MINNETONKA ORCHARDS
Business: Family run orchard offers pick-your-own apples, hayrides, cider brats and other concessions. The orchard also hosts weddings, corporate events and school field trips.
Founded: 1976Headquarters: MinnetristaWebsite: www.minnetonkaorchards.com
Employees: 2, plus 40 to 50 seasonal employees, mostly part-time
Executives: Jay Schaper, CEO; Scott Schaper, president
2008 revenue: approaching $500,000
Strategy: Use financial model to collect data on operations and plan growth; maintain revenue growth and cash flow to be in position to pay for possible barn construction and other additions to expand off-season business.
