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[makjava]

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Hey, Java Lover, I think I know which coffee shops you own & just want to say thumbs up - you ARE the best in Omaha !!

I know this is a dated discussion, but I just joined the forum today....

I believe the coffee shop "mania" that's going on right now wouldn't be there if it weren't for Starbucks, so I feel grateful to them for opening the eyes of the public.

I own three coffee shops (not Starbucks), and I just want to give all you "little" coffee shop owners like myself some hope. Our shops have won the "Best of Omaha" title for two years in a row now, even though there are several Starbucks in town. How do we do it?? Besides offering great espresso drinks and brewed coffee, we also offer the customers a smile!! That's right, something as simple as GREAT customer service will bring the customers back, as long as you're providing them with a product that's at least as good as the competition.

 

[Java Lover]

Hey Makjava,

Thanks for the thumbs up, if you are in deed thinking of the coffee shops I own (which are Scooters Java Express). There are actually about 15 of them in Omaha right now, and I own three. If you were thinking of another coffee shop, then kudos to them!!

Keep enjoying that java, no matter where you go!!

Java Lover

 

[makjava]

Java Lover, I did know that you were referring to Scooters - definately the best in Omaha ! Scooters is my first stop everytime I come into town. I have been playing with the idea of starting my own coffee drive-thru. In fact, I have talked with Don E. a few times about it. If you could give a "newcomer" one piece of advice, what would it be ?

Hey Makjava,

Thanks for the thumbs up, if you are in deed thinking of the coffee shops I own (which are Scooters Java Express). There are actually about 15 of them in Omaha right now, and I own three. If you were thinking of another coffee shop, then kudos to them!!

Keep enjoying that java, no matter where you go!!

Java Lover