All Discussions Tagged 'shop' - Barista Exchange2024-03-28T16:41:22Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=shop&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLooking for Equipmenttag:www.baristaexchange.com,2018-01-10:1688216:Topic:16273632018-01-10T18:04:53.733ZWill Libbyhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/WillLibby
<p>I'm in the process of trying to open up a coffee shop in Norfolk, Virginia with my fiance, her brother, and their dad, and we're currently in the equipment gathering stage of everything. We don't have an exorbitant budget, so we're trying to find stuff as cheap as possible without sacrificing quality, since coffee is going to be the main focus of the shop, so we want to make sure we're doing that as well as possibly can. I've previously worked on a La Marzocco Strada, so that's where I've…</p>
<p>I'm in the process of trying to open up a coffee shop in Norfolk, Virginia with my fiance, her brother, and their dad, and we're currently in the equipment gathering stage of everything. We don't have an exorbitant budget, so we're trying to find stuff as cheap as possible without sacrificing quality, since coffee is going to be the main focus of the shop, so we want to make sure we're doing that as well as possibly can. I've previously worked on a La Marzocco Strada, so that's where I've focused my search in terms of espresso machines, but I'm open to hearing other suggestions. If anyone knows of where we might be able to get a machine, grinders, and dining ware (mugs and plates and such) for a reasonable price, or has any there in the process of selling, let me know. Thanks so much!</p> Building it yourself verses hiring professionalstag:www.baristaexchange.com,2017-11-27:1688216:Topic:16252752017-11-27T04:07:36.137ZBrian Millarhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BrianMillar
<p>I'm seeing a lot of growth in my area, Vancouver Wa., just north of Portland and much of the time I see people building/remodeling their operations with little to no experience. I see too in too many areas overall where the hired help is not exactly in their field, taking much longer then what an operation in that field could achieve. I think most get into it to save money, or at least they think they are saving money, but it's not necessarily the case. </p>
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<p>I'm seeing a lot of growth in my area, Vancouver Wa., just north of Portland and much of the time I see people building/remodeling their operations with little to no experience. I see too in too many areas overall where the hired help is not exactly in their field, taking much longer then what an operation in that field could achieve. I think most get into it to save money, or at least they think they are saving money, but it's not necessarily the case. </p>
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<p>I can start on the simple side here, where every day you are delayed for opening, is one day's of profits gone, also every day you are paying for lease of the place and it's not operational is also money out the window. It's one of the reasons I rarely deal with selling used equipment, for an espresso machine down for a day, or refrigerator, or any other key component is profit's lost, so that so called deal you got wasn't such a good deal after all. </p>
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<p>The pro's if they are seasoned know how to get the best supplies at the best rates, hopefully handed down to you in the process, which in turn makes up for their labor costs. Since they have been doing this for a while, they are going to automatically know how much of what to buy, what to assemble and how, also carrying their own compliment of specialized tools and equipment. You can only Youtube or Google up so much along how to do things, it still takes practical real world experience to perform any given task with fineness. The biggest mistake made by the DIYer is not planning into it every iota of detail from start to finish before commencing with the build. It's always starting at some random spot, trial and error, sitting back scratching heads along how to approach the next obstacle and moving forward, hardly a smooth process.</p>
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<p>I see others that are hiring contractors that are either out of their field or are milking the clock because they are used to residential construction so figure these people are doing some fancy coffee shop, they have deep pockets, might as well take advantage of it. I see this happen even with the biggest players in the industry, and I am appalled seeing yet another 2x4, dry-walled up customer work area. Drywall and 2x4's are for walls, not commercial cabinetry... The new to the industry shop owner may not know all of the technicalities involved so assume what their contractor is saying is the norm, but it's not necessarily so.</p>
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<p>I see advantages though through DYIers filling in the gaps, such as painting base boards, prepping the areas, cleaning up, odd things as well that would slow down the progress of your hired help too. I do see some that are smart enough to section out the duties and sub contractors, essentially taking over the roll of a contractor, and some with plenty of personal background that are more then capable, but that's rare.</p>
