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Masa Madre Taquería will bring nixtamalisation, the ancient Mesoamerican process of lime-treating maize, to produce fresh masa tortillas on-site daily. The applicant trained under renowned Mexican chefs in Oaxaca and Mexico City, mastering regional mole preparations and traditional taco al pastor technique using a vertical trompo. Investment of £98,000 covers a molino (corn grinder), tortilla press, trompo, 40-seat fit-out, and four months of working capital.

Daily revenue is projected at £2,100 from 280 covers at £7.50 average spend. Year-one revenue of £630,000 at a 68% gross margin. Masa Madre will employ 10 full-time staff. The nixtamalisation process and on-site masa production are unavailable at any of the 4 Mexican restaurants within 3 miles, all of which use pre-made tortillas. This represents genuine culinary innovation in the local market.

Ten full-time positions include a head chef, masa maker, trompo specialist, three line cooks, two counter staff, a prep cook, and a manager. Four part-time weekend positions supplement peak hours. Annual payroll is £216,000. Masa Madre will host monthly tortilla-making workshops for 20 participants, promoting traditional food culture and generating £14,400 in annual workshop revenue.

Speciality dried corn procurement of £28,000 annually sourced through a fair-trade importer working with smallholder maize farmers in Oaxaca. Fresh produce procurement of £42,000 from UK suppliers for toppings, salsas, and sides. Equipment investment of £34,000 goes to UK-based catering suppliers. The restaurant's unique offering attracts food tourists from a 20-mile radius. Estimated annual tax contributions of £24,000.