The Caramel Mocha is another popular cafe classic that should be on the menu at every cafe. Experiment with different types of garnishes to make the drink your own.
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I found this fun article from Readers Digest and thought I would share. Gustare! David by Reader’s Digest Magazine, on Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:07am PST Gourmet coffee and skilled baristas may raise coffee prices but we still need them for the perfect cup. Here are some of your baristas’ secrets.1. Drinking two quad-shot, 22oz, vanilla [ Read More ]
Categories: Blog, Cafe & Coffee Shop
When I first started in the café industry with Borders my customers would say things like “your drinks taste better than so and so’s” or “I like it when you are here because you make my drinks right!” This used to be a badge of honor but as I grew and learned more I realized it wasn’t. In fact it was an indictment on our whole operation.
A Social Media early adapter, a consultant, and a retailer… how do you gauge success with social media?
Categories: Social Media & Technology
I love food shows…I love food! Food shows are great places to stoke the creative fires for your cafe ‘s and coffee areas. Here are a few pictures from a show I just attended. When attending a food show here are a couple of things to keep in mind: 1. Pace your self There’s a [ Read More ]
Categories: Cafe & Coffee Shop, coffee bar, Coffee Shop, General Interest
Steamers are a really simple non-coffee based item that is great for both kids and adults and is easy to execute.
Categories: Cafe & Coffee Shop, coffee bar, Coffee Shop, Recipes
Raspberry Truffle is a decadent, sweet ride into the next best thing to having a Godiva Raspberry Truffle in Hand!
Categories: Coffee Shop, Recipes
As leaders we can be so focused on landing the “big” account, that 10 small ones pass us by. We can be so focused on saving the world that we bypass our children. We can become so obsessed with hitting the home run that we fail to focus on the fundamentals…
Categories: General Interest, Leadership, Marketing & Branding, Personal Development
A Chocolate Cappuccino is a great play on a cafe classic. Enjoy this recipe and share your favorites with us at contact@kviconsulting.com
Categories: Coffee Shop, Recipes, Store Management & Operations
I love the spring and summer season (especially after the winter we have had). As the seasons change we as retailers need to change with them. When it comes to transitioning your store for the season you must: 1. Think Display Merchandising Spring provides you the opportunity to give your displays and merchandising and fresh [ Read More ]