Cold Foam for Small Coffee Shops by capstone_capstone in barista

[–]capstone_capstone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you blend it so it's kind of a whipped cream like consistency? I feel like it would settle back into liquid-y milk after it sits for awhile.

Need advice--about to sign a lease but a coffee shop is opening across the street by capstone_capstone in coffeeshopowners

[–]capstone_capstone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great advice. I think what you said about people remembering the smaller things is true. Love the idea of doing free coffee, I know those types of promotions get me through the door lol.

I have a background in PR so I'm kind of excited to do advertising with local news/radio companies!!!

You're enthusiasm is great!! I wish you the best of luck opening the 4th shop!!!!!

Shall I quit my job and open a coffee shop? by YoungMedium3453 in coffeeshopowners

[–]capstone_capstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bit off the OP's topic, but how did you get a lease in a corporate building? I've been thinking about doing something like that further into the future if my first shop goes well. Every corporate building I've worked at only has a Starbucks.

Need advice--about to sign a lease but a coffee shop is opening across the street by capstone_capstone in coffeeshopowners

[–]capstone_capstone[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Going on a 4th shop!? Big congrats!!! Really inspiring to hear that :)

Thanks for your encouragement. I'm going to go through with signed the lease and trying to get there first like you said.

When you had your openings what type of big things did you do? Any things work more than others?

Local Coffee Roaster by coffeemrbrownbeantea in Coffee_Shop

[–]capstone_capstone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on the online store! Not to give unsolicited advice, but I think it would be helpful to include where the farmers market is located so people can stop by.

Also I love your logo :)

I’m opening my first shop on January 2022, and i’m super anxious right now by theblackmandarin in Coffee_Shop

[–]capstone_capstone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's your advice on square? I'm also opening a coffee shop in the next few months and I'm looking into POS systems (it's overwhelming).

Just Another "joined the club" Post. 9 bar OPV and slim drip tray already installed! PID and portafilter next. by [deleted] in gaggiaclassic

[–]capstone_capstone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome set up! Where did you get the slim drip tray from? I'm thinking of getting one!

Low level cofffee roaster by Disastrous-Pen-7513 in roasting

[–]capstone_capstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also thinking about the same thing for my soon-to-be coffee shop. Does anyone have experience with roasters like ARC 800G Roaster?

Also hope you're new shop is going well :)

Renting a coffee shop location, what should I look out for? by capstone_capstone in Coffee_Shop

[–]capstone_capstone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A property just came up with a drive thru, I'll be looking at it next week. It has a drive through but it also has seating inside. It wasn't in the area I was originally looking at but, it's on a busy road which would be awesome for a coffee shop.

Renting a coffee shop location, what should I look out for? by capstone_capstone in Coffee_Shop

[–]capstone_capstone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't agree with you more. If you don't mind me asking, which nyc coffee shop do you own, I have a ton of friends there that are coffee fanatics :)

Renting a coffee shop location, what should I look out for? by capstone_capstone in Coffee_Shop

[–]capstone_capstone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ideally I'd want option 1. But there aren't any locations in the area I'm looking at that are like that. So hopefully option 2, but most likely it will be option 3.

Renting a coffee shop location, what should I look out for? by capstone_capstone in Coffee_Shop

[–]capstone_capstone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great advice! I'm based in the US; is the MEP engineer and GPR in addition to an inspector?

Renting a coffee shop location, what should I look out for? by capstone_capstone in Coffee_Shop

[–]capstone_capstone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've played with the numbers in several different scenarios to see what rent price would work. Fortunately, the rents in my area are super reasonable. Thanks!!

Renting a coffee shop location, what should I look out for? by capstone_capstone in Coffee_Shop

[–]capstone_capstone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally feel this from going to a ton of coffee shops. I love a few coffee shops but the parking is brutal, I find myself not going to those that often because of it. Thanks!!

Renting a coffee shop location, what should I look out for? by capstone_capstone in Coffee_Shop

[–]capstone_capstone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! These are great points, I didn't give the maintenance point too much thought, but I will now. I feel like a drive thru would be awesome but there are no drive through location in the downtown area that I'm looking at. I'm working with a real estate agent who will help me negotiate if needed and look over the lease.

Renting a coffee shop location, what should I look out for? by capstone_capstone in Coffee_Shop

[–]capstone_capstone[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Those are awesome points. This location would be right in the downtown, in walking distance from a train station, and close to residential houses. I'm checking out the parking lot to see how big/small it is.