The Daily Grind How to open & run a coffee shop that makes money Bowen, Andrew J, Bowen
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📚☕ “The Daily Grind: How to Open & Run a Coffee Shop That Makes Money” by Andrew J. Bowen ☕📚
Embark on a journey of entrepreneurship and caffeinated success with “The Daily Grind.” Authored by Andrew J. Bowen, this comprehensive guide is your roadmap to not just opening a coffee shop but creating a thriving venture that fills cups and coffers alike.
Key Highlights:
🌐 Holistic Approach:
Bowen’s expertise unfolds as he provides a holistic perspective on the coffee shop business, from conceptualization to daily operations.
Learn the ins and outs of the industry, ensuring a solid foundation for your coffee shop venture.
💡 Strategic Planning:
Delve into strategic planning techniques that set your coffee shop on the path to profitability.
Bowen’s insights guide you in making informed decisions crucial to your business’s success.
📈 Financial Savvy:
Unravel the financial intricacies of running a coffee shop, ensuring every brew contributes to your bottom line.
Gain practical tips on budgeting, pricing, and financial management tailored for the coffee industry.
🛠️ Operational Excellence:
Master the art of operational efficiency, from designing an inviting space to optimizing workflow.
Bowen’s hands-on advice helps you create a coffee haven that customers return to, day after day.
📣 Marketing Mastery:
Learn proven marketing strategies tailored for coffee shops, including building a brand, creating promotions, and fostering customer loyalty.
Bowen’s insights empower you to stand out in the competitive coffee market.
📖 Practical Guidance:
Benefit from real-world examples, case studies, and actionable steps that demystify the complexities of the coffee business.
Bowen’s practical guidance ensures you’re well-equipped to navigate the challenges and seize opportunities.
👨🏫 Author’s Expertise:
Andrew J. Bowen, a seasoned entrepreneur and coffee industry expert, shares his wealth of experience to guide you through the intricacies of running a successful coffee shop.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a coffee enthusiast dreaming of your own cozy café, “The Daily Grind” is your go-to manual for turning your passion into a profitable and fulfilling business. Brew success with Bowen’s expert guidance! 🚀🌟 #TheDailyGrind #CoffeeShopEntrepreneur #BusinessSuccess #CoffeePassion
📚☕ “The Daily Grind: How to Open & Run a Coffee Shop That Makes Money” by Andrew J. Bowen ☕📚
Embark on a journey of entrepreneurship and caffeinated success with “The Daily Grind.” Authored by Andrew J. Bowen, this comprehensive guide is your roadmap to not just opening a coffee shop but creating a thriving venture that fills cups and coffers alike.
Key Highlights:
🌐 Holistic Approach:
Bowen’s expertise unfolds as he provides a holistic perspective on the coffee shop business, from conceptualization to daily operations.
Learn the ins and outs of the industry, ensuring a solid foundation for your coffee shop venture.
💡 Strategic Planning:
Delve into strategic planning techniques that set your coffee shop on the path to profitability.
Bowen’s insights guide you in making informed decisions crucial to your business’s success.
📈 Financial Savvy:
Unravel the financial intricacies of running a coffee shop, ensuring every brew contributes to your bottom line.
Gain practical tips on budgeting, pricing, and financial management tailored for the coffee industry.
🛠️ Operational Excellence:
Master the art of operational efficiency, from designing an inviting space to optimizing workflow.
Bowen’s hands-on advice helps you create a coffee haven that customers return to, day after day.
📣 Marketing Mastery:
Learn proven marketing strategies tailored for coffee shops, including building a brand, creating promotions, and fostering customer loyalty.
Bowen’s insights empower you to stand out in the competitive coffee market.
📖 Practical Guidance:
Benefit from real-world examples, case studies, and actionable steps that demystify the complexities of the coffee business.
Bowen’s practical guidance ensures you’re well-equipped to navigate the challenges and seize opportunities.
