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Employee Benefits

I am losing not one, but two good employees to Starbucks the same month.  Both are leaving because of the benefits Starbucks presents emplo…

Started by V lawhead

6 Dec 6, 2013
Reply by olivier dutil

Features & Benefits = sales

Currently writing up my BP for purchasing an existing coffee shop in which I have worked for 10 years. I want to include features & be…

Started by Marlena

0 Dec 3, 2013

Holiday Cash Bonus for Baristas

I'm curious to find out what kind of holiday bonus other cafes give.  Is is cash only or gifts as well? Do you give an equal amount to al…

Started by Southeast Grind

2 Nov 26, 2013
Reply by Southeast Grind

Local coffee shop under fire for disconnecting power outlets...

Local shop Coffee Slingers has taken heat over Twitter and the blogosphere for disconnecting the power to their electrical outlets. Here is…

Started by James Doyle

32 Nov 21, 2013
Reply by christopher myers

POS? Is anyone using Square?

We are super unhappy with our current POS system. Just wanted to see what everyone is using, how cost effective it is, and if anyone is usi…

Started by Janice

33 Nov 20, 2013
Reply by Katherine

Milk temperature

A few posts ago, I asked a question about milk temperature and being able to re use steamed milk, not for the purpose of espresso drinks. B…

Started by Danny Heiss

0 Nov 12, 2013

New to the business. Opening in southern nc

In the beginning phases of opening a shop in a southern North Carolina. Coastal seasonal beach town on the beach. Would like to hear some t…

Started by Atlantictradegroup

19 Nov 11, 2013
Reply by David Myers

Cups and Lids

Hello everyone.  I am staring a coffee shop in Granbury, Texas.  This is a new endeavor for me.  Can someone recommend a good cost efficien…

Started by Paradise Coffee

15 Nov 3, 2013
Reply by Jason Duncan

Coffee bar layout

Hello guys, I don't have previous experience in working on a coffee shop, I just have a basic barista training. I'm about to open a new cof…

Started by John Matt

4 Oct 29, 2013
Reply by Brady

second location and going up against some big established chains.

Hi all. So here is our story, looking for any input which would help lead us to success. We just opened a second location for our coffee sh…

Started by nick placakis

12 Oct 28, 2013
Reply by Brady

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