Project name: Second restaurant Venue Expansion Project

Project Objectives

The high-level goals of the project are to open a second venue for the restaurant in another city, thereby expanding the customer base, increasing brand presence, and generating additional revenue. The success criteria for the project include:

1. Opening the second venue within a timeline of six months from the project start.
2. Increasing the customer base by 30% within the first year of the second venue's operation.
3. Achieving a positive return on investment within two years of the second venue's operation.

Product Scope Description

The project involves opening a new restaurant venue in another city. The venue should replicate the brand and concept of the existing restaurant while catering to the specific requirements and preferences of the target market in the new city. The scope includes but is not limited to:

1. Location scouting and selection of a suitable site.
2. Renovation and interior design of the new venue.
3. Equipment procurement and installation.
4. Hiring and training of staff for the second venue.
5. Marketing and promotional activities to introduce the new venue to the target market.

Acceptance Criteria

The acceptance of the project deliverables will be based on the following criteria:

1. The second venue is successfully opened within the designated timeline of six months.
2. The new venue is operational and fully equipped with all necessary facilities and equipment.
3. The staff for the second venue is hired, trained, and ready to provide high-quality service.
4. The marketing and promotional activities effectively introduce the new venue to the target market and generate customer interest.

Stakeholder Register Template

Project manager

Simonetta

Project phase

Execution

Name	Role	Contact	Category / Level of Authority	Interest	Influence	Expectations	Communication Requirements
Simonetta	Project manager	Email	High/decision maker			Successful second venue opening	Regular project updates and key decisions
Fabio	Project coordinator	Email	Medium/coordinator			Smooth meeting facilitation	Timely meeting updates and agenda distribution
Andrea	Documentation	Email	Low/supportive			Accurate meeting notes and documentation	Meeting minutes sharing and availability
Attilio	Business Development	Email	Low/contributor			New business opportunities	Relevant updates and involvement in decision-making processes
Alisha	Marketing	Email	Low/contributor			Increased brand presence	Marketing-related updates and involvement
Giordan	Resource allocation	Email	Low/contributor			Effective resource management	Resource-related updates and involvement
Gabriel	Budget management	Email	Low/contributor			Cost-effective project execution	Budget-related updates and involvement

Following the information above, develop a Project Management Plan using the template below.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN

Document Management Distribution List

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Name	Position	Signature	Date

Version Control

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Revision #	Change Description	Approval Date	Author

Project Registration

Project Name
Project #
Creation Date
Sponsor/Client
Project Manager

Executive SummaryRationale

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Business Drivers

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Key Objectives

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Benefits

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Impacts

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Contents Page

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Project Information 1. Integration Management 1.1. Methodology

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1.2. Change Control

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1.3. Performance Reporting

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1.4. Audit

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1.5. Dependencies

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2. Scope Management 2.1. Deliverables

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2.2. Inclusions

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2.3. Exclusions

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2.4. Handover

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3. Time Management 3.1. Schedule

Record the details of all stages and tasks (using a work breakdown structure format) required to be performed for the project including calculations, confidence and contingencies.

Schedule all project work using a Gantt chart (bar chart or similar).

3.2. Milestones

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4. Cost Management 4.1. Budget

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4.2. Estimating methodology

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4.3. Confidence level

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4.4. Contingency

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4.5. Source of Funds

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4.6. Cash Flow

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5. Human Resource Management 5.1. Stakeholders

Record the details (role, responsibility, information needs ...) of all stakeholders for the project.

5.2. Resource Capability

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Include reference to equipment, facilities and materials where required.

6. Communications Management 6.1. Organisational Structure

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6.2. Escalation

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7. Procurement and Contracts Management

Record all information supporting the decision to make or buy. This should include reference to:

• procurement planning
• solicitation planning
• solicitation
• source selection
• contract administration
• contract close-out.

8. Risk Management 8.1. Constraints

Record all constraints that will restrict the performance and delivery of the project (and possible treatment strategies).

8.2. Assumptions

Record all assumptions (accepted as correct) that will impact the performance and delivery of the project.

8.3. Potential Issues

Record all potential issues impacting the performance and delivery of the project (and possible treatment strategies).

8.4. Risk

Record all internal and external sources of risk in a risk register, including:

• probability
• consequence
• priority
• strategy
• accountability
• review.

9. Quality Management

Record all required standards and definitions of quality required by the project.

Record how quality will be designed into the project with reference to:

• quality planning
• quality assurance
• quality control
• quality (continuous) improvement.

AuthorisationRecommendation

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Approval

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Approved Postponed Cancelled Review

Sign off

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Name	Role	Signature	Date

Appendices

Record the details of any other information and or documentation supporting the project.

Should include the following:

• Schedule
• Cost breakdown structure and S Curve
• Organisational structure
• Responsibility Matrix
• Communications Diagram
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Communications Plan
• Quality Plan
• Risk Management Plan
• Procurement Plan
• Change Management Process
• Change Register
• Change Requests