👨🏫 Author’s Expertise:
Andrew J. Bowen, a seasoned entrepreneur and coffee industry expert, shares his wealth of experience to guide you through the intricacies of running a successful coffee shop.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a coffee enthusiast dreaming of your own cozy café, “The Daily Grind” is your go-to manual for turning your passion into a profitable and fulfilling business. Brew success with Bowen’s expert guidance! 🚀🌟 #TheDailyGrind #CoffeeShopEntrepreneur #BusinessSuccess #CoffeePassion
| Publisher : | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (November 26, 2015) |
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| Language : | English |
| Paperback : | 238 pages |
| Item Weight : | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions : | 6 x 0.54 x 9 inches |
Deborah DolenDeborah Dolen –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Have BEFORE You Sign a Lease – Tips Post COVID — Coffee Sales Skyrocketing
I bought this book and several others before I opened a coffee shop a few years ago. I am returning to re-read this (just did) because these author’s lay out many pivotal points. Yes, slightly put off by the UK style of writing and reference to the British Pound but so many observations other books did not cover…this is a must have. The author’s are writing from coffee shop experience and even have “Types” of customers down to a tee. I found that section amusing. Very enjoyable read. Anyway by Kindle page 11 I knew this book was worth it!!! Just what was said right there – was worth it. *I do not know these authors.2020I own Flavor Laboratories and one thing we flavor are coffee beans – so naturally my coffee shop became my test kitchen. But I knew little about coffee shops or what to expect back then. Covid19 caused a HUGE demand for my coffee roasters globally and flavor for the beans because millions of people are working from home and no longer getting “free” company coffee! I found this mind blowing circa April 2020 and I feel there is no better time to endeavor in the coffee world. Consumers want to “experiment” and re-think their daily coffee. Coffee is only second to oil as a commodity in demand and why I have always kept coffee in some manner – in my portfolio. I feel coffee will be barter material also if the currencies begin to flail.Without being a “spoiler” I can stress Chapter One in this book is pivotal. The wrong landlord/lease could be your only mistake (but a bad one.) If they see you making money, your lease could go way up upon renewal – or they could decide the landlords ‘wife’ suddenly wants a coffee shop [in YOUR space] or they could put someone who boils collard greens next to your unit (this DID happen to me!) Collard greens stink in case you did not know it…so I would be WEBSITE heavy in my investments so that you retain your customers even if brick and mortars fail or have to be moved. “The intangibles.”Hiring as been very hard in 2020 so probably the only big issue most books like these would not know when written. I can also say “roasting” is a whole different ball game and I opted not to roast at my shop because of all the dust and heat. This book does not get into roasting – which is fine by me.The way I have have always hired is to go into a big place like Walmart, ask a staff a few stupid questions and if they keep smiling and answering..and trying to problem solve for me — I usually figure out if they have been there long term or just short term. [Short term is open game] If I like them I pay them twice as much and train them well. Your only as strong as your weakest link and staff being happy is EVERYTHING for brick and mortars. No one wants to see faces changing. Invest in your staff.Oh, last thing. CHECK YOUR WATER SOURCES! I never thought to test the water coming from the space I was first wanting to rent a space for a coffee shop! When I did, it was the worst and unfixable due to ground saturation, old pipes, yada yada so I went to distilled water to rule out everything and provide a great tasting cup of coffee. What was in the water allowed me to break the first Darth Vader lease. If you spend years attracting a spouse, why would you spend one day to get to know a landlord? I usually pull the county records to see if they love taking first, last and deposit from a new face every month.
46 people found this helpful
Morphyman –
5.0 out of 5 stars
UK Perspective on Opening a Coffee Shop
I decided to read this book as three coffee shops recently opened in my community, two run by the parents of former students and the third by a former acquaintance. Having worked in retail I was curious. Why open now? What kind of training is necessary? What kind of equipment? What are the challenges in dealing with the public? How do you deal with restrooms? It goes on and on. This book answers these questions from a UK perspective, providing useful forms and checklists where appropriate. Recommended!
5 people found this helpful
al –
4.0 out of 5 stars
The answer to the barista who thinks they could run things better
Good god, there’s a lot to think about with running your own shop. This book breaks down all the basics and then summarizes, then summarizes again. Great, useful read for small business retail operators.
