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+ + +The Daily Pour is a mobile drive-through coffee trailer business operating from +high-traffic parking lots in South Bend, Indiana and the surrounding NW Indiana / Southern Michigan +region. We serve premium espresso, specialty drinks, drip coffee, teas, and baked goods from a +fully self-contained, solar-capable trailer — no brick-and-mortar lease, no buildout delay, and +minimal overhead.
+ +The company is structured for rapid, capital-efficient expansion: each profitable trailer funds +the next. We target high-traffic locations — busy retail corridors, hospital campuses, university +perimeters, industrial parks, and underutilized commercial lots where drive-through coffee isn't +currently served.
+ +| Legal Name | SnS Hospitality Group LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA | The Daily Pour |
| Type | Multi-Member LLC (Indiana) |
| EIN | 42-4288652 |
| Formation Date | August 6, 2026 |
| Parent Company | SnS Network Solutions Holdings LLC (EIN 42-4099038) |
| Principal Office | 759 Boxwood Dr, South Bend, IN 46614 |
| Ownership | Samuel S. James (85%) via Holdings LLC + Kiowa Scott (15%) |
| Industry | Mobile Food Service (NAICS 722330) |
SnS Hospitality Group LLC provides high-quality, affordable coffee and specialty beverages through +a fleet of mobile drive-through trailers deployed in underserved, high-traffic locations across +Northwest Indiana and Southern Michigan. We create jobs, serve our community, and build sustainable +wealth through disciplined operations and thoughtful expansion.
+ +10 branded coffee trailers operating across NW Indiana and Southern Michigan within 5 years — +each a neighborhood fixture, each creating local jobs, each profitable within 90 days of launch.
+ + +The Daily Pour serves a focused, high-margin menu from a drive-through window:
+Northwest Indiana and Southern Michigan — primarily St. Joseph County (South Bend, Mishawaka, +Granger) and LaPorte County. Population served: ~275,000+ in the immediate metro area.
+ +The U.S. coffee market exceeds $100 billion annually. Specialty coffee represents 60%+ of +consumption. The mobile coffee segment is growing as consumers prioritize convenience, speed, +and quality over sit-down experiences. Drive-through represents the highest-growth channel in +food service.
+ +| Competitor | Type | Our Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Brick-and-mortar drive-through | We go WHERE they aren't — parking lots, closed businesses, underserved areas |
| Dunkin' | Brick-and-mortar | Higher quality beans (local roaster), specialty drinks they don't offer |
| Local coffee shops | Sit-down cafes | We're drive-through only — speed + convenience, different customer |
| Gas station coffee | Self-serve | Premium quality, handcrafted drinks vs. sitting in a pot for hours |
| Other food trucks | Mobile | Coffee is year-round; food trucks die in Midwest winter |
We primarily target high-traffic areas where drive-through coffee is underserved or nonexistent:
+| Name | Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel S. James Managing Member (85%) |
+ CEO / Capital & Strategy | +Capital investment, funding applications, bank accounts, expansion timing, technology/network infrastructure, final authority on major decisions | +
| Kiowa Scott Member (15%) |
+ Operations Director | +Compliance & permits, site selection & lot negotiations, SOPs development, grant sourcing, growth planning, recruiting Location Managers | +
| TBD (Hiring) |
+ Location Manager (T00-DRIP) | +Day-to-day trailer operations, opening/closing, scheduling staff, supply ordering, customer service, quality control | +
Samuel S. James brings 10+ years of technology infrastructure experience (network +engineering, system design, project management) with a strong background in operations, logistics, +and scalable systems. He holds certifications in networking (CCENT, Cisco Specialist) and cloud +infrastructure (AWS Cloud Practitioner). His technology expertise enables fully self-contained, +remotely monitored trailer operations with enterprise-grade security and POS systems.
+ +Kiowa Scott brings operational management experience with a focus on compliance, +location scouting, and building repeatable business systems. Her equity vests over 12 months of +active service, aligning her incentives with the company's long-term success.
