Objective: Reach $1,000.00 in cash to become a Lemonade Tycoon, or risk bankruptcy (going below $0).
- 1. Buy Supplies: Purchase 'Batches' ($5.00 each). Each batch yields 10 cups of lemonade automatically when you 'End Day'.
- 2. Set Price: Adjust your price ($0.25 to $5.00). **Note:** Price now affects demand continuously. Higher prices significantly reduce customer interest.
- 3. End Day: This triggers the sales simulation. Sales depend on:
- Weather: Impacts overall customer traffic (e.g., Heat Wave = High Demand).
- Reputation: Your score (0-100) determines base demand. Sell more to increase it!
- Price: Determines how many potential customers actually buy. (Continuous penalty for higher prices).
- SPOILAGE ALERT: All prepared cups that are unsold at the end of the day spoil and are discarded. This incurs a loss equal to the cost of the cup ($0.60/cup - ingredients + ice/cup).
- FIXED COSTS: A daily Stand Rental Fee of $5.00 and a Labor Fee for preparation ($10.00) are deducted every day.
- Bookkeeping: The Monthly Squeeze Report (MSR) tracks your revenue, costs, and daily profit/loss. Keep your Net Profit/Loss in the green!