Starting a business is big activity and the most exciting things for an entrepreneur, however it is not an issue that only try to choose a good local excellent coffee or have good administrative skills, so this time we give you a quick guide to
start coffee shop.
Start a cafe is a subject much thought, good planning and focus is dedicated; this is why we offer this small guide with which we do not claim anything but help you develop the business in a cafe or coffee franchise, remember it is recommended that you seek advice from a professional way to choose the best suppliers, machinery, supplies, etc.
Think How The Coffee Shop Concept Will Be
Of the things you should be clear from the outset is the type of coffee you want to develop, thought to be the type of coffee you're going to operate for some time, so choose one that you feel comfortable, once you've decided the concept, get the necessary machinery before choosing the venue.
One way to help you decide which type of coffee or cafe you are determined to develop, it is better if you answer the following questions before developing a business plan :
What Is The Priority : Beverages or Foods?
The difference in directing attention to serving excellent coffee or food of excellent quality, lies in the choice of equipment, according to the type of approach that you'll need to equip; For example, if your plan is to sell crepes or waffles and only sell coffee as an option to accompany the crepes, then you will not need to buy the best espresso machine.
Is It Better Only Serve Bar or Tables?
This aspect is very critical because it will determine the size of both the local and the bar and counter, taking into account that according to the services you will be offering, because based on this, you must then choose the personnel to work with you.
How About Home Service Offer?
This simple detail determined similarly, both the space, equipment (telephone line) as the staff.
What Coffee Shop Atmosphere Concept?
Yes, you must also create an environment that will determine the type of clientele that come to your business. There are many types such as: urban, clinical, contemporary, traditional, futuristic, home, family, executive; or perhaps a combination of all or some styles. This is an important decision to make because it will help you choose the type of decoration and furniture.
What Will Your Frequent Customers?
By the zone type, you can make a profile of what type of consumers will be your frequent customers, you must look at aspects such as age, gender, occupation, lifestyle, activities, purchasing power, etc. The type of customers will help you determine the type of menu more useful.
Where Do Your Customers?
This is an extremely important aspect because it will determine both the menu and the type of service and the schedule; For example, if your customers are usually clerks, may require home service and a particular menu.
What Will Be The Time To Open The Coffee Shop
Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 pm is the typical office hours or seven days a week from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm is the perfect time to open a coffee shop located on a commercial area; you must choose a schedule according to the area and type of potential customers. The schedule of your cafe determine the type of operations, the cost of staff and time to dedicate to your business.
Do You Think Big?
Your plan to put a cafe is only for the purpose of having a business plan or the future of franchising your cafe and start a second or third place? This must think from the beginning and that you must develop a good business plan so you can use it several times with no problem
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