by andrew | Feb 18, 2009 | business, ideas, news, retail |
Say goodbye and good riddance to comfy couches (that aren’t really that comfortable anyway), nostalgic watercolor artwork and faux chalkboard menu signs, it’s time to try something new. Intelligentsia Venice Coffee Shop As reported by food and beverage...
by andrew | Jan 17, 2009 | business, ideas, retail, roasting
“Why should I roast my own coffee beans,” and “does it improve business?” Well… yes and no. Make sure that if you decide to roast, it is for the right reasons and takes into consideration the skills necessary to excel at the craft. The...
by andrew | Oct 21, 2008 | business, industry, marketing, news, roasting
PT’s Coffee Roasting Co. Named Roaster of the Year by Roast Magazine PT’s Coffee Roasting Co. has been named Roast magazine’s Roaster of the Year for 2009 in the publication’s November / December 2008 issue released today. The annual...
by andrew | Oct 15, 2008 | business, ideas, retail |
A coffee business trade magazine writer contacted me today searching for ideas about how to improve coffee shop profits. My notes looked like they may make a useful blog entry, so I’ve included them here: Improve Coffee Shop Profits Eliminate low margin...
by andrew | Oct 6, 2008 | business, news, retail
The Supreme Bean Coffee Roasters and Groundwork Coffee Company have entered into a strategic partnership to better serve the customers of both organizations. Under terms of the agreement, Supreme Bean will add Groundwork’s wholesale portfolio to its business and...
by andrew | Jun 2, 2008 | business, news, oddities, retail, starbucks |
In a move that directly contradicts the Starbucks’ position of putting people before products, the company is reported to be launching vending machines in place of baristas to serve coffee at grocery stores in 8 states. Starbucks Corp. is experimenting with...
