coffee business strategies

This gem of an article from the Indianapolis Star was in my inbox this morning: Lawrence coffee shop changes hands
LAWRENCE — Java Junction — the little coffee shop that keeps opening and closing in Lawrence — opened Wednesday with a new owner and a new name.
Uh oh. Here we go again.
Ken Julian agreed to [...]

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I’m regularly asked how many and which flavors to carry on a coffee shop beverage menu. Remember, just like your coffee, your water and dairy, flavoring are igredients in the beverages that you serve, so you should always select them wisely. Never make your choice solely on convenience or to copy some other [...]

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We’re regularly asked “how should I set the prices on my menu?”
Such a personal question should always be addressed on an individual case basis; however, as a general guideline we suggest that you survey your local and national chain competition and then position yourself on the high-end or slightly above.

Specialty coffee [...]

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