2nd edition of this accessible guide - expert advice, first hand experience, and practical information on how to launch and run your new business. Added value - includes popular recipes from the author's own coffee shop.

From business plan to recipes, this book will give you all the information and advice you will need to help you set up and run a coffee shop and lunch bar. In it you will find the expert advice, first hand experience, and practical information to make your new business a success. - Choosing the right location - Creating a useful image and choosing an appropriate name - Planning an attractive menu - Employing and training the right staff - Finding and dealing with helpful suppliers - Keeping to the required health & safety regulations - And more - including popular recipes from the author's own coffee shop

At the age of 42, former lawyer Stephen Miller opted for a career change and set up his own sandwich-coffee bar. Despite the challenges and hard work, he has found it very satisfying to set up and run his own business. This book brings the benefit of his experience and advice to anyone wan ting to set up their own venture in this fast-growing food sector. Find out how to: create and concept your image; choose the right location; sort out tax and health safety; buy equipment and fit out the shop; and generate interest before you open. CONTENTS: Planning your business - dealing with professional advisors - choosing your shop unit - creating your own identity - bread and butter issues - food and drink, staff and you - fitting out and equipping the shop - staff and day-to-day issues - food hygiene and health and safety - getting up and running - beyond the basic concept About the author At the age of 42, former lawyer Stephen Miller opted for a career change and set up his own sandwich-coffee bar. With this book everyone wanting to follow his example can benefit from his know-how and advice.

Learn to start and run your own coffee bar with tips to brewing success The caffeine-lover in you has always wanted to start your own coffee bar--and all the guidance you'll need is right here in your hands! Order up a double shot of success with this guide packed to the brim with all things coffee and business. In it, you will find expert advice on selecting the best coffee beans and cafe treats, foolproof methods for tracking sales and inventory, straightforward suggestions on developing effective marketing strategies, helpful tips on negotiating contracts with employees and suppliers, and so much more... So tie that apron, grind those beans, and get started on that dream!

Revised and Updated Second Edition. Sandwiches are still the fastest growing food sector, which makes good quality coffee and sandwich bars an exciting opportunity. In this book the author passes on the knowledge he has gained from his own experience. Find out how to: - * CREATE A CONCEPT AND YOUR IMAGE * CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION * BUY EQUIPMENT AND FIT OUT THE SHOP * GENERATE INTEREST BEFORE YOU OPEN

At the age of 42, former lawyer Stephen Miller opted for a career change and set up his own sandwich-coffee bar. Despite the challenges and hard work, he has found it very satisfying to set up and run his own business. This book brings the benefit of his experience and advice to anyone wanting to set up their own venture in this fast-growing food sector. Find out how to: create and concept your image; choose the right location; sort out tax and health safety; buy equipment and fit out the shop; and generate interest before you open.

This is an entertaining but highly practical guide from the successful "Coffee Boys" authors that will enable you to open a coffee bar or sandwich bar that actually lasts and makes money. It presents a distillation of experience of the many dozens of coffee and sandwich businesses they have opened both personally and for clients. This work reveals and is based on the Great Formula (see six steps of contents) created by the authors within their own businesses and their consulting practice. It offers all the practical advice on location, raising finance, and devising a clear marketing plan.