Setting Up and Managing Your Own Coffee Bar: How to open a coffee bar that actually lasts and makes money . . . Paperback – June 11, 2010

Doesn't everyone want to one day leave the "rat race" and be able to open up a business like a coffee shop? I thought I had an idea how to start off if I wanted to start a coffee shop but I had no idea how in-depth you need to be to get into the business until I got this book.The Coffee Boys' guide really preps you and makes you think of building a strategy for success before you even think of getting equipment or planning out a spot. Are you primarily a coffee-house, coffee-bar, or stand? What are the best place to "break ground" for each? When serving food, are you an expert at every item on the menu (you need to be)? Ex: sandwich. What kind of lettuce are you using and what is the tacticle feel of the crunch? Does it match with the meat? The bread type? Freshness? Sourcing all the items? Etc. etc.Highly recommended.

If you have the ability look past the fact that this is written from the perspective of an operator in the UK and apply these theories and suggestions to practical differences in the US then this book is great. I picked up some great points that we were able to apply to development of our first store in the US . . . thank you !

Recommended for those opening a food shop, not necessarily a coffee shop. Lots of info on things you don't think about before opening.

The authors take years of experience from two consultants and turn it into a fun, energetic, read. The expectations of the contents are established right from the beginning and the anicdotes are relevant and entertaining. Great book.

Worthwhile reading, if only as a reminder what you will be up ahead, however, if all this is new to you, you should not start a coffee business.

Thank you!

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All i need now is courage!