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How to Open a Financially Successful Coffee, Espresso & Tea Shop: With Companion CD-ROM

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:46:11 +0000

The explosive growth of the coffee shops across the country has been phenomenal. Few people realize coffee is now the largest food import to the United States. There is money to be made on those beans. Here is the manual you need to cash in on this highly profitable segment of the food service industry. This new book is a comprehensive and detailed study of the business side of the specialty coffee and beverage shop. This superb manual should be studied by anyone investigating the opportunities of opening a coffee cafe, tea shop or coffee kiosk. If you enjoy meeting people and love coffee, this may be the perfect business for you, but keep in mind Specialty coffee retail looks easy, but as with any business, looks can be deceiving. This complete manual will arm you with everything you need including sample business forms, leases, and contracts; worksheets and checklists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations; sample menus; coffee drink recipes; inventory lists; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, time-saving tools of the trade that no coffee entrepreneur should be without. While providing detailed instruction and examples, the author leads you through finding a location that will bring success, learn how to draw up a winning business plan (The Companion CD-ROM has the actual business plan you can use in MS Word TM), how to buy and sell a coffee shop, basic cost control systems, profitable menu planning, sample floor plans & diagrams, successful kitchen management, equipment layout and planning, food safety & HACCP, successful beverage management, legal concerns, sales and marketing techniques, pricing formulas, learn how to set up computer systems to save time and money, learn how to hire & keep a qualified professional staff, brand new IRS tip reporting requirements, managing and training employees, generate high profile public relations and publicity, learn low cost internal marketing ideas, low and no cost ways to satisfy customers and build sales, learn how to keep bringing customers back, accounting & bookkeeping procedures, auditing, successful budgeting and profit planning development, as well as thousands of great tips and useful guidelines. The manual delivers literally hundreds of innovative ways demonstrated to streamline your business. Learn new ways to make your operation run smoother and increase performance. Shut down waste, reduce costs, and increase profits. In addition operators will appreciate this valuable resource and reference in their daily activities and as a source of ready-to-use forms, web sites, operating and cost cutting ideas, and mathematical formulas that can be easily applied to their operations. The Companion CD-ROM contains all the forms in the book as well as a sample business plan you can adapt for your own use.

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Francis Francis X7 Espresso Machine for Easy Serving Espresso and Ground Coffee, Black

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:07:10 +0000


Francis Francis espresso/cappuccino machine made by illy caffe

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Lavazza BLUE Espresso Amabile Capsules

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:59:41 +0000

The Lavazza BLUE Amabile Espresso blend consists of a blend of excellent Arabicas from Brazil and Central America (40%) and Robusta from Southest Asia (60%). The special brewing process of the Lavazza BLUE, combined with the right grind, yields a particularly round and creamy regular or long espresso, with a balanced aftertaste. Sold in cases of 100 Lavazza BLUE capsules. Please note: Lavazza BLUE capsules can only be used with Lavazza BLUE machines

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Lavazza Dek Decaf Espresso Ground Coffee Brick, 8.8-Ounce Bricks (Pack of 6)

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 20:26:34 +0000


A naturally water processed, decaffeinated 100% Arabica blend, Dek has a rich, full, satisfying taste. Hard to believe it is decaffeinated.

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Lavazza Gran Riserva Espresso Whole Bean Coffee, 2.2-Pound Bag

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:17:50 +0000


A blend with Arabica coffees from the best Brazilian plantations and aromatic milds from Central America combined with the finest Indian Caapiroyale. Gran Riserva is rich and round, with an intense and long-lasting aftertaste.

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Lavazza Italian Aroma Point Blue Espresso Point Pods (100 ct):

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 20:25:46 +0000


The versatility of the Lavazza Espresso Point line has just been increased with this magnificent addition. With the new Aroma Point Blue you can now brew an American cup of coffee. Many of our customers have wanted an all in one machine and Lavazza has answered their request with this new coffee blend that is meant to be to be brewed long (8oz.) and results in a delicious cup of American Coffee.

