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. |