A practical guide to opening and running a successful Independent Coffee Shop, essential reading for all Entrepreneurs. Don't open your coffee shop until you have read this How to select your coffee shop location How to get a great team for your coffee shop How to provide WOW service How to choose what to sell in your coffee shop The importance of a good layout in your coffee shop How to choose the equipment for a new coffee shop How to run your coffee shop How to keep in financial control of your coffee shop How to sell your coffee shop The coffee shop success formula This is a highly practical book with very sound advice. Andrew & Claire are hugely experienced in the industry, and more importantly over several locations. So make sure you read it with a marker pen in your hand. Take all of their advice - it might just prevent you from making some very expensive mistakes.'John Richardson - The Coffee Boys'Straight forward, independent, no-nonsense advice is not easy to find.This is a must read book for every budding and existing coffee shop entrepreneur. Even if you do not own a coffee shop, read it for great business advice.'Martyn Herriott - Beverage Standards AssociationAndrew & Claire Bowen opened their first franchised coffee shop in 2007, after leaving senior roles in retail and healthcare. Within eighteen months they had opened three outlets and had over �1m turnover. In 2011 they developed their own independent format, which they continue to run. They support coffee shop owners worldwide as founders of Caf� Success Hub.

Learn to start and run your own coffee bar with tips to brewing success The caffeine-lover in you has always wanted to start your own coffee bar--and all the guidance you'll need is right here in your hands! Order up a double shot of success with this guide packed to the brim with all things coffee and business. In it, you will find expert advice on selecting the best coffee beans and cafe treats, foolproof methods for tracking sales and inventory, straightforward suggestions on developing effective marketing strategies, helpful tips on negotiating contracts with employees and suppliers, and so much more... So tie that apron, grind those beans, and get started on that dream!

An illustrated guide to the essential rules for enjoying coffee both at home and in cafes, including tips on storing and serving coffee, coffee growing, roasting and brewing, plus facts, lore, and popular culture from around the globe. This introduction to all things coffee written by the founders and editors of Sprudge, the premier website for coffee content, features a series of digestible rules accompanied by whimsical illustrations. Divided into three sections (At Home, At the Cafe, and Around the World), The New Rules of Coffee covers the basics of brewing and storage, cafe etiquette and tips for enjoying your visit, as well as essential information about coffee production (What is washed coffee?), coffee myths (Darker is not stronger!), and broadcasts from a new international coffee culture.

"Coffee bars are springing up on every street corner. Now you too can start and run one of today's most popular and profitable business ventures. If you enjoy meeting people and love coffee, this may be the business for you"--Back cover

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and especially in the United States, where over 80% of adults are regular java drinkers. A coffee shop can be more than just a place to grab a quick cup. Many of them double as social hubs or performing spaces, making them important fixtures in their community. Coffee shop ownership is demanding, but they can also give you both financial and personal rewards in return for your time and effort. If you've always dreamed of opening your own coffee shop, this book will get you started on the right path.