3 people found this helpful
Matthew Brohn –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and Informative but some resources are not quite right
This book was fun to read. I like the idea that they offer a large collection of resources to help you “digitally” get off the ground. However, I have noticed some errors in the spreadsheets and would like to give some feedback on the formulas. For example, the Breakeven Analysis uses incorrect “blank” data from the first tab making the profit calculations inaccurate. I would love to know where to email to correct and help others wanting to use them.
4 people found this helpful
Beef Supreme –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Advice from Great People
As a first time coffee shop owner, there is so much that I am learning. This book gives some awesome insight into the business. Definitely a must have.
2 people found this helpful
Andrew J Ziola –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good read. Requires update in marketing strategy.
Easy read. Good reality check for the work required for the romance story of opening a coffee shop. The marketing/digital strategy requires updating. So much has changed since 2015.
erik –
4.0 out of 5 stars
veru useful for starters in the coffee business.
I use the book to review my own business plan, and although we had covered the chapters, the book gave us a lot of aditional information and useful tips
One person found this helpful
Michael Tompkins –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A throughout guide to get you on your way.
Andrew & Claire generously share there knowledge and time with readers of this book. The book is to the point and easy to read. Beyond the book they have great resources that have been instrumental in our startup food service business. Thank you Andrew & Claire!
2 people found this helpful
Shannon B. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful!
Helpful and easy/quick read. Lots of great pointers on starting a successful coffee shop
2 people found this helpful
RT –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay
Good book if you plan to start a small coffee shop, but it seems like this book could be applied to any retail business. It does not answer the question of what makes great coffee and where is the industry going. Still, I could see it as an essential checklist type book for first timers. Thanks to the author for imparting your experience.
2 people found this helpful
Andy Guth –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this book!
As a brand-new coffee shop owner I have read this book over and over in the months preparing for our shop to open. Its full of great resources that I still use!
One person found this helpful
Richard Rennison –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good advice for opening and running a coffee shop
A great book, full of practical advice and tips from people who have been there and done that, and made a success of it! If you’re thinking of opening a coffee shop, then you should definitely read this book, even though it is written in the UK it would apply to USA too. It will help you avoid a lot of costly mistakes and make a success of it much quicker than if you did it without this book.
3 people found this helpful
Caleb C. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Insightful
This book is so practical, yet simple and easy to read. You will fly through it in no time, and whether the idea of opening a coffee shop is new to you or not, there is a ton of need to know information contained in this book from people who have done it before.
One person found this helpful
Star Lord –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A lot of good points to be mindful of
Good book which the principles apply here in the USA. Taking the time to understand your customer types should be a key idea behind understanding the location you choose. Applied to my immediate local vicinity, I can understand why there are not coffee shops but rather pizza and burger places fit the warm weather and tourism mentality.
11 people found this helpful
Shoshana P. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Info for anyone new to this business!
Useful information from successful coffee shop owners. Very practical and applicable tips for picking a location, delegating work, hiring, marketing, and a lot more,. It’s a good read for anyone seeking to get into this business. I am happy with my purchase!
4 people found this helpful
Vinay Raval –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simple and easy to read/mark-up
Simple and easy to read/mark-up. It’s a helpful guide that explains the coffee business well at a high level. Of the few books I purchased, this ended up being the most helpful. A lot of the material is common sense though it is absolutely worth a purchase.
9 people found this helpful
Beachgirl –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Roadmap to start or fine tune your coffee business.
This book was very helpful to establish goals & procedures for better profits. Author offers real world, hands on experience in the retail coffee business. Many helpful resource links.
One person found this helpful
Trevor Anderson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clear, consise advice. A solid investment for your business future.
Great tips, excellent frame of mind, and pratical advice makes this a must read for any potential coffee shop owners! The supplamentary online material is great and very helpful.
Mr. Popazan –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Some useful information, but…
Some useful information was provided, but it was much more of a general overview than I would have liked. Would have really liked to have been exposed to financial/accounting dynamics of how to actually price items, as well as HOW to actually be profitable and remain open. Good information nonetheless.
18 people found this helpful
Plennevaux –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very well written and practical guide in the process of …
Very well written and practical guide in the process of creating my project. It allowed me to identify alot of potential pittfalls along the road. In addition, additional materials and inks are very helpful to structure the coffee shop creation.
