buying (5)
Where to buy whole beans in Washington DC?
I'm stranded out in Capitol Heights just barely in DC proper for the next two months. I need suggestions for places I can go to find a variety of whole beans at decent prices. I only have a bicycle and access to the metro, so places in DC proper are
Read more…Wanted: Grinders and the like...
Hello, Opening up a new shop within the next month and a half. Times are tough, so anything we can buy used (we're all about recycle and re-use anyhow) we would prefer. We're looking for: Espresso Grinders Hot Water Towers Basic Coffee Shop Supplie
Read more…Buying existing coffee bars -- looking for advice
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…buying green coffee or connect with local roaster
I'm working on designing and building a fluid bed roaster for my personal use that I wish to expand into a part time and eventually full time business. The problem I'm facing right now is that I'm cheap. (I may not have any other options, and I haven
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