An article written for startup restauranteurs that I read this morning seems also very relevant to independent coffee shops:
Every year, in every country in the world, countless entrepreneurs open restaurants. It can be a family-run affair, a small group of friends, or a rugged individualist with a concept thought to be compelling to the dining [...]
Why new restaurants fail
February 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Start a Coffee Shop, Tips
Tags: capitalization·coffee·coffee_shop·inexperience·new_business·open_restaurants·restaurant_business