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<p>I will say though, if your research is extensive, you have practiced the techniques for construction, know what part and sections you can handle and what to outsource, DIY can save money and time, but only if you are realistic. It's not like painting a fence, start on one end and end up on the other, there is a myriad of things that intertwine.</p> Policy and Procedure Check Liststag:www.baristaexchange.com,2017-09-22:1688216:Topic:16212832017-09-22T15:48:18.751ZDanny Tippithttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DannyTippit
<p>We are working towards getting our shop open and I want to make sure we are starting off on the right foot by helping our employees clearly know and understand our policies and procedures of operation. I have an employee handbook and I am currently working on opening/shift change/closing checklists. There is one catch, however, we do not have a location nailed down yet to really be specific about particular procedures that may be unique to the location. </p>
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<p>We are working towards getting our shop open and I want to make sure we are starting off on the right foot by helping our employees clearly know and understand our policies and procedures of operation. I have an employee handbook and I am currently working on opening/shift change/closing checklists. There is one catch, however, we do not have a location nailed down yet to really be specific about particular procedures that may be unique to the location. </p>
<p>So I currently have general procedures such as turn off the alarm (if there is one to turn off), begin batch brew, restock pastries, etc., for opening, and the rest of the checklists are similar in form. Would anyone be willing to share their checklists for these three areas of operation, including some of the particulars that they may not have initially thought to include, but after being in operation realized they were important? Thank you!</p> Specialty Coffee truck for sale, espresso food truck catering, not la marzocco but a great machine UNIC Start a coffee business! Coffee food cart trailer trucktag:www.baristaexchange.com,2017-08-18:1688216:Topic:16193662017-08-18T15:55:21.024ZDavid Phttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DavidP
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<p>"This unit is ready to use! Coffee Truck for Sale! In excellent condition and ready to make money and start your own mobile coffee shop!"<br></br> This 2012 Ford Tansit Connect has been cleaned out and ready for a new roaming barista and ready to fulfill…</p>
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<p>"This unit is ready to use! Coffee Truck for Sale! In excellent condition and ready to make money and start your own mobile coffee shop!"<br/> This 2012 Ford Tansit Connect has been cleaned out and ready for a new roaming barista and ready to fulfill someone's new business dreams! <br/> We are only selling 1 out of 3 of our currently booked out trucks... <br/> Check out our mobile coffee business: <a href="http://www.wanderlustcoffeetruck.com/" target="_blank">Wanderlust Coffee Truck Austin</a><br/> <br/> We operate 2 other trucks that were built by the same custom builder and the same design and I will tell you that our other trucks that we have run for years now have almost never made us miss even a half of a day of sales because of a breakdown. I would dare say that this truck is one of the most agile, fuel efficient, and maintenance conscious food trucks on the road! (also a very very quiet generator compared to most) Built so smart that it only takes a single skilled barista to operate it!<br/> <br/> Equipment:<br/> -Truck only has around 33,000 miles runs perfect-needs nothing. Just passed state inspection.<br/> -5500 Watt Cummins Onan Quiet generator (properly tied into the truck's tank-kills at 1/4 tank)<br/> -2 Group UNIC twin Rumba 220v espresso machine (can keep up with almost any amount of customers)<br/> -Quamar M80E grind on demand doserless timed espresso grinder (will change out for Mazzer if desired for the right price)<br/> -True Glass door GDM commercial refrigerator<br/> -Ariston 110v Water heater<br/> -Red racing-style aluminum custom cabinets and deep drawers<br/> -Custom welded and polished stainless steel countertops<br/> -3 Compartment Moli concession sink and separate handwash sink all with pressurized hot and cold water.<br/> -20+gallon water tank and approx. 33 gallon grey water tank<br/> -knock box for spent espresso pucks<br/> -Full electrical distribution panel -ALL GFCI BREAKERS-(1x30 amp 220v breaker 1x20 amp, 2x15 amp)<br/> -automatic transfer switch that will change between generator and shore power<br/> -Shore Power plug (25' 50 AMP Marinco cordset-approx $225)<br/> -San Jamar stainless encased 3 cup dispenser<br/> -Steam Pitchers, mini shot pitchers, milk thermometer<br/> <br/> Having a mobile truck is such a great launching pad to grow your brand because you get out and about in your community and make your brand known!<br/> <br/> We have had great success with these trucks but just don't need a 3rd one right now<br/> <span style="color: #ff0000;">DAVE 224-595-7twotwo4</span><br/> <br/> search <a href="http://www.coffeetruckmobilecatering.com/" target="_blank">www.coffeetruckmobilecatering.com</a> (more pics)<br/> <br/> More info on the coffee truck's generator:<br/> This is not your normal run-of-the-mill generator you may see at home depot, it is the type they put in $300,000 motor-homes so that you can run it for days on end while sleeping with your head only feet from it under the floor of your RV.