Starting a Coffee Shop?
Bruce Milletto, president of Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup, spills the beans on how you can create a successful and profitable coffee business.
Books + DVDs
from concept development to opening day
In addition to our comprehensive new business packages, we offer the following individual consulting services.
For more complete descriptions of our services, click the download below.
Individual Consulting Services
Creation of a Presentation Coffee Business Plan
A well-written plan is essential for obtaining a desirable location, favorable lease terms and financing for your new business.
Pre-Opening Financial Evaluation
This companion piece to your business plan is critical for projecting
start-up costs and sales volumes and obtaining financing from your
lending partners.
Logo Development
A professional logo establishes your identity. Never underestimate the
power an image has to create a personality for your business.
Lease Provision Recommendations
In addition to scrutiny by an attorney, we will review your lease and
recommend provisions that are in your best business interests.
Interior Design Packages
Basic
Gives drawings illustrating your conceived floor plan, including floor,
wall, ceiling, cabinet and lighting treatment suggestions. Floor plan
lists items needed to furnish a coffeehouse and a list of all suggested
items and prices.
All-Inclusive
Includes professional design boards with elevations, renderings and
samples of materials from the cabinets, ceilings, floors, walls and
furnishings. Help in coordinating purchase of interior design items,
furniture and lighting.
Project Design + Drawings
Create a custom store design for your selected location and concept.
Phase A
Includes ergonomic floor plan showing placement of all equipment, furnishings and permanent fixtures. Fixtures identified with specifications.
Phase B
Includes wall dimension plan showing critical dimensions, drawing of electrical and voltage stub ins, plumbing and water supply stub ins, as well as cabinet elevations.
Includes ergonomic floor plan showing placement of all equipment, furnishings and permanent fixtures. Fixtures identified with specifications.
Phase B
Includes wall dimension plan showing critical dimensions, drawing of electrical and voltage stub ins, plumbing and water supply stub ins, as well as cabinet elevations.
Coffee/Food Service Equipment Selection
Select manufacturers and models of foodservice equipment that are
recognized for quality, dependability, and service. Present selections
to food service equipment distributors to achieve competitive pricing.
Consumable Products Recommendations
Provide a list of the best products available and contact information for manufacturers/distributors.
Menu Layout + Beverage Pricing
Categorize menu items for quick identification and ordering. Cost menu
items so prices are competitive, but also provide a beverage cost that
enables profitability.
Suggested Opening Order for Consumable Products
Create opening orders for beverage, food, paper and chemical products.
Suggested Small Wares Order
A list of all the utensils and non-major equipment necessary to serve
beverages and food products, and for general daily operations.
Suggested vendors with product codes and contact phone numbers included.
Store Opening + Employee Training [3-days on-site]
Train your employees to prepare beverages properly and to deliver good
customer service. Formulate a game plan for your first months of
business.
Branding + Identity
Create an identity for your operation. Includes full logo, business card and letterhead/invoice design, as well as print-ready artwork for T-shirts, hats, napkins, aprons, mugs, etc.
Featured Client
I had heard about the video Espresso 101, so I called Bellissimo and bought it and the book Bean Business Basics. Both were well worth the money!
After looking over the available consultants, I decided to hire Bellissimo. to help me with the many facets of opening my business, including planning my menu, selecting products, vendors and equipment, and financial projections.
One of the best things we did was to have Bellissimo come and train our staff. Because of Bellissimo,...
Read More...we were much better prepared and our staff knew what they were doing before we even opened the doors.
Hiring Bellissimo as a consultant and for our opening/training was well worth the money and a great alternative to opening a franchise operation.
Chuck Durand | New York
