[Basel A]

Regarding this whole business plan thing, how necessary is this if we already will most likely get our FRC entry fees paid for by JC Penney and if our school throws another 5k at us?

I think the question to be asked is, do you want to make the most educated decisions possible to ensure the continued sustenance of your team? Do you want to recreate a business-like organisation out of your robotics team? Do you want to impress potential sponsors with your teams' professionalism?

Most teams don't do it, but in all honesty it really should be more common. There's no reason not to, except for laziness..