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    Smoothies and Machine

    We have rolled out our mobile cafe but ran into a little problem with our fruit smoothie setup. We do not have running hot water in the truck and this is needed for the type of smoothie machine that the vendor supplied us with. The machine is the type that blends into a container and then...
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    New England Roasters

    I am searching for some local roasters in the New England/Eastern Massachusetts area and am wondering if anyone out there has some experience with some of the local roasters. There are not a lot in this area compared to other areas in the country, so the selection process should be quick. Thanks
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    Acorto Machines

    Does anyone have any experience with Acorto machines? There is a used super auto Acorto for sale on ebay and I was wondering how good of a machine this is new before even considering a refurb.
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    Super Auto Question

    We are looking at some super autos and I have some questions that hopefully someone could answer- It looks like I have it down to 2 different machines-the Astra 2000 or the Nuova Simonelli. The Astra has come highly recommended to me, but is roughly $1000 more expensive. Also, I think that the...
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    Equipment Supplier in Mass

    Could anyone recommend an espresso/coffee equipment supplier in either Mass. or southern New England area. I am looking to start a new coffee business and need everything. I would like somone local for service and training. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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    Business Training

    Can anyone recommend some type of school/training in the Northeast for running a coffee bar. I noticed a few out on the west coast, but I need something closer to home. Bellissimo Cosulting has a school that covers everything from the business side to making an espresso and that is what I am...
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    Franchising vs Consultants

    I would like to get feedback from anyone who has reached a point in starting a coffee shop where they were deciding on either going with a franchise or hiring a consultant. I am at this point and am weighing the pros and cons of each. At this time, I am leaning towards a franchise but tomorrow...
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