<br/> The generator costs over $5,000 +custom installation. <br/> The generator is designed/integrated into the van. It draws air in through the sliding door on the driver's side and expels the air out through the bottom of the truck (you may be able to see 2 little black vents on the lower half of the door in the pics).<br/> The generator is permanently mounted, hard wired into an automatic transfer switch and into a GFI breaker panel with outlets run both 120v and 240v. (You can also plug this truck into shore power via a large 50amp receptacle on the outside of the back door)<br/> The gas is fed to the generator through a Cummins onan brand pump drawing off the actual truck's factory gas tank. It was professionally tapped into so that the generator will "run out of gas" and shut dow when the truck's gas tank is at 1/4 tank. This way you don't strand yourself by running the truck dry from the generator usage; similar to how they do it in an RV for the same reason.<br/> The generator is quiet enough that it is not a nuisance to your customers or other nearby activities. You can sit in the front seat and talk to your passenger without raising your voice even through the generator compartment is right behind you.<br/> We currently run our trucks from 7AM-4PM while driving all over town and the generator stays on all day and we currently only consume an astoundingly small $14/day in gas TOTAL!!<br/> Maintenance is super easy access with an insulated/sealed compartment door that opens just in front the the open slider door. All we have had to do is simple maintenance on these (nothing major even though the ones we have been using on a daily basis now have thousands of hours run time)<br/> We operate year round and the generator has never shut down due to an overheat even in 105 degree heat! That proves that it was engineered properly.<br/> The whole truck was built with this type of low ongoing cost in mind. We have been able to make good money selling out of this compact vehicle because we are not constantly fixing or throwing money at a high maintenance costs food truck like may other people I know in the industry have to do.<br/> <br/> You may have seen some of our currently operated (red) trucks. There is almost no difference between them except for the color is white as well as some small modifications we have made over time (for example: the awning). THE RED TRUCKS ARE NOT THIS TRUCK that is for sale (this one is WHITE with RED cabinets)...The pictures of the RED TRUCKS are just to SHOW YOU WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT! I can be here as a resource to the buyer in the future on advice of how to best set up and run these truck...which events to do and which to avoid. Consider having me as a point of contact/advice an added value that buying from someone who is STILL in this business running this model and fully booked with 2 trucks rather than buying from someone who bailed out of the business. I am open to adding some of the upgrade features if we reach an acceptable price on the sale of the truck. The service that you and these trucks provide for your customers should make you an instant hit if you do it well! Hands on training may also be included for the right buyer upon pickup...<br/> Trying to avoid selling in central Texas to avoid direct competition.<br/> Call to inquire $38,500 OBO!!</p>
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</p> Receipt Printer on top of Espresso Machine: TOO HOT?tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2015-11-07:1688216:Topic:15717952015-11-07T00:39:32.513ZRick Astleyhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/RickAstley
<p>I have a Star Micronics TSP100 ethernet printer that I am moving from under the counter by the register. I want to put it on top of the Aurelia II 3 group which will allow the person working the machine to handle all of the tickets vs the cashier handing them each ticket. Will this emit too much heat on the top and possible damage the receipt printer?</p>
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<p>I have a Star Micronics TSP100 ethernet printer that I am moving from under the counter by the register. I want to put it on top of the Aurelia II 3 group which will allow the person working the machine to handle all of the tickets vs the cashier handing them each ticket. Will this emit too much heat on the top and possible damage the receipt printer?</p>
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<p>My shop runs the problem when we are extremely busy that customers sometimes grab the wrong item or an item that isn't theirs when it is set up on the counter. Given we do coffee, small food items, smoothies, and baked goods, some of them come up at different times. </p>
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<p>We have one receipt printer and we call orders by name. The most common example is a customer grabbing the wrong smoothie. They see a red one, for example, and they think its theirs because they ordered a…</p>
<p>My shop runs the problem when we are extremely busy that customers sometimes grab the wrong item or an item that isn't theirs when it is set up on the counter. Given we do coffee, small food items, smoothies, and baked goods, some of them come up at different times. </p>
