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4 Pieces of Equipment Every Coffee Shop Needs to Upgrade

Coffee shops are beloved neighborhood establishments that draw in people from all walks of life. The calm lighting, cozy atmosphere, and scent of coffee coalesce into an inviting allure that keeps your coffee shop busy from dawn to dusk. Throughout the life of your coffee shop, you will have equipment that becomes too old to keep up with the demands of…

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Added by Rachelle Wilber on November 30, 2018 at 9:44am — No Comments

How to Make Your Kitchen Your Favorite Coffee Shop, Cafe, and Diner

Cafés and diners have an uncanny ability to make you want to sit down and stay a while. The smell of the coffee brewing and the delicious food served at these establishments definitely help to create a welcoming environment. If you want to capture that same feeling for your own kitchen, there are a few additions you can purchase for your kitchen to make it feel like your favorite diner…

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Added by Kara Masterson on November 16, 2018 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Open for Business: 4 Ways to Make Your Cafe More Popular

Everyone loves visiting a favorite café for snacks or meals. As much as the food, however, is the camaraderie and social environment that customers enjoy when patronizing a local eatery or coffeehouse. If you have recently launched a café and want to boost business, try the following tips to make your place the local hotspot. 



Update Your Décor and…

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Added by Rachelle Wilber on October 29, 2018 at 2:12pm — No Comments

A Secret to a Successful Café

Well-known cafés today seem to have a high volume of customers that frequent them on a daily basis, so it’s no wonder many entrepreneurs decide to give precisely this type of business a go. However, this endeavour demands that we tackle a lot of challenging aspects such as budgeting issues, location pursuit, staff hiring, selection of menu and inventory, and at last, smart branding. Let’s see in more detail what it takes to open and manage a successful café.…

A Secret to a Successful Café

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Added by Tracey Clayton on September 21, 2018 at 12:30pm — No Comments

5 Tips to Making the Inside of Your Cafe Comfortable for Customers in All 4 Seasons

Your cafe is going to be a sanctuary of serenity and a cathedral of comfort to many of your customers. However, before your customers can experience these delightful sensations, you must first design your cafe to offer comfort all year round. Here are five tips for making the inside of your cafe comfortable for customers in all four seasons.

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Added by Meghan Belnap on September 20, 2018 at 2:35pm — No Comments

5 Tips to Making the Inside of Your Cafe Comfortable for Customers in All 4 Seasons

Your cafe is going to be a sanctuary of serenity and a cathedral of comfort to many of your customers. However, before your customers can experience these delightful sensations, you must first design your cafe to offer comfort all year round. Here are five tips for making the inside of your cafe comfortable for customers in all four seasons.

Seating

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Added by Meghan Belnap on September 20, 2018 at 2:34pm — No Comments

Food Quality: How Baristas Maintain a Sanitary Shop

A job as a barista can be terrific for social people who like to have fun. It’s also a position, however, that revolves around food quality. Baristas are around beverages and food items for hours on end. That’s the reason they need to emphasize the importance of sanitary work conditions.

Wipe down Spills in a Prompt Manner

Spills are practically…

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Added by Rachelle Wilber on September 10, 2018 at 9:48am — No Comments

5 Types of Contractors You Want to Have by Your Side When Opening Your Cafe

The opening of your new café will be filled with smiling faces, the smell of coffee, and possible malfunctions that will occur at the absolute worst time. Take a proactive step towards fixing these potential disasters by keeping the information of these five types of contractors by your side.

Commercial Electrician

During the course of your business, an…

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Added by Meghan Belnap on August 30, 2018 at 1:19pm — No Comments

How to Make Fantastic Coffee at Home for Cheap

Coffee is a brew that people all over the world enjoy, and any number of businesses have grown up around making and serving it. However, you’ll sometimes pay a steep price for the convenience of grabbing a steaming cup of java from one of these places. This guide will offer you some tips on how to brew great tasting coffee at home without spending a lot on it.

