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Gaggia Evolution XD (automatic) in a commercial environment? Any thoughts?

Considering this for a low-mid volume shop. Any thoughts on the reliability, servicability, and quality of output for this machine? I am us…

Started by Doc Rob in Equipment & Tech

0 Jan 7, 2009

Give discounts to attract new drinkers?

I was wondering what everyone thought about offering discounts and coupons to drive more traffic to your shop. Pro or cons. I recently post…

Started by Al Soto in Retail Coffee Business

17 Jan 6, 2009
Reply by Cedric

2009 NWRBC

We are ineffably excited and eager to announce that Dillanos Coffee Roasters will be hosting the 2009 NWRBC January 9th-11th at the Temp…

Started by Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna) in Barista Competitions & Events

35 Jan 6, 2009
Reply by Nick Cho

UPCOMING REGIONAL BARISTA COMPETITIONS

Calling all baristas and coffee enthusiasts! Register to compete in your regional barista competition for 2009, all leading up to the Unite…

Started by Lily Kubota in Barista Competitions & Events

0 Jan 6, 2009

Will YOU raise prices??

Min. wage, at least in Oregon has gone up .50 and that is only the most recent wage increase. My state has done this very often. I have abs…

Started by comforteagle1965 in Retail Coffee Business

7 Jan 6, 2009
Reply by Vincent Iatesta

pre-opening trials - do you involve potential customers? Advice wanted!

Hi, We are about a month out from opening and as we are setting equipment up and playing with recipies etc we would like to offer free drin…

Started by Rob in Retail Coffee Business

7 Jan 5, 2009
Reply by Rich Abker

"Flavored Coffee": Delicious Or Disgusting?

Personally, I believe the act of roasting coffee with flavored oils is disgusting. However, due to high demand, it has been insisted on me…

Started by JmyWhsprs in Coffee & Roasting

33 Jan 5, 2009
Reply by Rich Westerfield

Join us over at the new Barista Guild Facebook page!

Well, as you know, we in the Barista Guild have been actively revamping the whole Barista Guild experience. We have added so much already,…

Started by Jason Dominy in Off Topic

2 Jan 4, 2009
Reply by Jason Dominy

Introducing the Barista Exchange Project. Met anyone new from Barista Exchange?

So, this is what I was thinking. I have met some really cool people on Barista Exchange. I won't forget the bX Meetup Nick Cho hosted at mu…

Started by Jason Dominy in Off Topic

2 Jan 4, 2009
Reply by Jason Dominy

Cafe Critique Score Sheet

As part of my market research for opening a café here in Mexico City, I came up with a café critique score sheet with explanations of the d…

Started by Jeremy Clouser in Barista Exchanges & Travel

0 Jan 3, 2009
Reply by Tatiana

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