414 Gerard Ave, Mott Haven secured. Abdual confirmed as 33% equity partner — contributing rent-free space (12 months), Type I hood installation, and grease trap. Target opening: Q1 2027.
Raise Target
$400K
Founder + BXEDC + SBA
Monthly Burn
~$27K
Pre-opening est.
Breakeven
~65
Customers / day
Target Open
Q1 '27
7-month build timeline
Phase Progress
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Action Items
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Critical Path Risks
Master Lease Review
Attorney review of Abdual's master lease before any build-out spend. Sublet rights and TI allowance must be confirmed in writing.
SLA License Lead Time
NY State Liquor Authority applications take 6–8 months. File early — delays block soft launch revenue.
Con Edison Commercial
Commercial service upgrade applications require 60–90 days. Apply immediately after permits are filed.
The Team
B
Brandon Gloster
Co-Founder
Bakery ops, brand strategy & design. Leading build-out coordination and creative direction.
C
Christopher Thomas
Co-Founder
F&B management & finance. Overseeing capital raises, vendor negotiations, and P&L.
A
Abdual
Partner & Investor
Holds master lease at 414 Gerard Ave. 33% equity. Contributing space, hood & grease trap.
D
Daniel
Culinary Consultant
Menu development, BOH operations & recipe standardization for launch.
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Space confirmed: 414 Gerard Ave, Mott Haven. ~1,800 sq ft, 75ft frontage, 12–13ft ceilings. Existing restroom, downstairs office, rear parking. Abdual covering hood, grease trap & rent.
Landlord’s Work (Abdual)
B&C Build-Out Scope
Equipment Plan
Refurb-first strategy
| Item | Strategy | Low | High | Priority | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Kitchen — BOH | |||||
| Commercial Range (6-burner) | Refurb OK | $2,800 | $5,500 | Critical | Atosa, Imperial |
| Double-Deck Convection Oven | Refurb OK | $4,500 | $9,000 | Critical | Blodgett, Vulcan |
| Deck Oven (Bakery) | Refurb OK | $6,000 | $18,000 | Critical | Bongard, Sveba |
| Proofer / Retarder | Refurb OK | $2,500 | $5,000 | High | Doyon, Electrolux |
| Reach-In Refrigerator | Refurb OK | $1,500 | $3,500 | Critical | True, Turbo Air |
| Walk-In Cooler/Freezer | New recommended | $8,000 | $20,000 | Critical | NSF, installed |
| Commercial Dishwasher | Refurb OK | $1,800 | $4,000 | High | Hobart, Champion |
| 3-Compartment Sink | New (code) | $800 | $1,500 | Critical | DOH required |
| Hand Wash Sinks x2 | New (code) | $400 | $800 | Critical | DOH required |
| NSF Prep Tables | Refurb OK | $600 | $1,200 | High | Atosa, John Boos |
| Bakery Equipment | |||||
| Stand Mixer (20–30 qt) | Refurb OK | $1,200 | $3,500 | Critical | Hobart, Globe |
| Dough Sheeter | Refurb OK | $1,500 | $4,000 | High | Rondo, Omcan |
| Bread Slicer | Refurb OK | $800 | $2,000 | Standard | Berkel, Oliver |
| Front of House | |||||
| POS System (Toast) | New | $1,500 | $3,000 | Critical | Hardware + software |
| Display Cases x2 | Refurb OK | $1,200 | $3,000 | High | Federal, Structural |
| Espresso Machine | New / Certified Refurb | $3,000 | $8,000 | High | La Marzocco, Nuova |
| HVAC & Ventilation (Abdual Covers) | |||||
| Type I Hood System | Abdual covers | $0 | $0 | Committed | ~$35K–$95K value |
| Makeup Air Unit | Abdual covers | $0 | $0 | Committed | Included w/ hood |
| Grease Trap | Abdual covers | $0 | $0 | Committed | DEP compliant |
Log all GC bids, architect quotes, equipment prices, and service proposals here.
| Vendor | Category | Amount | Status | Date | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No quotes logged yet. Add your first one above. | ||||||
No-rent scenario active: Abdual’s contribution eliminates ~$5,000–$8,700/month in occupancy cost for the first 12 months — adding $60K–$105K directly to runway.
