Economical but sturdy to go coffee cups
When I first opened my business I began buying this cafe bistro cup (Sysco) that is very sturdy, retains heat and is very pretty. Also, very expensive (.27 for the 20 oz cup). I need to switch cups, but every time I trial run a new cup, customers always complain that it's not as nice as the other ones. Does anyone have any suggestions for cost effective paper hot cups? The alternative would be to jack up my price to cover it, but in the name of all that is independent in the coffee world, I don't want to do that!
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Permalink Reply by Jay Caragay on
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I don't really understand.
What is it about "independent" that reasons to "low cost"?
If the cup is that high quality and both yourself and your customers are enthusiastic about it, what is the problem with charging the appropriate amount to cover your costs? Certainly twenty-seven cents is expensive for a one dollar cup of coffee but if you're charging three dollars (or more)?
As a community, we need to understand that it's okay to charge a price commensurate with our costs. It is the only "sustainable" way to do business...
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Permalink Reply by Nancy Dix on
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Jay Caragay said:I don't really understand.
What is it about "independent" that reasons to "low cost"?
If the cup is that high quality and both yourself and your customers are enthusiastic about it, what is the problem with charging the appropriate amount to cover your costs? Certainly twenty-seven cents is expensive for a one dollar cup of coffee but if you're charging three dollars (or more)?
As a community, we need to understand that it's okay to charge a price commensurate with our costs. It is the only "sustainable" way to do business...
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