+ +| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enclosed cargo trailer (8×14-16, used) | $7,500 |
| Interior buildout (electrical, plumbing, counters, window) | $10,000 |
| Espresso machine (Nuova Simonelli Appia Life 2-Group) | $9,000 |
| Grinder (Eureka Atom 75) | $2,000 |
| Kitchen equipment (blenders, fridge, freezer, ice maker, microwave) | $1,760 |
| Water system (tanks, pump, heater, sinks, plumbing) | $1,640 |
| Power system (generator, battery, inverter, solar-ready) | $3,520 |
| Climate (48V DC mini split heat pump) | $1,200 |
| Networking & security (cameras, NVR, switch, modem, UPS) | $760 |
| POS & payment (Square Terminal, iPad, cash drawer) | $879 |
| Signage & exterior (menu board, vinyl wrap, A-frame sign) | $2,860 |
| Initial supplies (beans, milk, cups, syrups) | $1,050 |
| Permits & insurance | $2,300 |
| Subtotal (equipment + buildout) | ~$44,469 |
| 3-month operating reserve | $5,531 |
| Total Startup Investment | $50,000 |
| Item | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Location Manager salary (FT, loaded) | $2,880 | $34,560 |
| Part-time staff | $2,240 | $26,880 |
| Lot lease | $750 | $9,000 |
| Supplies (beans, milk, cups, syrups — 15% of revenue) | $3,120 | $37,440 |
| Insurance (GL + workers comp) | $330 | $3,960 |
| Fuel/propane | $130 | $1,560 |
| Water + waste (pump-outs) | $200 | $2,400 |
| Cellular data plan | $75 | $900 |
| Square processing fees (2.7%) | $560 | $6,720 |
| Misc/repairs | $300 | $3,600 |
| Total Monthly Operating Cost | $10,585 | $127,020 |
| Scenario | Customers/Day | Avg Ticket | Monthly Revenue | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 80 | $8 | $16,640 | $199,680 |
| Target | 100 | $8 | $20,800 | $249,600 |
| Above Average | 120 | $8 | $24,960 | $299,520 |
| Strong | 150 | $8 | $31,200 | $374,400 |
| Metric | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $20,800 | $249,600 |
| Total costs | $10,585 | $127,020 |
| Net Profit | $10,215 | $122,580 |
| Profit margin | 49.1% | |
| Break-even (customers/day) | ~51 customers/day | |
| Payback period (initial $50K) | ~5 months | |
| Year | Trailers | Annual Revenue | Annual Profit | Cumulative Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 1–2 | $249,600–499,200 | $126,228–252,456 | $50,000–85,000 |
| Year 2 | 4–5 | $998,400–1,248,000 | $504,912–631,140 | $155,000–190,000 |
| Year 3 | 6–7 | $1,497,600–1,747,200 | $757,368–883,596 | $225,000–260,000 |
| Year 4 | 8–9 | $1,996,800–2,246,400 | $1,009,824–1,136,052 | $295,000–330,000 |
| Year 5 | 10 | $2,496,000 | $1,262,280 | $365,000 |
| Category | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer + buildout | $17,500 | 35% |
| Equipment (espresso, kitchen, power, water) | $20,899 | 42% |
| Networking, security, POS | $1,639 | 3% |
| Signage, branding, initial supplies | $3,910 | 8% |
| Permits, insurance, legal | $2,300 | 5% |
| Operating reserve (3 months) | $3,752 | 7% |
| Total | $50,000 | 100% |
At target performance (100 customers/day), the trailer generates $10,215/month in net +profit. A $50,000 loan at 12% interest over 5 years = ~$1,112/month payment — well within +cash flow capacity with a 9.2:1 debt service coverage ratio.
+ +5:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday through Saturday (312 operating days/year). Closed Sundays.
