The Daily Grind

How to open and run a coffee shop that makes money

By: Andrew Bowen, Claire Bowen

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A practical guide to opening and running a successful Independent Coffee Shop, essential reading for all Entrepreneurs. Don't open your coffee shop until you have read this How to select your coffee shop location How to get a great team for your coffee shop How to provide WOW service How to choose what to sell in your coffee shop The importance of a good layout in your coffee shop How to choose the equipment for a new coffee shop How to run your coffee shop How to keep in financial control of your coffee shop How to sell your coffee shop The coffee shop success formula. ‘Straight forward, independent, no-nonsense advice is not easy to find. This is a must-read book for every budding and existing coffee shop entrepreneur. Even if you do not own a coffee shop, read it for great business advice.’ Martyn Herriott - Beverage Standards Association Andrew & Claire Bowen opened their first franchised coffee shop in 2007, after leaving senior roles in retail and healthcare. Within eighteen months they had opened three outlets and had over £1m turnover. In 2011 they developed their own independent format, which they continue to run. They support coffee shop owners worldwide as founders of Café Success Hub.

The Daily Grind

The content is highly detailed and encompasses the essential topics. I found it very engaging to listen to. It focused more on the daily operation of running a coffee shop. I strongly recommend this book.