Factual data · GO/NO-GO verdict · Financial model calibrated over 24 months
Launching a catering business in Lausanne requires an HACCP-compliant lab, a refrigerated vehicle and contained investment (67K CHF-250K CHF CHF). Target net margin 15 %, payback at 24 months.
Dominant profile: business · etudiante
Competitive density: high (dense supply, segmentation required).
Dominant players: independents (60-70 %) competing with established chains (McDonald's, Subway, Starbucks).
Positioning recommendation: Premium positioning defensible thanks to comfortable sector margin.
| Indicator | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 revenue | 190K CHF → 560K CHF | ×1,18 (ramp-up) | ×1,32 (steady-state) |
| Target net margin | negative to low | 11 % | 17 % |
| Working capital (days of revenue) | 45-60 d | 35-50 d | 30-45 d |
| Cumulative ROI | investment | ~50 % | Payback at 24 months |
These ratios are calibrated on MarketLens sector benchmarks and adjusted by local coefficients of Lausanne, Switzerland (cost +75% vs average, income +55% vs average).
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