Liana –
5.0 out of 5 stars
easy to read
Very informative, easy to read, honest and written with heart-felt tone. Learned a lot with regards to planning for, opening and sustaining a succesful cafe business. So glad for the purchase.
Ilan Paleiov –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good and structured formula
The book presents the main issues of handling a shop like this, in an orderly fashion. And there is a wealth of resources on their site.
One person found this helpful
Michelle G –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well worth reading.
I’m in the process of writing a business plan for launching my own coffee shop. I found this book to be quite helpful. Lots of insight into best business practices. – Eric
6 people found this helpful
Kristina –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ywah
Idk bought it never read it. Imagine it’s good. This when I was forced to learn to make coffee for sale.
EDGAR HERNANDEZ –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Four Stars
Good basic book for start a coffee shop.
deuxcentimes –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Daily Grind..a great eye opener
This book is super helpful and full of hot links to practical resources. A must read for our coffee house team!
2 people found this helpful
sebastian legner –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
This book is very informative, interesting and important for anyone that wants to open a coffee shop.easy to read also
Feli Cristi –
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not Relevant, Seems Outdated
I did not find this book very helpful at all. It seems outdated. Unfortunately, it’s written by British authors and isn’t relevant to the location I’m considering. It also contained a handful of typos. I’m returning it for a more current book.
6 people found this helpful
Karina Narvaez –
1.0 out of 5 stars
YouTube this book instead of reading it
It’s not the most interesting book out there… I was expecting a different type of book. Just has a bunch of things to know before opening a coffee shop. That’s pretty much it
One person found this helpful
Esther –
1.0 out of 5 stars
One Star
Not very informative. Difficult to follow.
BigJhonny100 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
the daily grind
Top Notch Coffee Book!~
jay –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tons of really good information here
Tons of really good information here. I’ve worked in shops for years and thought I understood a lot about the business but this book really opened my eyes to all the non-coffee-related stuff that goes along with operation a business that I never would have thought of on my own.One thing that’s been driving me crazy is the pricing and food cost section. The authors state that 15% food cost on beverages is needed to run a successful business. I’ve met with some roasters lately and I know how much good. fresh coffee goes for, even at wholesale prices. Other than charging $6 for a 12oz latte or $3 for a 16oz drip, I can’t even get close to that number. 22% is about the best I can do with any reasonable projections. How are you guys getting these numbers? Are you using Folgers and Cafe Bustello in your shops?
One person found this helpful
Adriana B. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
You will not fail if you read this
It’s so specific. I took so many notes. Follow it directly and you won’t fail
One person found this helpful
Steve K –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not For US Coffee Shops
I wish it specified in the description that this is about opening coffee shops in England. Lots of information in here that is probably not relevant to me.
One person found this helpful
Michal Ketchen –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read for any coffee entrepreneur
The best book I have found that covers all the in’s and out’s of the coffee business.
One person found this helpful
Pavel –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptional reading
Very informative and well defined book that contains real life examples how to properly develop, organize and maintain daily operation. Especially helpful for entrepreneur who decided to start this type of not an easy venture. In my opinion this book is outstanding compare to others.
One person found this helpful
Margarita –
5.0 out of 5 stars
good tips
Good tips on running sucesfull coffee shop . Easy to read
One person found this helpful
Tim Baird –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
Great book! Quick read and lots of useful info. Will be referencing this book a lot in the future
faffaa –
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 stars
I like tge fact that they went in most details about coffee shops… reality of it and great tips on everything!
One person found this helpful
John A –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
Read this if you are starting a coffee shop. My number one book on the subject.
one stop autoplex –
5.0 out of 5 stars
i love the downloads on the
gave me a lot to think about that i hadn’t considered. i love the downloads on the e-book
Tjstewart8 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
One person found this helpful
Shea –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
Absolutely loved this book. Easy to read. Lots of good information. Totally worth it. Couldn’t put it down!
2 people found this helpful
Christophr –
1.0 out of 5 stars
Simplistic
Read the entire book within 30 minutes. Very disappointing. There were no new contributions to my knowledge from the contents of this book.A waste of my money, a waste of trees.