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<p>We have one receipt printer and we call orders by name. The most common example is a customer grabbing the wrong smoothie. They see a red one, for example, and they think its theirs because they ordered a strawberry smoothie. </p>
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<p>Whats the best way to combat this?</p> Toper 3k Roaster For Sale!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2014-11-07:1688216:Topic:15414862014-11-07T21:17:54.698ZAlexanderHIhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AlexanderHI
<p>My name is Alexander, and I've owned Noblesse Coffee Company since December 1st 2012. Our roaster (Toper TKM-SX 3K) was installed September of 2013. We used a 1lb. roaster prior, that is no longer in use. </p>
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<p>The roaster is seasoned. Roughly 550lb. roasted on it, and it's in great working condition. We kept up with maintenance & cleaning as needed.</p>
<p>This would work great as a in-house roaster for small shops, or a start up roaster for…</p>
<p>My name is Alexander, and I've owned Noblesse Coffee Company since December 1st 2012. Our roaster (Toper TKM-SX 3K) was installed September of 2013. We used a 1lb. roaster prior, that is no longer in use. </p>
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<p>The roaster is seasoned. Roughly 550lb. roasted on it, and it's in great working condition. We kept up with maintenance & cleaning as needed.</p>
<p>This would work great as a in-house roaster for small shops, or a start up roaster for micro-producers.</p>
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<p>Retail price for the roaster is $12,350 + $1,600 shipping. We'll be selling for $11,750 - or best offer. </p>
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<p>We also have a heat sealer ($49.00), about 450 North Atlantic flat-black 1lb. bags, and bag ties to match ($130.00).</p>
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<p>If interested please call 806.790.6614, or email us at noblessecoffeeco@gmail.com</p> Toper 3k Roaster For Sale!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2014-11-07:1688216:Topic:15414842014-11-07T21:15:13.559ZAlexanderHIhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AlexanderHI
<p>My name is Alexander, and I've owned Noblesse Coffee Company since December 1st 2012. Our roaster (Toper TKM-SX 3K) was installed September of 2013. We used a 1lb. roaster prior, that is no longer in use. </p>
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<p>The roaster is seasoned. Roughly 550lb. roasted on it, and it's in great working condition. We kept up with maintenance & cleaning like champs.</p>
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<p>Retail price for the roaster is $12,350 + $1,600 shipping. We'll be selling for $11,750 - or best…</p>
<p>My name is Alexander, and I've owned Noblesse Coffee Company since December 1st 2012. Our roaster (Toper TKM-SX 3K) was installed September of 2013. We used a 1lb. roaster prior, that is no longer in use. </p>
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<p>The roaster is seasoned. Roughly 550lb. roasted on it, and it's in great working condition. We kept up with maintenance & cleaning like champs.</p>
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<p>Retail price for the roaster is $12,350 + $1,600 shipping. We'll be selling for $11,750 - or best offer. </p>
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<p>We also have a heat sealer ($49.00), about 450 North Atlantic flat-black 1lb. bags, and bag ties to match ($130.00).</p>
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<p>If interested please call 806.790.6614, or email us at noblessecoffeeco@gmail.com.</p> Coffee Shop Manager Problemstag:www.baristaexchange.com,2014-05-14:1688216:Topic:15225062014-05-14T16:25:22.649ZMolly Arnoldhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/MollyArnold
<p>I am having a helluva time getting anyone at CSM to respond to my queries on the status of an updated machine I paid for 5 weeks ago. Seems like once the cash is in hand, the service and communication disappear. I have tried emailing T. Bronson, Fred Dilkes, Andrew Valdez, Guy Talluto. Their Facebook page doesn't allow posting. Any one have some contact info? Thanks.</p>
<p>I am having a helluva time getting anyone at CSM to respond to my queries on the status of an updated machine I paid for 5 weeks ago. Seems like once the cash is in hand, the service and communication disappear. I have tried emailing T. Bronson, Fred Dilkes, Andrew Valdez, Guy Talluto. Their Facebook page doesn't allow posting. Any one have some contact info? Thanks.</p> Need help on design ideas on new coffee shoptag:www.baristaexchange.com,2013-04-05:1688216:Topic:14590752013-04-05T16:35:31.357ZChris Sonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/ChrisSon
Im opening a new coffee shop in Annapolis MD. I need ideas on who or how to design the interior of the cafe. Does anyone know of a good company that sales countertops modulars premade specifilly for coffee shops. So I can pick out the ones I like? If anyone know of a good company I can contact that'll be great. Thanks!!
Im opening a new coffee shop in Annapolis MD. I need ideas on who or how to design the interior of the cafe. Does anyone know of a good company that sales countertops modulars premade specifilly for coffee shops. So I can pick out the ones I like? If anyone know of a good company I can contact that'll be great. Thanks!!