Subway Project Plan Overview

Abstract This project entails opening two Subway Restaurant franchises. The project is described and potential problems identified. The mission, scope, and measuring the progress of the project are also discussed. The first step is applying to Subway for a franchise. Once the application has been accepted, the real work begins. Using Microsoft Project, each phase of the project can be monitored to ensure successful completion.

Outline
I. Project Plan Overview
A. Description of the project 5
B. The Problem 5
C. The Mission 6
D. High-Level Scope 8
E. Measuring the Scope of the Project 8
F. The Two Best Practices 9
G. Key Learning Points 10

II. Task and Risk Management Plan
A. Specific Tasks, Milestones, and Critical Path 10
B. Three Specific Project Risks 11
C. Assessment of Each Risk 11
D. Mitigating Strategies (Trigger) 13
E. Key Learning Points 16

III. Project Plan Forecast
A. Communications Plan 17
B. Forecast 19
C. Closure Process 20
D. Project Audit Process 21
E. Budget Estimates 22
F. Key Learning Points 22

IV. Conclusion
A. Summary 23
B. Lessons Learned 24

V. References 25

VI. Appendix
A. Calendar 26
B. Gantt Chart with Critical Path 27
C. Network Program 28
D. Task Usage 29
E. Tracking Gantt 30
F. Resource Graph 31
G. Resource Sheet 32
H. Resource Usage 33
I. Project Summary 34
J. Current Activities 35
K. Costs 36
L. Assignments 38
M. Work Load 39
N. Budget 40

Subway Project Plan Overview
Description of the Project This project will encompass the start up of a Subway® restaurant. This will require the research of the franchise, which begins at the company web site. Brochures are available on-line providing basic information about the company. Free

References: Deliverables: One Subway® restaurant, 700 square feet, finished and furnished. Milestones: Complete and submit Subway® application – June 26, 2005