Business Planning Services


tafford Sports provides clients with a comprehensive Business Plan that serves as the primary planning and resource document for the initial stage of the long-term facility development process. Ownership can then present this detailed document to Lenders, Government Officials and other constituencies whose approval is necessary to move facility development to the next important phase.

 

Stafford’s team of professionals has executed all-inclusive Business Plans that led to the development of state-of-the-art arenas such as the Wachovia Center, the BankAtlantic Center and the AT&T Center.  In addition to our ongoing participation in the development of these facilities, our unique approach to the development of the Business Plan is based on our extensive knowledge, experience and relationships as operators of facilities.  Examples include Nassau Coliseum, the Wachovia Spectrum, St. Louis Arena and the Louisiana Superdome, as well as sports franchises including the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs and Seattle Sonics and the NHL’s New York Islanders, New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers.

 

 

 

 

Stafford’s Business Plan addresses the following components:

 

Market Analysis

Identification and Review of Market Potential including:

  • Review of Economic, Demographic and Development Trends

  • Analysis of Existing and Future Demand for Events

  • Extensive Interviews with Potential Users

  • Analysis of support and demand for Naming Rights, Premium Seating and Sponsorship

Facility-Related Commercial Opportunities

Analysis of potential retail and commercial opportunities such as:

  • Premium Seating

  • Concessions

  • Retail Space and Merchandising

  • Restaurant/Lounge & Pub Space

 

Facility Design Program and Cost Estimate

Identification and development of design and cost elements including:

  • Facility Design Program and Cost Estimate

  • Multi-Year Financial Pro Forma

  • Cash Flow Forecasts

  • Time Line for Implementation

  • Cost/Benefit Analysis

 

 

Financing the Project

Analysis of Potential Public and Private Financing Structures for:

  • Capital Sufficiency

  • Creditworthiness

  • Availability and Implementation Capacity

  • Timing

 



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