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DeLonghi EC270 15-Bar-Pump Espresso Machine, Black and Stainless

admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 23:52:08 +0000

DeLonghi EC270 Espresso Maker is a 15 bar pump-driven machine containing a stainless steel boiler and a 35-ounce/1-liter removal water tank with a convenient water level indicator. This espresso maker has a patented dual-function filter holder and patented adjustable cappuccino system frother, both perfect for making the ideal cappuccino, latte or any other frothy milk drink. This machine also includes a removal drip tray and two separate thermostats. The self-priming operation enables the barista to make a favorite beverage quickly and easily with no annoying start-up preparation.

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Lavazza Italian Aroma Caffe Espresso Point Pods (100 ct)

admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 20:53:21 +0000

A creamy blend of intense flavor and perfect body. It includes the finest coffees from Brazil and Central America combined with the sweet and full-bodied Indonesian robusta coffees. The "Caffe Espresso" grind of this coffee makes it enjoyable as espresso or as a rich base for cappuccinos and lattes. The sweetness of the blend can be fully appreciated with just a dash of sugar (or none at all). This is the product to choose for lovers of the now discontinued "Super Crema" Espresso Point blend.

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40 Lavazza Dek Decaf Espresso Pods

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 13:21:50 +0000


Dek has a full taste and a pleasant and rounded aroma. The slightly dark roasting provides the blend with a good body.Espresso pods Imported from Italy

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Lavazza BLUE Espresso Intenso Capsules

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 01:34:34 +0000

The Lavazza BLUE Espresso Intenso capsule consists of a blend of excellent Arabica beans from Brazil and Central America (40%) and Indonesian Robustas (60%). The innovative brewing system of Lavazza BLUE thus yields a particularly round, full-bodied, creamy espresso, with a persistent and balanced aftertaste. Sold in cases of 100 Lavazza BLUE capsules. Please note: Lavazza BLUE capsules can only be used with Lavazza BLUE machines.

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Lavazza Il Perfetto Espresso 100% Arabica Coffee 8.8 oz.

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:34:09 +0000


Lavazza Il Perfetto Espresso, an exclusive blend of the world's finest Arabica coffees for home espresso machines. Perfect for anyoen who loves a rich, smooth espresso with an intense aroma.

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Lavazza BLUE Espresso Dolce 100% Arabica Capsules

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:15:25 +0000

The Lavazza BLUE Dolce 100 % Arabica blend has a sweet and fragrant aroma, composed of top-quality Brazilian and central American coffees that are enhanced by special brewing techniques. Lavazza Blue Dolce is comprised of a blend of premium 100% Arabica beans with a milk and aromatic flavor and a thick, persistent crema. Sold in cases of 100 Lavazza BLUE capsules. Please note: Lavazza BLUE capsules can only be used with Lavazza BLUE machines.

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Saeco 21103 Royal Professional Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:41:39 +0000


The Royal Professional, stylish and sleek in silver and dark blue, is sure to be an eye catcher in any kitchen or office. With the simple push button

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Lavazza Gran Crema Espresso Pods (20 pack)

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 07:30:03 +0000


Package of 20 single-serving (7 gm) espresso pods; A blend with a rich and intense flavor, features full-body and balanced characteristic. The paper pod is packed in a protected atmosphere, thus guaranteeing freshness at every dose.

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Lavazza Italian Super Crema Espresso Whole Bean Value Pack (3 x 2.2 lb bags)

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:44:34 +0000


The blend for those who want a traditional espresso coffee that has a full, rich taste without a hint of bitterness. Super Crema's cup characteristics include sweet aroma and sharp flavor, as well as an easily attainable thick, compact crema. Its natural sweetness is easy to enjoy without sugar. Lavazza's best selling Bar blend in the U.S.

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Lavazza Decaf 100% Arabica Espresso Point Machine Cartridges, 2 per pack, 25 Packs/Box

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 18:46:39 +0000


Lavazza cartridges for use with Lavazza Espresso Point Single Cup Machines.

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