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Added by Rachelle Wilber on August 8, 2018 at 1:55pm — 1 Comment

4 Things That Will Help Get Your Cafe Business Venture off the Ground

Opening up a cafe means that you can bring those thoughts and dreams in your mind into reality. When you want to make sure that the business has a high chance of succeeding, you’ll implement some important techniques.

Find an Angle

Regardless of whether you live in a rural area filled with farms, a chic suburban spot with boutique stores or a bustling…

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Added by Meghan Belnap on August 7, 2018 at 2:23pm — 1 Comment

Nitro Coffee: Coffee Geeks Hype or Real Benefits?

Nitro Coffee: Coffee Geek Hype or Real Benefits?

There’s been a lot of buzz about nitro coffee, and even…

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Added by Yasar Pervaiz on July 28, 2018 at 2:50am — No Comments

How To Make Cappuccino Like a Pro Barista at Home

How to Prepare Cappuccino at Home

Myth: cappuccino’s silky magic is beyond the grasp of home baristas. It’s just too…

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Added by Yasar Pervaiz on July 27, 2018 at 12:49pm — 1 Comment

How To Choose a Coffee Maker That's Right For You (Coffee Maker Buying Guide)

How to Buy A Coffee Maker?

Coffee is how most people in the United States (and throughout much of the rest of the world) start their day. It helps people overcome the grogginess of waking up in the morning and keeps them productive throughout the day.

Nowadays, it’s a regular enough part of life that it’s expected to be offered from office break rooms to anywhere breakfast is served. Coffee makers are also one of the most…

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Added by Yasar Pervaiz on July 26, 2018 at 7:30am — No Comments

Ninja Coffee Bar CF091 Carafe System Review

For some people, having a personal coffee maker is a necessity. Others, however, are still starting to figure out if they actually need one. If you constantly find yourself inside a coffee shop, but oftentimes dissatisfied with either the quality of coffee or service that you received, getting your own coffee machine at home might be the best option you can take into consideration.

One of the choices you have is the…

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Added by Yasar Pervaiz on July 24, 2018 at 3:49pm — No Comments

How to Create a Profit and Loss Statement Before Opening a Cafe

A profit and loss statement is an excellent financial tool that you may use to determine overall profitability during a specific time period. While you may use this tool for personal use, you may also need to prepare a profit and loss when you apply for a loan or for other purposes. These are the essential steps to take to prepare a profit and loss…

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Added by Meghan Belnap on July 12, 2018 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Taste Faker? 3 Ways to Develop a Finer Food Palette

There’s nothing trendier than having a bit of knowledge about food. From Instagram posts to elaborate dinner parties, it seems like everyone is taking food a bit more seriously. If you find yourself faking your way through most food-related conversations, it’s time to step up your taste game. Below are a few different tactics you can try to make yourself a…

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Added by Kara Masterson on June 27, 2018 at 2:30pm — No Comments

5 People You Want to Have on Call When Opening Your Cafe

Running a café requires more forethought and planning than people may realize. While acquiring essential furniture and equipment for the café are your top priorities, it’s also essential to acquire a list of trusted service professionals whom you can call upon when your café experiences a technical issue.

Plumber

Although most people associate a café…

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Added by Meghan Belnap on June 19, 2018 at 4:38pm — 1 Comment

How to Save Your Cafe's Inventory if the Power Goes out

Taking care of your inventory when the power goes out requires a little preparation. This may not be something every cafe owner considers, but the risk is still there. Taking some of the following suggestions to keep your inventory safe is smart.

Prepare Your…

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Added by Meghan Belnap on May 21, 2018 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Coffee Collective: How to Expand Your Cafe to a New Location

Most businesses have humble beginnings, but most owners want to grow. You probably were not expecting your cafe to grow this quickly, but now you are ready to expand your business to a new location. This represents a big step for your business, and you can make the right moves with the following…

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Added by Meghan Belnap on May 18, 2018 at 1:49pm — No Comments

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