Hi Everyone, Being new to your world (opening mid December) I'd love to hear of any promotions that worked or not so much for when you first opened your doors. Did you walk the neighbourhood and hand our flyers? Buy one get one? Come see us because w
Read more…Hey everyone- just joined the exchange and it seems like a really great place. One question that I haven't been able to answer through research is what exactly the motive is behind milk sharing. What is the process of doing it, and why? Thanks! - J
Read more…I think mixing the 2 in the basket or otherwise compromises the cup and is a waste of both coffees. Plus the decaf we serve is so tasty it can work on its own. We have decided to let them decide between paying for a extra double that gets dumped or a
Read more…I know many of us sell whole bean coffee that can be fairly expensive $20-$100 dollars per pound. Is anyone selling drinks (espresso, brewed coffee, cappuccinos, etc.) using these high priced coffees? Are costumers willing to pay $5-$15 dollars for
Read more…Looking at a good POS system for the shop, I like ShelbySoft and Coffee Manager. Any one have experience with these? Opinions?
Read more…Anyone interested in offering savory burritos in their coffee shops? We make two of the most absolutely wonderful burritos in the Northwest. They are very popular in shops in the Wedgewood, Richmond Beach and Edmonds. Wanna' join in the fun?
Read more…Those of you who have business, what legal structure did you choose and why? Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, or Corporation? I am asking because I purchased my dream home in May and don't want any issues with that if my
Read more…We've been struggling and going back and forth between buying a traditional cash register with a good amount of keys and report printing options or the POS system. While one is much cheaper than the other ( $1000 Vs. $5000), a POS that is compatible
Read more…I am pretty sure that all the independents posting here would cringe reading the article below. Its pretty interesting that apparently this is Corporate policy out of Seattle, I am sure some of the Starbucks barista who are on bx could confirm i this
Read more…We've been noticing for a while now that our register is always off...usually it's short, but sometimes it's over. Not just a few dollars, usually like $30-$50. Another problem is we have a change "bucket" in the safe that's supposed to have $250 re
Read more…Hello fellow BXers I have used the craigslist route for the last 5-6 years. I have had mixed results. I have posted on barista exchange as well. No responses. Any other ideas? Jeeez it shouldn't be so hard to find good employees in barista mecca Port
Read more…Stop me if there's already a hidden thread on this topic . . . We're getting ready to do some hiring at the espresso cart, what are some key interview questions you all have used? How about some other techniques to find that hidden coffee geek who's
Read more…I would love to hear what you think the repercussions of the economy will mean to the coffee industry. I have my inclinations and will share when the discussion begins to roll.
Read more…Its a Cafe, its a Lube shop... What do you think? Yeah they are seperated by a wall so there isn't coffee in the oil or oil in the coffee... Well I work there and its great so far. I work with some great people, most of which this is there first time
Read more…Hey everyone, I know that it's not the right season, but I'm trying to set up a new shop and I'm in need of quick and easy recipes and ideas for blended/iced coffee drinks. Any ideas???
Read more…Somehow, through no fault of my own, I am on the Starbucks mailing list. And the other day, I got a very polite, over-the-top email inviting me to check out their new Shared Planet site: www.starbucks.com/sharedplanet What do we think, peoples? I no
Read more…Here's one for the indie people. Do you identify your roaster in your store? If so how? Branded bags? Some sort of signage? We currently use roaster-provided branded bags for our retail bean sales. We also mention our roaster (Dilworth Coffee here i
Read more…Has anybody tried this piece of equipment? http://www.hubert.com/store/products.asp?A=SB.22194.51997&An=966+38+143+275&N=966+38+143+275&src=mp543&ei=3212508 It seems like it would save tons of time!
Read more…Reading the back of commercial smoothie bases or ice cream is torturous, because half of the ingredients have names and origins unknown and unpronounceable. I'm trying to develop a smoothie base that would be easy enough to make in-house, but would s
Read more…My husband found this article about lighting plans: http://www.americanlightingassoc.com/info_lighting6.php But when he started plotting it out on the floor plan it looked like overkill. What is the lighting like in your shop? What sort of mix of pot
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