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.
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 ]
While the calendar says it is officially spring, for some parts of the country. spring doesn’t seem to have sprung just yet. None the less we should already be transitioning our menus for the warmer season and spring environment. Here are a few tips to guide you. 1. Think Iced and Frozen As we are [ Read More ]
As we wrap up the year I want to share three tips to help finish the year moving forward. 1. Celebrate your successes This year has been a mixed bag for many stores. Church stores have definitely been impacted, however, we can find something to celebrate. Whether it’s our volunteers (who deserve to be celebrated), [ Read More ]