Not quite sure how to charge for this order, but I get it all the time in the summer. The customer then walks over to the fixins bar and adds cream to the cup, or worse, fills the whole thing up with milk from the pitchers...tadahhh!...one iced latte
Read more…My friend and I have decided that we would like to start our own business in the city. We have begun hoarding various espresso equipment and running around government buildings to determine legalities. I was wondering if anyone has tried a similar ve
Read more…Hi, Just trying to find some cups for our place (Jan opening) and was hoping to hear some suggestions. I like the classic clean ones, not writing all over them multi coloured etc. What are the most popular sizes for latte and cappuccino? Is there som
Read more…I'm sure milk prices are hurting all of us. Anyone have a Magic Milk answer or do you just continue to deal with suppliers raising prices? Anyone tried Goodcow milk? How about getting a couple of cows and putting them on the roof?
Read more…I am working on a story and wanted to find out if anyone had a site or reference for the number of Starbucks stores that were opened in the US per year. It would be awesome to find out how many there were starting in 2008 until today (before store cl
Read more…Hi all, We use the Update 1.9 litre airpot at the shop. We now have a couple that have had the glass liners die rather dramatically, and are looking for replacements. I have checked EspressoParts, Visions Espresso, Everything Coffee&Tea, etc. I've s
Read more…I have been talking to a lot of people looking to open a coffee business, or are existing retailers already about the announcement that Starbucks will be closing roughly 600 stores. There has been some mixed thoughts, concerns and feelings about how
Thought I would share a little good press for the Independent's that were highlighted in the Indianapolis Business Journal. Our own Higher Grounds got a good mention Check it out.... Brewing Loyalty Independent coffee shops feeling perkier than Starb
Read more…Hi, We are opening our first shop later in Decemeber in a brand new space(just building now) and are trying to come up with some flooring options. We are on a budget - but I guess who isn't? and I'd love to hear of any tips for flooring in a coffee h
Read more…Last year we genrated $204K. About the same this year so far. Our lease is 7years more (we have been in biz 10) and is currently $705. My net was $15K. I also expense out personal items that is discretionary. My payroll is high as I spend too much in
Read more…Starbucks has posted the list of stores confirmed to be closing. The list can be found here: http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/USStoreClosureInfo.pdf Is there one closing near you? There is one closing that's near one of our shops. Starbuck
Read more…Hi out there in barista world...I am a new comer to this world and am working to develop my skills at least to the level of my tastes and hopefully beyond...I am opening a cafe in Istanbul, Turkey and have at this time a La Cimbali M30 Classic. I nee
Read more…Recently we started serving Gelato at the shop I work at. I have been exploring the world of gelato and also experimenting with cold drinks. I recently discovered that a dab of our all natural syrup and a scoop of gelato over san pellegrino is the mo
Read more…In response to the Starbucks thread Chris DeMarse said, "[The prevalence of Starbucks] paired with a working-class town that has not yet developed a taste or understanding of gourmet coffee has hurt us a bit." This got me thinking... I have been doi
Read more…Ouch! So I just really hurt my thumb and to a lessor extent my ring finger. Yeah, yeah, stretching blah blah blah. I know what I should do to prevent injuries, but any advice on what to do after? Icing and advil doesn't help much, and I unfortunately
Read more…I write a magazine column for people who want to buy businesses. I'm trying to determine the average valuation for a profitable chain of specialty coffee stores (i.e. multiple of earnings, multiple of sales, etc.) Does anyone have a good rule of thum
Read more…I get bombarded with offers from various companies to use their company to handle credit card payments. I currently use Bank of America but I know that is not the best deal. Before I switch, I want to make sure that I am using the best company. Their
Read more…Hi, I have been working for a long period of time to get my coffee shop café open. Due to my theme it has taken some time in regard to the location. We have 3 spots which are promising for different reason. This is my need. Can someone be a mentor? I
Read more…Do any of you serve bagels? Do you serve them with cream cheese? If so how many different flavors? Do you toast them? Are you allowed to put the cream cheese on the bagel for the customer in your state? Anyone know where I can look to see what spec
Read more…Doesn't anyone have any thoughts about background music in a coffeeshop? I had light music in my last coffeehouse, but as a consumer I'm not a fan of music as it interrupts my conversations and/or concentration (when reading, etc.). Should my new cof
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