Starting A Coffee Shop

by: rtcruz Total views: 39 Word Count: 380
View PDF | Print View

Related Discussions Online:

eeps! time to shower! got coffee shop date tonight, but we're starting at a steakhouse
Posted by cherylcolan via Twitter

I've been thinking about it all day and starting a telecommuter/coworking group at the coffee shop sounds like a really good. Thoughts??
Posted by factoryjoe via coworking - Twitter Search

I am at cartel for some reason on a saturday. Talked to a church that is starting a coffee shop. They want to know if i want to work there.
Posted by austinbaker via Twitter

Being Discussed on FriendFeed

Open Question: How and where do you go about starting a coffee shop business.?
I would like to start a little coffee shop in a little town. That the farmers and everyone could set around a table to talk and drink coffee. Maybe some bake goods. Where do I go to get the funds. read more...

Open Question: Christian support needed! I'm confused about what to do......?
My husband and I own a coffee shop. We each work 118 hours per week (yes 118). We have no employees but ourselves. We have been open for 7 months. People tell us over and over again (I mean we hear this everyday, literally) that we are the best coffee house in town and we have the best coffee, etc. Since we have been open we have been greatly blessed with the ability to pay both our business bills and our home bills. Our focus has always been on building a relationship with the local people BUT, now that winter is setting in and the tourists are gone, our daily income has dropped down to a third of what it was. Only a handful of people are coming in throughout the day and our bills are suddenly in jeopardy of not being paid. My question is this: Would God let us suffer and not meet our needs? We are stuck in our hours and are at His mercy. I am in a puddle of confusion and need some guidance. I am becoming desperate because each day is getting worse. In all honesty, I am starting to get mad at God for not helping us. Any ideas on how to get people in here would be most appreciated. We have tried live music and nobody cares about it. We have had game nights at the request of the customers themselves but they don't come. We have little budget for advertising now so creativity is key. Thank you in advance. PS - Prayers are welcome and appreciated too! read more...

Take a gander at the phenomenal coffee craze in full effect! It never ceases to amaze me how much the world loves hot, iced and even frozen coffee drinks. It's like they can not get enough caffeine. People are sipping lattes in the morning, cappuccinos in the afternoon and frapuccinos at all hours of the night. So what does all this mean? Well, basically it means that now is the time to start pondering the notion of starting a coffee shop of your own. This is an excellent way to make a great income. All you need to do first is a little research on coffee supplies and your area.

Before starting a coffee shop of your own, it's a good idea to scope out your environment. The location of the coffee shop is key. Seek out a venue that's ideal for morning and afternoon commuters. On the way to work in the morning is when so many people want a latte or iced coffee beverage. So naturally starting a coffee shop near the commuting traffic is an excellent idea.

Better yet, in this day and age a drive-thru can't be beat. Folks love convenience, and the more convenient you make it for them to purchase a coffee and be on their way, the better. On a separate note, starting a coffee shop in a very rural area is not always such a wonderful concept. You have to make certain you have the potential consumers at your fingertips. Without the customers, your coffee shop will never make it. Running any business is dependent upon proper location and customers. So do not make the mistake of starting a coffee shop in an area that lacks both.

Costs of supplies will naturally be a factor when opening a coffee shop. Take a moment to think about all the things you will need. A general list of coffee shop supplies consists of; plastic cups, straws, napkins, several types of milk, coffee beans, a variety of syrups (normal and sugar-free), snacks and obviously a high-end commercial espresso machine. While these are just the basics of starting a coffee shop, it's prudent to remember that these supplies can add up quickly; so be sure to shop around when seeking supplies for your new coffee shop.