Business may invest in carbon offset programs through this it can contribute to climate action reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

1.Reducing plastic use. Recycling of bottle for soft drinks re-usable packaging instead of single use plastics this can help to reduce amount of plastic waste that ends up in oceans thus helps prevent harm to marine life. 2,Waste management. Waste disposal practices including composting this helps reduce waste entering water body. 3.Supporting ocean friendly initiatives. The startup can partner with organizations that work towards ocean conservation this can include funding marine protected areas or contributing to research and conservation programs.

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

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02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

Environmentally friendly packaging' Through this can reduce litter and pollution protecting terrestrial ecosystem from waste and plastic contamination. 2.Reducing food waste. Efficient inventory management and donation of surplus food to local shelters can help reduce food wastage. 3.Supporting local farmers. Purchasing ingredients from local farmers supports sustainable farming practices and helps maintaining biodiversity.

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

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02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

1.Conflict resolution. The business can play a role in mediating small conflicts and fostering dialogue among community members. 2.Co-orporate social responsibility. Hotdog business can engage in co-operate social responsibility initiatives such as sponsoring local events or supporting local charities.

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

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02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

1.Collaborating with local farmers and suppliers. By farming partners with local farms and suppliers the startup can ensure a steady supply of fresh locally sourced ingredients. 2.Partnering with community organization. This can help address broader social issues such as donating surplus food can help combat hunger and reduce waste. 3.Engaging with education institution. Partnering with schools and universities for educational and entrepreneurship promoting awareness. 4.Involvement in local government programs. Participating in local government initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable business practices such as recycling programs. 5.Leveraging technology and innovation. Partnering with technical companies or startups to implement innovative solutions for supply chain management waste reduction and customer engagement improving efficiency and sustainability practices.

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

4

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

5

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

6

06.08 Justification for my startup

The are countable hotdogs sellers in my city but they don't do deliveries to your place. As i was selling hotdogs i did deliveries to workplaces which made me get alot of customer customer request and growth to my business. Through this i archive profit margin and increase my stock and extended geographically.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

i have countable competitors. I found them in the business and took a risk since in my city hotdog vendors are few. I came with an idea of delivering my hotdogs right at workplaces. Advertised my business around town Offices , business centers and with matter of time i received orders and delivered . What made my customers attracted to my business, once you have placed an order i prepared the hotdog on your site. This made me stand out from the others getting a good customer experience through my innovation and marketing. Maintaining consistency and listening to my customers review.

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?