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Have any of you used the vertical banner flags to promote your coffee shop/cafe? I'm looking to attract new customers driving by who may not know that my coffee house exists. Where have you purchased banners from? thanks KMM

I'm in my third month of business. I have The Coffee House and my drink sales are going pretty well. I'd like to add more items to sell since I have a relative captive market coming in my coffee house. I currently offer an array of tie dyed t shirts, locally made ceramic mugs and hand made...

I'm starting my 5th week of my coffee shop. Business is good and my coffee is GREAT!!! I don't have many decaf options and I'm having people ask for it, especially since I am open 2 nights during the week. I researched a little and have found the following brands but have not tried any...

Tomorrow I will finish my second week of my new coffee shop opening. With using only social media and word of mouth advertising in a small Alabama town, my first two weeks have been a good slow steady. I'm open 7:30am-2pm M-F and also on Wed and Friday evening 6:30-9:30pm. I have not had a mad...

Has anyone in this group purchased from Generic or custom plastic cups and paper cups at wholesale price. Merchant offers a complete line of paper coffee cups and plastic beer cups. Cupdepot.com's plastic cups are compatible to Solo cups and Dixie cups. I've found white coffee cups, lids and...

I'm getting closer and closer to opening my new shop....yet I still haven't decided what size cup(s) to offer. I know the standard 12,16 and 20 oz. For my shop, 20 oz is out. I'm in small, not very sophisticated Southern town. My roaster is local and has been making espresso drinks for the...

I'm opening a coffee shop very soon and have obtained quotes from 3 plumbers and from 3 electricians. Any advice on how to choose the best one? I've received a low quote from both plumber and electrician and high quotes from both. The high quotes are 2 and 3 times greater than the low quotes...

I'm looking at both the Taylor TE10C 10lb scale or the Salter 6055SSDR Stainless-Steel for measuring beans for my Curtis brewer and my espresso and also for sale of coffee by the 1/2 -1 lb bag. These are low end scales and are not labeled "Legal For Trade". For those of you who are shop owners...

I've purchased an Elektra Maxi 2 group espresso machine from 1st Line Equipment. The company recommended an inox dep water softener (and filter ??) for this machine for $169. It is an 8 liter bypass that can be recharged. I must say I am a bit lost about these filters and softeners, but I'm...

I've purchased my espresso machine (Elektra Maxi Series) for my shop. I've been recommended the Mazzer Super Jolly grinder, but I just can't get a warm and fuzzy feeling with this grinder as my choice. I know it's a very good grinder. What makes me hesitate is this: the timer mechanism (my...

I'm opening a coffee shop in small town in southern part of Alabama. I'm certain blended drinks will be in demand especially during our hot summers. I am trying to keep my budget really low, bare minimum to get started. Commercial ice makers are so expensive which is why I'm looking for...

I'm opening a new coffee shop and am looking for equipment - quality but lowest price possible. I like the Elektra brand and found a Maxi Series 2 group machine on 1st-Line.net for a very reduced price. It is a 2007 model, from overstock, brand new, still in box. Should I be leery? Price is...

Have any of you purchased from this website company? I'm looking at a used Bunn grinder? thanks KMM

Need help....double vs. single airpot brewer. My shop is in small town, so business is not big city, with lots of foot traffic. I'm thinking a single brewer will be sufficient. I could have a few airpots and just brew one after the other if necessary??? Question about voltage...The single...

I'm opening a coffee shop and am researching equipment. I was thinking to get a Bunn Bulk coffee grinder for my drip coffee (not really thinking about decaf), but then I was recommended the Bunn Dual Hopper Low Profile Portion Grinder so that the machine can hold regular and decaf and I can...

Hi: I'm opening a new shop in a small town. I've been recommended to use a stainless airpot rather than a glass one, yet I'm not sure of what size? I guess this really depends on how busy the shop is, but I was thinking the gallon size (from Chris Coffee)....I'm assuming that I can brew less...