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Starting Your Own Coffee Shop: Opening & Running a Successful Coffee Business

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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. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (February 23, 2018)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 82 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1977036627


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 29


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.21 x 9 inches


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    • Great starting point
Great starting point for anyone who is thinking about maybe opening up and running a coffee shop one day. I thought the layout of the chapters were in a logical flow and I really enjoyed how the overall tone was positive and encouraging. I feel like too many writers and bloggers tend to write about their coffee business with the “don’t even think about until you’ve done this” attitude, instead of a more positive attitude. Simms does a good job at laying down the facts and giving a general overview of the many pieces that it takes to open and maintain a profitable business. She does not go into too much detail on the specifics of things, however, she gave me some great starting points for a myriad of helpful resources that at the very least, got my research heading in the right direction. I do wish though that there was a chapter on coffee sourcing and how to go about finding and choosing a wholesale seller and maybe some general guidelines on keeping / rotating a backstock for the beans specifically. Also, an “additional resources” section at the end that would offer more books and websites that the author might’ve found helpful in her research for the reader to use in continuing their research would be super helpful. Overall though, great book, the author offers a great overview of all the things that it takes to open and run a coffee shop. Quick read and would definitely recommend. Side note: The author’s description can read a little misleading. In the description it states “her short fiction is widely published” which could make it appear that this book is a work of fiction when it is not. Not a big deal really, I was just a little confused when I was initially looking into the book on Amazon is all. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2020 by Lauren
    • Very helpful for a first timer
I really enjoyed the book. It was kept short and to the point while also making sure to hit on specific things that anybody new to opening a coffee business needs to consider. I especially liked the emphasis on writing out a business plan whether it’s needed for financing or not. They only thing I would have liked to see more of was more percentages in the turning a profit chapter. It’s mentioned that food cost are about 15% off total sales. It would have been cool to see what the suggested percentage is for payroll of total sales, profit, owners salary, over head expenses, etc. These numbers can obviously vary depending on the business structure, but for a first timer I think it would help give a structure for that business plan. But I’m being nit picky. The author did a good job. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021 by Trail West Co.
    • Highly Recommend reading it for those who are planning to start a cafe
Jassica Simms did a great job making the book, For what a cafe owner should know the book talks about; -Business Plan -Starting Expenses -Menu, Products and Servies -Branding and Identity -Location -Design -Brewers and Grinders -Making it official -Day-to-Day operation -Marketing -Turning a Profit. Since I been studying about coffee and running a coffee shop there were things I already know, but suprisingly this book pointed out a lot of things I didn't know or did not take into account, it also presents great ideas. I need to point out, this book doesn't get too deep into the techincal part, which I see as a good thing for starters because it makes the book is clear, breif, straight to the point, in other words very easy to read and understand. also the author was kind enough to give a 1 in a 200 chance to win a 200.00$ amazon gift card. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2020 by A.A. Hadi White
    • Lacks Credibility
It seems anyone could have written this utilizing Google search. The author lists "coffee-lover" and "former barista" in her bio. I don't think this exactly qualifies someone to write as an authority on how to open a coffee shop. Has the author opened a coffee shop? Is she speaking from experience? Is her shop a success? Did she interview coffee shop owners? How did she come about this information? This book needs to establish some credibility, otherwise, I have no idea why I should invest my time or why I should trust the info or advice in this book. This book is for someone who wants a superficial glance at what it takes to open a coffee shop but lacks the time or desire to Google the information themselves. It's like an outline neatly put together from searching Google. It's a starting point ...but again...because the author has not established any credibility...take it with a grain of salt. Starting a business is risky and I can't trust that this book is a good road map. The book "The Daily Grind" was an excellent read. It was written by a couple who have proven success in establishing and running an independent chain of coffee shops. It's also an outline, well organized in a step-by-step manner, and provides some great, useful details that could make or break your coffee shop business. It's simple but has substance. They also provide links to additional online resources. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022 by Orangeshirt
    • First wakeup call for a coffee noob
I've always been working in finance and have zero experience in the coffee industry. Like many of us, I feel worn out at work and have developed a fantasy of making a living just sitting in my own little coffee shop and chill through the day with my lovely cat. After reading just the first few chapters, I realized that I am still really far away from that dream. I am seriously considering taking some coffee classes and boy, they are pretty costly. Definitely an eye opening book for me and I feel like I have a much better direction to work towards instead of just dreaming all the time. Very quick and easy read, very to the point with no useless materials to waste your time on. Highly recommended as a first book into the business! Of course you will need to read more books as you progress through your plans to get a more in depth understanding on the business. But this is definitely the perfect first book on the subject. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018 by Kindle Customer

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