Coffee/Expert Profile

Expertise

Own coffeehouses and coffee roasting company. Thus, anything about starting a business, etc.

Experience in the area

Been doing it since 1993.

Publications

One in a coffee magazine.

Education/Credentials

Too many but not related.

Awards and Honors

Speaker at coffee conventions.

Past/Present Clients

Many.

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Recent Answers from Bob

2010-04-23 Cost to start up a push coffee cart:

I have no clue about Houston food/health/cart code laws.    Easy way to check prices, look at Burgess Enterprises or google "epresso carts" and find a bunch of people who sell carts (perhaps even some

2010-02-06 Drive Thru in Rural area:

If I understand, you want to know how much sales you need to generate $200 profit per day or roughly $72,000 per year.    The answer:  a lot more than you think.  Roughly $720,000 of annual or $2,000 of

2010-01-18 Coffee Grinding service:

What is the "coffee club?"  Can you pitch it to your local roaster that you'll be loyal if they give you a discount?      In any case, Costco should be able to grind your coffee.  That, or a grinder that

2010-01-18 Coffee Grinding service:

I'd either 1) invest in a $20 home grinder.  Or 2) Better yet, buy the beans from a small local show who will grind 'em for you.

2009-12-07 CLUELESS:

Not sure what a water store is.    Panera Breads?  Hmmm.  I think you can and need to do lots better than that if you want to serve high-quality specialty coffee.  Of course I'm in the business, so I'd

 

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