your key to success in the specialty coffee industry
10 Essentials

Starting a Coffee Shop?

Bruce Milletto, president of Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup, spills the beans on how you can create a successful and profitable coffee business.


Books + DVDs

Bean Business Basics 3-Pack

Bean Business Basics 3-Pack

A comprehensive package for starting and running a specialty coffee business.

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Bean Business 4-Pack

Bean Business 4-Pack

A comprehensive package for starting and running a specialty coffee business that includes advanced espresso training.

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Bean Business 5-Pack Plus

Bean Business 5-Pack Plus

A comprehensive package for starting and running a specialty coffee business that includes complementary foods and beverages.

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Bean Business Drive-thru 6-Pack Plus

Bean Business Drive-thru 6-Pack Plus

A comprehensive package for starting and running a specialty drive-thru business.

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from concept development to opening day

In addition to our comprehensive new business packages, we offer the following individual consulting services.

For more complete descriptions of our services, click the download below.


Individual Consulting Services

Creation of a Presentation Coffee Business Plan

A well-written plan is essential for obtaining a desirable location, favorable lease terms and financing for your new business.

Pre-Opening Financial Evaluation

This companion piece to your business plan is critical for projecting start-up costs and sales volumes and obtaining financing from your lending partners.

Logo Development

A professional logo establishes your identity. Never underestimate the power an image has to create a personality for your business.

Lease Provision Recommendations

In addition to scrutiny by an attorney, we will review your lease and recommend provisions that are in your best business interests.

Interior Design Packages

Basic
Gives drawings illustrating your conceived floor plan, including floor, wall, ceiling, cabinet and lighting treatment suggestions. Floor plan lists items needed to furnish a coffeehouse and a list of all suggested items and prices.
All-Inclusive
Includes professional design boards with elevations, renderings and samples of materials from the cabinets, ceilings, floors, walls and furnishings. Help in coordinating purchase of interior design items, furniture and lighting.

Project Design + Drawings

Create a custom store design for your selected location and concept.

Phase A
Includes ergonomic floor plan showing placement of all equipment, furnishings and permanent fixtures. Fixtures identified with specifications.
Phase B
Includes wall dimension plan showing critical dimensions, drawing of electrical and voltage stub ins, plumbing and water supply stub ins, as well as cabinet elevations.

Plan Review

Assesses the efficiency and ergonomics of your design.

Coffee/Food Service Equipment Selection

Select manufacturers and models of foodservice equipment that are recognized for quality, dependability, and service. Present selections to food service equipment distributors to achieve competitive pricing.

Consumable Products Recommendations

Provide a list of the best products available and contact information for manufacturers/distributors.

Menu Layout + Beverage Pricing

Categorize menu items for quick identification and ordering. Cost menu items so prices are competitive, but also provide a beverage cost that enables profitability.

Suggested Opening Order for Consumable Products

Create opening orders for beverage, food, paper and chemical products.

Suggested Small Wares Order

A list of all the utensils and non-major equipment necessary to serve beverages and food products, and for general daily operations. Suggested vendors with product codes and contact phone numbers included.

Store Opening + Employee Training [3-days on-site]

Train your employees to prepare beverages properly and to deliver good customer service. Formulate a game plan for your first months of business.

Branding + Identity

Create an identity for your operation. Includes full logo, business card and letterhead/invoice design, as well as print-ready artwork for T-shirts, hats, napkins, aprons, mugs, etc.

Website Development

Includes a fully customized Website. Up to five pages of main navigation.

Roasting Consulting Services

Includes green bean sourcing, equipment sourcing and on-site training.


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