Recent content by ds40014

Shopgirlssw I am so sorry for the loss of your mother... :-( The sale of the drive-thru sounded like an excellent opportunity. By the time you read this, it would probably have been sold. Sorry, I didn't learn about it until now! --david la vida java coffee company www.lavidajava.com

to txnbydesign Hey! I'd like to hear more... we might be interested. Please send me the itemized list. We are getting ready to buy equipment, especially POS system. Thanks! --david d.sierra@lavidajava.com www.lavidajava.com

SuperAutos A couple of things on the superautos - have a barista friend who came from a semi-auto shop and went to Sbux because of the $$ and keeping busy - she hates not being able to make a special drink for her customers. Not as much fun. Two, we just bought a refurbished La Marzocca that...

Flavored Coffee Beans We are starting up a coffee shop very soon and offering flavored coffee beans was a big question. Our roaster said that if you use flavored beans, it gums up your machinery and you can't get rid of the flavors. You must take all your equipment apart and clean it, which...

You think too high? I was thinking that $7-8 was a bit low, for someone that your business depends on, while you're away. I think a good Barista can make your business better, but to your point, if they get good tips from customers, you shouldn't have to pay them that much. On the other hand...

Thank you! I was thinking of starting them at $12.00/hr., but maybe less is more... Thanks! --david

How much on average would you pay a Barista per hour? I mean someone that you would have to train? Thanks! --david :D

Not to Mall... This is my personal opinion about Coffee Shops in Malls: 1) Malls are expensive in both Rent and Operatiing expenses, 2) Most people go to do retail shopping - if you are selling coffee, this goes more in hand with grocery shopping, than retail. 3) Most coffee drinking times...

Green coffe bean have you checked out http://www.uroastem.com? They sell green coffee beans... ds40014 :D

Jim/ ElPugDiablo: Did you guys both attend the Coffee Fest? Was it helpful for you to attend in opening your business? Just curious... Thx!

Thank you Thank you for that link! It was very helpful! --david :-)

BP - dumb question??? Hello, I'm new to the forum. I have been reading through all the postings and want to thank everyone for all their valuable wisdom! I have a question on Business Plans (sorry...): When submitting a completed business plan to solicit financing (from a bank, etc.), you...

Materials and Supplies Thank you for the info! Question: When you all started, how did you know what materials (Blenders, Espresso machines, grinders, etc.) and Supplies (Coffee, cups, lids, etc.) to get? I am going through that process now -- trying to determine what items I need for the...

Info very helpful... Your information is very helpful and I enjoy learning from your experience. Do you guys every worry about the competition, especially Starbucks? If so, how do you deal with them? Thanks! --david :grin:

Hello Everyone! First, Thank you so much for your responses! You guys are truly a wealth of information! Grovie has asked alot of important questions! Bravo! Second, I, too, am in the same boat as Grovie - looking to start my own Coffee Bar. Right now, I am doing as much research as I can...