+ +| Position | Hours | Rate | Monthly (loaded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location Manager (FT) | 40 hrs/wk | $18/hr | $2,880 |
| Part-time staff | Variable | — | $2,240 |
| Total labor | $5,120/mo |
Each trailer operates as a self-contained, remotely managed unit:
+| Risk | Likelihood | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Low customer count (under 50/day) | Low-Medium | Location mobility — move trailer to better spot. Marketing push. Signage visibility. |
| Weather (blizzards) | Low (5-10 days/yr) | Hot drinks = higher demand in cold. Only full blizzards close us. Budget for 312 operating days accounts for this. |
| Equipment failure | Medium | Warranty coverage, backup equipment plan, emergency service contacts on file. |
| Lot lease termination | Low | Trailer is mobile — relocate within days. Maintain relationships with multiple property owners. |
| Staff turnover | Medium | Competitive pay, simple SOPs, cross-training, Kiowa recruits replacements. |
| Competition (Starbucks/Dunkin enters same lot) | Very Low | We target locations they DON'T want (vacant lots, small parking areas). We move; they can't. |
| Permit/regulatory issues | Low | Kiowa manages all compliance. Permits secured before opening. Health dept relationship maintained. |
| Roaster | Location | Why | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bendix Coffee Roasters LocalPrimary | +South Bend | +Local Michiana roaster, wholesale partner program, small-batch | +bendixcoffee.com bendixcoffee@gmail.com |
+
| Revenant Coffee LocalBackup | +231 S Michigan St, South Bend | +Premium single-origin, transparent supply chain, specialty grade | +revenant.coffee | +
| Quad Coffee Lab Local | +South Bend area | +Small-batch, electric roasters, consistency | +quad.coffee | +
| Cloud Walking Coffee Local | +South Bend | +Makes in-house, retail presence, community brand | +cloudwalkingcoffee.com | +
| Coffee & Me LLC Local | +South Bend | +BBB accredited local roaster | +BBB listing | +
| Main Street Roasters Local | +Indiana | +Small-batch, labeled with roast date, ships statewide | +mainstreetroasters.com | +
| Black Ink Coffee Online | +Nationwide (free shipping) | +Wholesale specialty-grade, competitive pricing, backup/overflow option | +blackinkcoffee.com/wholesale | +
| Supplier | Type | Why | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Supply LocalPrimary (urgent) | +Walk-in, South Bend | +Local restaurant supply, same-day availability, no shipping wait | +shopatdean.com | +
| CiboWares OnlineOFFICIAL SUPPLIER | +Online wholesale | +Wide selection, case pricing, cups + lids + sleeves + straws + take-out containers — all disposables from one supplier | +cibowares.com | +
| Hot Cup Factory Online | +Online wholesale | +Coffee cup specialist, 80mm + 90mm lids, custom branded cups available | +hotcupfactory.com | +
| Servous Online | +Online wholesale | +Bulk paper + plastic cups, all sizes, restaurant-focused | +atyourservous.com | +
| WebstaurantStore Online | +Online wholesale | +Massive selection, lowest bulk prices (slower shipping) | +webstaurantstore.com | +
| Amazon Business OnlineBackup | +Online | +Fast shipping, price comparison, emergency orders | +business.amazon.com | +
| Supplier | Location | What | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFS (Gordon Food Service) LocalPrimary | +Multiple IN locations | +Full food distributor, dairy delivery, whole milk, oat milk, cream. No membership required. | +gfs.com | +
| Dean Supply LocalBackup | +South Bend | +Walk-in restaurant supply, dairy available same-day | +shopatdean.com | +
| Stanz Foodservice Local | +1840 Commerce Dr, South Bend | +Full-line distributor, founded 1923, delivery. Merged with Troyer Foods — verify current status. | +(574) area — verify current contact | +
| Restaurant Depot Regional | +Nearest: Chicago area | +Cash-and-carry wholesale, requires business license. Good for bulk runs. | +restaurantdepot.com | +
| Costco Business Center Regional | +Nearest: Indianapolis | +Bulk oat milk, whole milk, cream at wholesale prices | +costcobusinesscenter.com | +
| Pasture's Delights Local | +Decatur, IN | +Raw/local milk — niche option if you want "local dairy" marketing angle | +pasturesdelights.com | +
| Need | Primary | Backup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso beans | +Bendix Coffee Roasters | +Revenant Coffee | +Both South Bend. Local sourcing ✓ | +
| Drip coffee beans | +Bendix Coffee Roasters | +Main Street Roasters | +Different blend from espresso for variety | +
| Cups/lids/disposables (all) | +CiboWares (OFFICIAL) | +Dean Supply (local walk-in) | +One supplier for all disposables. Monthly bulk orders. | +
| Whole milk + cream | +GFS (delivery) | +Dean Supply | +2x/week delivery recommended | +
| Oat milk (Barista) | +GFS | +Amazon Business | +Keep 2-week buffer stock | +
| Syrups (Torani/Monin) | +Amazon Business / WebstaurantStore | +GFS | +Monthly order, shelf-stable | +