Coffee roaster in brewpub

[pdxmatt]

Hi all, I've been operating a coffee roasting business out of my home for six months under what Oregon calls a domestic food processing operation. Slow to moderate but steady growth. A friend is opening up a 15,000 sq ft brewpub and I'm thinking this could be a good opportunity to relocate into a commercial space. But he's going to need some convincing, so my question here is what benefits to him might I offer. Certainly on premises coffee roasting is the first attraction and I believe this would add something to his business. Second is that for a small amount of space which might not even be missed he'll get compensation in the way of great and freshly roasted coffee plus some amount of cash, whatever seems fair. But what I'm asking is if there are other aspects to on premises roasting that he might find attractive from a marketing standpoint. Maybe not but I've learned that my own perspective can be limited, not due to a flaw in myself but it's the nature of an individual to have views based on the individual experience. Thoughts? Thanks!

Matt

 

[topher]

you can roast something special for a beer. I have a friend I roast for that he uses in a few of his beers. Maple Bacon Coffee Porter - The Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery - Boca Raton, FL - BeerAdvocate People go nuts for it!

 

[CoffeeJunky]

I think it really depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you just looking for some exposure, you should check the price you would have to compensate your friend. It will be great show stopper for his customers. Put on a show few times in the evening but mostly, I think it would be more distraction for you while you are roasting and trying to get your work done.
If you completely change your concept, I think there is merits for this venture. Just my thought.

Good Luck

 

[PinkRose]

Hello "pdxmatt"

Your friend may have already made plans to keep his 15,000 sq ft brewpub all to himself. He may not want anything or anyone else to "add something to his business."

It sounds like you're looking to make a change for yourself, and you've zeroed in on your friend's plans. Be mindful that he may not be interested, and go easy on trying to convince him otherwise. Once you make the sales pitch, and if he says he's not interested, let it go. It's better to find your own space than to strong arm your friend into doing something he really doesn't want to do. That's a good way to lose a friend, and you'll end up regretting it in the end.

Rose

 

[Surfer]

you can roast something special for a beer. I have a friend I roast for that he uses in a few of his beers. Maple Bacon Coffee Porter - The Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery - Boca Raton, FL - BeerAdvocate People go nuts for it!

Dude your the one that roast for them? We moved and went to the Funky Buddah Tap Room by us in Lauderdale, been into craft beer for years but actually never went to the FB in Boca. Their beers were awesome, Last Snow was my fave, and the No Crusts was ridiculous and tasted like a PB&J sandwich. They didn't have Maple Bacon though , only a limited release, said to look for it around Fall/later in the year. I like Due South, but Funkys Tap Room is a warehouse too but they have a/c... to damn hot inside Due South now lol

If you can compensate your friend for a small space portion you'll just have to see if he's interested, maybe even have it up front too at bar. But more importantly like Topher mentioned does he make any Porters or Stouts etc? If he does, does he make a coffee version of those? If so, or if not, he needs too and can use your beans... Coffee Porters and Stouts are delicious and he could have some type of marketing gimmick regarding the beer made with "on site fresh roasted beans"

 

[topher]

They have done a great job on their new location. Last snow is my coffee as well. Their beers are amazing!! Hop gun is my favorite. They have one that is scotch bonnets and mango. Made my throat swell shut..so spicy!!

 

[pdxmatt]

Thanks, there are some good ideas there and some things to think about. Ultimately it's a simple business proposition that he can choose to accept or decline. Upfront that's made it very clear to him that he should nly accept if he would accept from any other person who might offer the same arrangement, and I know he is the type that wouldn't make a decision based on doing a favor that he would regret down the road. I like the idea of custom roasts to use in his brewing, and I love the idea of some sort of visible roasting for customers.

Hello "pdxmatt"

Your friend may have already made plans to keep his 15,000 sq ft brewpub all to himself. He may not want anything or anyone else to "add something to his business."

It sounds like you're looking to make a change for yourself, and you've zeroed in on your friend's plans. Be mindful that he may not be interested, and go easy on trying to convince him otherwise. Once you make the sales pitch, and if he says he's not interested, let it go. It's better to find your own space than to strong arm your friend into doing something he really doesn't want to do. That's a good way to lose a friend, and you'll end up regretting it in the end.

Rose