Retail Coffee Shop Startups

Services for new coffee retailers, roasting & retail operations. Consulting fees estimated per project; typical single location startup projects from concept through launch estimated at US$35,000 to US$50,000.

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1. Concept development and branding: Assist with the development of a retail concept and brand image using our experience advising leading retail coffee brands worldwide
2. Operations development: Develop procedures for a retail chain and or roasting business to ensure efficiency and product consistency
3. Menu creation: Develop a product strategy and design coffee beverage menu items, including unique signature beverages
4. Roasting facility design - Design a coffee roasting plant, plant operations, buying protocols, coffee roasting and flavor profiles, cupping protocols.
5. Supplier evaluation: Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers, specifically in the areas of coffee, coffee equipment, water treatment equipment, tools and accessories
6. Retail interior design: Guide your architects, engineers and interior designers to create functional retail locations for clientele and efficient workspace for employees
7. Training procedures and manuals: Produce staff training manuals and job aids using company beverage recipes, unique practices specifically developed for the business
8. Staff training workshops: Conduct on-location training workshops for your staff using best practices developed or otherwise recommended for the business

Fees are determined based on the scope, duration and complexity of work performed.  Although the majority of our services are performed for clients around the globe remotely from our office in Hawaii, on-location services are provided as required by the project, such as when reviewing client facilities, holding strategic planning sessions or conducting training classes.