Total Raise
$400K
Target capital
Abdual (33%)
~$132K
In-kind + cash equiv.
Founders (17%)
~$68K
Brandon & Chris
BXEDC + SBA
~$200K
Grants + loans
Pre-Opening Budget
| Category | Low | High | Who Covers | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (12 months) | $0 | $0 | Abdual (committed) | Committed |
| Type I Hood + Ventilation | $0 | $0 | Abdual (committed) | Committed |
| Grease Trap | $0 | $0 | Abdual (committed) | Committed |
| Architect + DOB Permits | $15,000 | $35,000 | B&C | In Progress |
| Construction (GC) | $120,000 | $260,000 | B&C | Phase 3 |
| Equipment (refurb-first) | $44,000 | $122,000 | B&C | Phase 3 |
| Working Capital (3 mo.) | $85,000 | $140,000 | B&C | Phase 4 |
| Pre-Opening Payroll | $30,000 | $52,000 | B&C | Phase 4 |
| Marketing & Branding | $15,000 | $30,000 | B&C | Phase 5 |
| Contingency (10%) | $34,000 | $69,000 | B&C | Reserved |
| Total | $343,000 | $708,000 | ||
Monthly P&L Projection (No Rent)
| Line Item | Low | Base | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Revenue | $45,000 | $65,000 | $90,000 |
| COGS (28–32%) | $(14,400) | $(19,500) | $(25,200) |
| Gross Profit | $30,600 | $45,500 | $64,800 |
| Labor (30–35%) | $(16,000) | $(22,000) | $(28,000) |
| Utilities | $(2,500) | $(3,000) | $(4,000) |
| Insurance | $(800) | $(800) | $(1,000) |
| Marketing | $(1,500) | $(2,000) | $(3,000) |
| Misc. / Supplies | $(1,000) | $(1,500) | $(2,000) |
| Net (No Rent) | $8,800 | $16,200 | $26,800 |
| If Rent ($5K–$8.7K/mo) | $(5,000) | $(6,500) | $(8,700) |
| Net (With Rent) | $3,800 | $9,700 | $18,100 |
Supplier directory for ingredients, equipment, and professional services.
Ingredients & Sourcing
Wholesale
Restaurant Depot
Bulk dry goods, paper, cleaning. Nearest: Mott Haven / Hunt’s Point.
Specialty
Baldor Specialty Foods
Premium produce, specialty imports. Bronx-based distribution hub.
baldorfood.com →Caribbean
RobustFOODS
Caribbean & West Indian specialty ingredients. Scotch bonnet, ackee, sea moss, sorrel.
Dairy + Protein
Sysco Metro NY
Dairy, proteins, frozen goods. Full-service broadline distributor.
sysco.com →Caribbean Staples
Goya Foods
Wholesale Caribbean and Latin staples. Coconut milk, plantains, sofrito.
Local
Bronx Co-op Market
Local & regional produce. Great for farm-to-table story and community ties.
Equipment Vendors
New + Refurb
Katom Restaurant Supply
Large inventory, competitive pricing on new and certified refurb equipment.
katom.com →Online
WebstaurantStore
Best for small ware, prep tools, and commodity equipment at low cost.
webstaurantstore.com →NYC Local
TriMark USA — NY
NY-based commercial equipment dealer. Good for walk-ins and custom install.
trimarkusa.com →Used / Auction
Avondale Industries
Used restaurant equipment in the NY metro area. Great for refurb-first items.
