FairviewCoffee
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- Jul 22, 2007
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Hello from Cleveland, Ohio.
I’m new to the coffee business and to these forums and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Angelo and my brothers and I are in the real estate business, so not much experience in coffee besides drinking it. I’m looking for roasters, startup consultants, equipment recommendations, recipes, and just fun people to chat with and exchange ideas.
We have picked the location, demolished the existing space and currently starting to build it out. Permits are pulled and construction has begun. We still haven’t designed a layout for the counter that I’m happy with. We still aren’t a 100% on the name Fairview Perk Coffee (so ideas are welcome), as well as a logo. I’ll post our logo ideas for anyone that’s interested at a later time.
I found a few startup design consultants, Bellissimo, Alex Fisenko, and Bear Creek Coffee. Has anyone ever heard/used these individuals? If you know of someone that can help design and choose items, that would be greatly appreciated as well. Also, do not be modest, if you can help, let me know. Always welcome to talk and try new people.
I have read most of the previous posts from individuals who are starting up and the questions they asked. I own the building, so there is no debate on the lease or location. I will probably buy over leasing equipment, but that’s my personal philosophy in business. No roasters have asked for contracts, but have offered free equipment, or free coffee equal to the cost of equipment if we want to buy equipment from them. The problem I find with that is, they only have dealer prices on one brand. Coincidentally, the roaster I like now has Bunn equipment, is that any good? Is there a rating on equipment?
I’m working on signage, and we have plenty of storage. I will definitely visit the state/county permits, and especially health codes, this week to verify everything. Just a note on something TD mentioned on a previous thread, don’t trust anyone. I had an architect draw and city approve my drawings without a handsink in the front. I’ve been told that this will NOT pass health inspections.
The few questions I had in general are: 1) Do most places offer lunch and lots of food? What kind of food do you offer besides the pastries? 2) Has it become a requirement to book local bands to grow your cliental? 3) What name brand equipment is better and why? (A website rating would be great or description on everything
I am looking forward to meeting everyone and hoping to help and contribute in the future
Ciao,
Angelo
I’m new to the coffee business and to these forums and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Angelo and my brothers and I are in the real estate business, so not much experience in coffee besides drinking it. I’m looking for roasters, startup consultants, equipment recommendations, recipes, and just fun people to chat with and exchange ideas.
We have picked the location, demolished the existing space and currently starting to build it out. Permits are pulled and construction has begun. We still haven’t designed a layout for the counter that I’m happy with. We still aren’t a 100% on the name Fairview Perk Coffee (so ideas are welcome), as well as a logo. I’ll post our logo ideas for anyone that’s interested at a later time.
I found a few startup design consultants, Bellissimo, Alex Fisenko, and Bear Creek Coffee. Has anyone ever heard/used these individuals? If you know of someone that can help design and choose items, that would be greatly appreciated as well. Also, do not be modest, if you can help, let me know. Always welcome to talk and try new people.
I have read most of the previous posts from individuals who are starting up and the questions they asked. I own the building, so there is no debate on the lease or location. I will probably buy over leasing equipment, but that’s my personal philosophy in business. No roasters have asked for contracts, but have offered free equipment, or free coffee equal to the cost of equipment if we want to buy equipment from them. The problem I find with that is, they only have dealer prices on one brand. Coincidentally, the roaster I like now has Bunn equipment, is that any good? Is there a rating on equipment?
I’m working on signage, and we have plenty of storage. I will definitely visit the state/county permits, and especially health codes, this week to verify everything. Just a note on something TD mentioned on a previous thread, don’t trust anyone. I had an architect draw and city approve my drawings without a handsink in the front. I’ve been told that this will NOT pass health inspections.
The few questions I had in general are: 1) Do most places offer lunch and lots of food? What kind of food do you offer besides the pastries? 2) Has it become a requirement to book local bands to grow your cliental? 3) What name brand equipment is better and why? (A website rating would be great or description on everything
I am looking forward to meeting everyone and hoping to help and contribute in the future
Ciao,
Angelo