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clint newlan

POS System 9 Replies

I'm looking for a POS system for a cafe, any thoughts on pro's and con's of what's out there?

Started by clint newlan. Last reply by Patrick A. Payne Jan 29.

espressoitaliano

Lease Rates and average customers per day 3 Replies

Any one get any deals on rental rates and what is everyone getting these days for price per sq ft and free rent? Also with the economy, what kind of daily sales and customer count are coffee shops g…

Started by espressoitaliano. Last reply by Mark Jan 8.

mike glodeck

Sound System 3 Replies

I'm wondering if there are any coffeehouse owners out there that have experience with a portable PA System. We do live music 2 to 3 times a week and would like to have our own in house system. I'm af…

Tagged: P.A., music, coffeehouse

Started by mike glodeck. Last reply by Jarod Dec. 30, 2009.

Barbara Adams

Coffee shop on a 30k? 25 Replies

Here it is : can you make a coffee shop on a 30k? We have our Simonelli and one grinder. We have been worried that we cannot find any additional financing at this time for a startup. Every nice locat…

Started by Barbara Adams. Last reply by Terri Sierra Dec. 30, 2009.

John Dowling

Cost of wholesale roasted beans.....? 4 Replies

Hi all, I'm trying to write up a biz plan and am trying to find out how much I can expect to pay per lb for roasted beans. In your experience what is the average range of what I can expect to pay p…

Started by John Dowling. Last reply by Eric Hammond Dec. 26, 2009.

Nathanael Everhart

philadelphia coffee shops

hey all, in philly for the next few days. Any shops in particular I NEED to check out during my first time in the city? Thanks

Tagged: coffee, philadelphia

Started by Nathanael Everhart Nov. 26, 2009.

Kathy Maxwelll

Why your business needs the essence of a distinctive corporate identity?

Did you ever think why the company media representatives and the brand equity managers keep staking and lay emphasis about the essentiality of owning a professional logo design to march on? Is the bu…

Tagged: custom, design, logo, professional

Started by Kathy Maxwelll Nov. 16, 2009.

Ken Idskou

How To Handle Snobbish Coffee Shop Employees- jitterygoat.com Amusing! 3 Replies

How To Handle Snobbish Coffee Shop Employees My son told me about the best espresso he ever had - espresso Cubana. It was simple to make. All I needed was an espresso grind and blend and the raw unr…

Tagged: espresso, latte, employess, shop, coffee

Started by Ken Idskou. Last reply by Duane Marlo Nov. 12, 2009.

Duane Marlo

Plumbing Fittings for Fetco 2032 1 Reply

I am interested in finding out what plumbing hook-ups are required for the Fetco 2032. Especially the fitting size for the water intake.

Started by Duane Marlo. Last reply by Michael Canton Nov. 11, 2009.

Todd lewis

Work experience in the uk 2 Replies

Hello I have a cafe in Suffolk UK, Englands biggest secret, sssh! Anyway i wondered if anyone on a working holiday to uk fancied a English tea room cafe experience, cappucino's and crumpet! Cake bak…

Started by Todd lewis. Last reply by Todd lewis Nov. 4, 2009.

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Michael Canton Comment by Michael Canton on December 11, 2009 at 3:09pm
I'm on the hunt for 8oz coffee mugs w/saucer. Anybody have a lead???
Matt Selbie Comment by Matt Selbie on November 14, 2009 at 8:41am
Have just joined this group. Am founder of an on premise, real time customer feedback system that figures out what a coffee shop is doing well / badly, and what needs fixing first. Means customers wont defect. Looking for friends, contacts and partners. Looking forward to connecting. Thanks
Dr. Smoothie/Cafe Essentials Comment by Dr. Smoothie/Cafe Essentials on July 24, 2009 at 7:55am
We can help.
Michael Blair Comment by Michael Blair on July 24, 2009 at 6:26am
Seven virtues coffeehouse in the mix!
Carol Kerchner Comment by Carol Kerchner on May 16, 2009 at 10:32am
I writing today to find out ,, How is everyone else coffee business going. With this economy, are you making it, or are you doing something that's working for you and maybe would help other coffee shops? Like my self. I started to be open at on 1st friedays trying other ways to get more people to come in. I 'm offering BYOB to my coffee shop and then mix it with a coffee drink,, I'll tell you all about this after June 5 . if it worked and how much fun we had and how much $$ I make...
Tommy wong Comment by Tommy wong on March 19, 2009 at 11:37pm

I am happy to be here with all of coffee shop's friends.
Heather Holly Haller Comment by Heather Holly Haller on March 9, 2009 at 6:37am
anyone wanna buy any big train $15/bag $75/case or jet smoothie mixes $50/ case?????? e-mail me with what flavors you would like i have tooo much in my inventory!!! badgerbrewexpress@hotmail.com
BIGBOY Comment by BIGBOY on January 19, 2009 at 2:30am
I would like to say a big Hello to all my coffee brothers and sisters!
I'm from Mi. and own 2 coffee shops.
I found this website on one of my insomnia nights.
The website is beautiful! :)
Alan Jones Comment by Alan Jones on December 3, 2008 at 9:49pm
It is always fascinating to sit and observe what makes the best coffee shop, it is not just the coffee but the whole experience. Some interesting and valuable information at http://tinyurl.com/6zczo9
Robin Hood Comment by Robin Hood on September 14, 2008 at 8:40am
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