Bakery Specialist
Ace Mart
Bakery and pastry equipment focus. Deck ovens, proofers, sheeters.
acemart.com →Parts + Service
Parts Town
OEM parts for major equipment brands. Critical for refurb maintenance plan.
partstown.com →Professional Services
Economic Dev.
BXEDC
Bronx Economic Development Corp. Grants, loans, and technical assistance for Bronx businesses.
bxedc.org →SBA Lending
SBA New York District
7(a) and 504 loans for equipment and real estate. Apply early — 60–90 day process.
sba.gov →Liquor License
NYS Liquor Authority
SLA licensing for on-premise consumption. File 6–8 months before planned opening.
sla.ny.gov →Permits
NYC Dept. of Buildings
DOB permits for all construction work. Architect must file on your behalf.
nyc.gov/dob →Utilities
Con Edison
Commercial gas and electric service. Apply for commercial account upgrade immediately post-permit.
coned.com →Consulting
Karp Strategies
NYC restaurant consultants with BXEDC relationships. Help navigating incentives and site work.
karpstrategies.com →Legal items are time-sensitive. SLA filing and lease attorney review should start immediately — delays in either can push the opening by months.
Active Legal Workstreams
| Item | Owner | Status | Priority | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lease & Space | ||||
| Master lease attorney review | Brandon | In Progress | Critical | Confirm sublet rights, TI allowance, term length |
| Sublease / occupancy agreement | Brandon + Abdual | Todo | Critical | Formalize B&C's rights at 414 Gerard |
| Entity & Equity | ||||
| LLC formation (B&C Bakeries LLC) | Brandon + Chris | In Progress | Critical | NY LLC — Articles of Organization, EIN |
| Operating agreement (equity split) | All Partners | Todo | Critical | Brandon, Chris, Abdual — equity TBD |
| Business bank account | Chris | Todo | High | Requires EIN + LLC docs |
| Permits & Licenses | ||||
| DOH food service permit | Brandon | Todo | Critical | NYC Dept. of Health — required before opening |
| DOB work permits (GC files) | Architect / GC | Todo | Critical | Post-architect filing, Phase 2 |
| FDNY / C of O compliance | Architect | Todo | High | Fire suppression, egress, occupancy load |
| Financing | ||||
| BXEDC grant application | Chris | Todo | High | Bronx-based business incentive |
| SBA 7(a) loan pre-qualification | Chris | Todo | High | 60–90 day process — start early |
| SLA on-premise license application | Chris | Todo | Critical | File 6–8 months before target open. No delays. |
Key Upcoming Dates
Month 1 (Now)
LLC Formation & Lease Review
File Articles of Organization. Attorney reviews master lease. Open business bank account.
Month 1–2
Operating Agreement + Capital Commitments
Finalize equity split, contribution schedules, and member rights in the operating agreement.
Month 2
Architect Engagement + DOB Filing
Engage licensed architect. Submit DOB permit application with construction drawings.
Month 2–3
SLA License Application
File on-premise liquor license with NYS Liquor Authority. 6–8 month processing window begins.
Month 3
Permits Approved / GC Mobilizes
DOB approves permits. General contractor begins build-out. Con Edison service upgrade underway.
Month 6
DOH Inspection + Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspections. DOH food service permit issued. C of O from DOB. Ready for soft launch.
Central document library for the founding team. Files are hosted in the B&C shared folder.
Financial
HTML
Opening Roadmap
HTML
Sales Projection
Excel
Pre-Opening Budget
PDF
Capital Raise Summary
Legal
PDF
Operating Agreement
PDF
Master Lease (414 Gerard)
PDF
SLA Application
PDF
Articles of Organization
Business Planning
Doc
Business Plan
PDF
Site Plan (414 Gerard)
Portal
Working Menu
Sheet
Vendor Directory
Brand & Marketing
PDF
Brand Guidelines
Folder
Photography Assets
Doc
Social Media Plan
HTML
Launch Hub
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