tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73410096956983590912024-03-12T16:52:54.386-07:00Crafty Coffee BlogRob Flinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08968231538222636059noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341009695698359091.post-44468635308598164472019-05-02T05:23:00.000-07:002019-05-02T11:32:59.724-07:00 I was going to be a famous blogger. hahaWow, just spent an hour reading over some of the posts is made. A long time has passed since I thought I was going to be a famous blogger. haha<br />
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<br />Rob Flinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08968231538222636059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341009695698359091.post-84555001169117732172015-01-14T19:38:00.000-08:002015-01-14T19:38:00.455-08:00Coffee Shop Business Plan: How to Choose What’s On the Menu<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="s1">When laying out the plans for how you’re going to run your coffee shop, don’t forget to include a rough draft of what your menu will look like. You may think you can decide on that later or just offer some cookies and muffins as extra options to your customers but putting a little more thought into it can have a very positive effect on the success of your business. Including an idea of your food and drink options in your coffee shop business plan will allow you to better visualize the type of shop you’re going to open and give you the chance to be more prepared.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Know the market you’ll be serving before setting your coffee shop menu in stone. If your store is in an area that shoppers are likely to want to stop in for snacks or you have an office building nearby that will likely give you a lunch time rush, plan your menu accordingly.</span></div>
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Rob Flinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08968231538222636059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341009695698359091.post-490992818545779142014-12-23T19:37:00.000-08:002014-12-23T19:37:00.414-08:00Coffee Shop Business Planning: Preparing Your Menu<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="s1">Unless you’re planning to serve just coffee in your coffee shop, you’re going to need to prepare your menu. With a coffee shop business you have a lot of flexibility because if you choose to you can serve only coffee or you can turn your store into a mini coffee based restaurant. Before you open take some time to decide the main theme of your menu and it will be much easier to make the smaller adjustments as you go.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">With a nice hot cup coffee, a freshly baked cinnamon bun might be just what your customer was craving. Offering a selection of cookies, muffins, pies, and other sweet treats will not only please your customer’s taste buds, it will add an undeniable level of visual appeal when displayed alluringly at your counter. Even if you don’t want to bake it all yourself, pre-made snacks are an equally delicious option.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Ready made wraps and sandwiches or freshly made soups are an excellent choice for your hungrier customers. You can have a few things pre-packaged and easy to grab or you can decide to offer full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Even having one hot meal a day on your menu might be an option for you. Whether you keep it simple or get really creative with your menu, offering at least a few food choices can really add to your coffee shop.</span></div>
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Rob Flinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08968231538222636059noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341009695698359091.post-17926426037085283242014-12-02T19:17:00.000-08:002014-12-02T19:17:00.829-08:00Can I afford To Start A Coffee Shop Business?<div class="p1">
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Rob Flinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08968231538222636059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341009695698359091.post-83397178191416899242014-11-25T18:53:00.000-08:002019-04-22T07:22:31.859-07:00Coffee Shop Business Mistakes <h2>
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Rob Flinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08968231538222636059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341009695698359091.post-16515848271451416152014-11-17T18:52:00.000-08:002014-11-17T18:52:00.467-08:00 Coffee Shop Business Plan<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="s1">Before setting out to open your coffee shop or <a href="http://thebusinesshq.com/start-mobile-coffee-business/">mobile coffee business</a>, it’s important to start with a coffee shop business plan. But don’t worry, if the thought of creating a business plan makes your head spin, there are templates and existing business models available to help you with your planning. The most common elements to these business plans may include an executive summary, a list of your objectives, keys to your success, and your mission statement.</span></div>
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Rob Flinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08968231538222636059noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341009695698359091.post-35499188018680794532014-11-15T18:46:00.001-08:002014-11-15T18:46:55.155-08:00The Right Espresso Machine<h2>
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<span class="s1">When opening up a coffee shop business, one of the most important purchases you will have to make will be your espresso machine. This piece of equipment will get a lot of use and you need to be sure you get a quality machine that will be long-lasting, durable, and suit all of your needs.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">The type of espresso machine automation you choose can greatly affect the quality of the espresso you produce. You have three options in your machine type, and there are pros and cons to each of them.</span></div>
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Rob Flinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08968231538222636059noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341009695698359091.post-69538869651431803832014-11-15T18:31:00.001-08:002014-11-20T12:06:26.569-08:00Start-Up Coffee Shop Business Tips<h2 style="text-align: center;">
Starting A Coffee Shop Business: Is It Right For You?</h2>
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<span class="s1">Owning a coffee shop business is a dream for many. When you combine an entrepreneurial spirit with an addiction to coffee and the love of socializing with people, a coffee shop seems like the obvious choice.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">You must stay focused on the things that will directly contribute to your profits. For this, you will need a budget and one that you absolutely stick to. This is crucial and must not be overlooked. Many new coffee shop owners drastically underestimate the start up cost of a coffee shop business and fail before they even are able to properly get started.</span></div>
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