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Many of you are familiar with the story about the guy who tried to pass himself off as a concession trailer/espresso stand builder a while back on this forum. He has received 3 five year sentances for violation of the consumer protection act and committing fraud. He owes over $50,000 to me and...

Dear Australian members, can you clue me in as to where I would get those real marshmallows you use down there in the coffee houses? It's not a fake air filled, chemical filled marshmallow, but "real" .... they use it on hot chocolates....if you know what I mean, please point me to a...

I've searched the net to no avail, where the heck does one pick up a table that complies with handicap requirements? The American Disabilities Act (ADA)? Hep me, hep me....

I highly recommend this book. It opened my eyes about what goes on at all levels of the business. This book is the reason I will not serve anything that is not Organic, Shade Grown, Fair Trade Certified in my shop. It's a growing trend, and highly profitable, I suggest you consider this. When I...

I have been trying to duplicate Starbuck's frappiccino recipe, and just can't seem to get it. Does anybody know if they use a Toddy maker to make that wonderful base they use in their Frapps? Milk and syrup and an espresso shot is GROSS, yucko, I won't serve that, I want something that has some...

When purchasing pre-fab drive thru stands, be careful and check out the company thoroughly, if anyone has any info regarding the Phillips Brothers, please use Hotline number below: W.A. Drew Edmondson, Attorney General - Oklahoma City, OK Sapulpa Man Charged with eBay Fraud 10/19/2004 A...

Just wanted to let you all know that I contracted with Sam Phillips, who I found on this Web site back in May, to build a drive thru espresso stand for me. What a nice guy, unfortunately, nice guys can scam ya. I sent him $8050 in June and since then have received excuse after excuse. A month...

Could use some advice from anyone who runs a drive thru on wheels. Any problems hooking up to city utilities with these units? I mean as long as the retail space has that available? Any permit pitfalls to avoid? I've heard it's easier to permit if on wheels. Any thoughts or advice? Signed...

Hello all, I have been watching these postings with great interest. Am in the process of opening an espresso drive thru in the Sacramento area, have all necessary steps in place, what I need help on is site selection, lease negotiation, and permit process. Can anyone recommend a site selection...