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Our shop does not offer full restaurant table service. So our salaries are not waitress levels. With that said- What is the avg salary to sales %% that one should expect?? Our percentage keeps hovering at the 50% range- and it's way higher than my regular retail business. I've looked at the...

I've recently taken over an exisitng coffee shop and am trying to set the employee guide to tips and benefits. We are NOT a full service restaurant- however, aside from coffee, we do have a short order grill and bakery items. Currently the high school gal that is opening is bringing home-...

For some reason, neon signs seem to be catching my eye. I noticed one recently in a coffee shop window and actually liked it! It was not what I'd consider bar tacky. Are they making a come back, or am behind the eight ball on this one??

I own a retail shop and now- a cafe- I've noticed in my retail store an increased demand for whole leaf teas and would like to offer it in the cafe. I happen to enjoy whole leaf over bags- must be the ritual- but for those in the business- what are you seeing in your cafes?? For those who...

I've just acquired a coffee shop next to my retail location. I've got a mind for business and think it's a great opportunity- (and no- I have no experience in the coffee industry- however, I know a good cup when I have one- and quality and customer service are synonomous in my mind)just need...

Ok- this may seem trivial- however the coffee shop I'm buying out uses styrofoam (not the white kind) cups for cold and paper cups for hot. I'm with her on the hot- and somehwat agree on the cold- but know most high end places use the clear. I imagine the concept is to appreciate the look of...

Help! I'm in the process of buying out a coffee shop. Inventory has a La Marzocco 2 group- listed at over 9k! This machine is approx 4 years old and has broken down 2 twice in the last month. I know it's a great machine- but I imagine this must be the "new" price. The alternative is a 2800...