New Business Consulting Services

You need a vision for your business. We provide the expertise to make that happen. With more than 25 years of experience in specialty coffee higher education, we ensure that the cream rises to the top.

Financial Business Plan Development

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Service includes an introductory phone conversation, questionnaires for both plans, template and edit ready concept presentation plan content in Microsoft Word, and example financial plan, including estimated start-up costs, estimated labor costs, sales assumptions and profit and loss projections. Phone consultation during service is included; additional time outside of original scop billed at discounted hourly rate.

1. Estimated start-up costs (based upon your menu, concept, & location)

2. Estimated operational performance average dollar transaction per customer average daily customer counts (showing projected growth per month), monthly labor expense with staff schedules (adjusted for different business volumes), cost of goods and all other monthly operating expenses monthly profit/loss break-even business volume (in dollars and daily customer counts), full monthly income statements for first 12 months of operation are supplied (summaries for years 2 & 3)

Design & Layout Services

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(Phase 1) Identify and create a custom ergonomic equipment layout and schematic floor plan for the proposed business based upon the menu recommendations provided by Bellissimo. This design is intended to designate the efficient placement of all coffee, espresso, food service equipment and support fixtures.

(Phase 2) We will create the following support drawing to assist in construction:

1.  Critical dimensions drawing (floor plan)

    A.  shows all exterior and interior partition dimensions

    B.  show all fixture dimensions (cabinets, etc.)

    C.  show dimensions of all coffee & food service equipment

2.  electrical stub in drawing (floor plan)

    A.  show the placement of electrical service panel

    B.  show the placement (with dimensions) of all electrical outlets

    C.  show the voltage & amperage information for each outlet, specifying the equipment it is intended to serve  (electrical requirements refer to coffee & food service equip only and do not provide specifications for lighting, HVAC, external signs, etc.)

3.  plumbing stub in drawing (floor plan)

    A.  show all needed pluming stub ins (hot & cold water supplies, drain lines, floor sinks, etc.)

 4.  interior elevations (primarily to show placement of equipment, fixtures, shelving).  These are not intended to be "shop drawings" for your cabinet maker, but to merely provide an idea of desired cabinet configurations)

On-Site Store Opening & Training

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Reduce or eliminate the anxiety related to opening your specialty coffee business with help from an expert trainer. We will help you tie up all the loose ends prior to opening, and then assist you through your opening day. We will train you and your employees to prepare beverages properly, and to deliver good customer service. We will help you formulate a game plan for your first months of business to ensure that you get started correctly. We will discuss overall marketing and help you set up systems that will save you hundreds of hours in the future. 

Concept, Logo & Brand Development

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Work with our talented design team to develop a unique eye-catching concept and logo for your business. A strong logo will establish your identity on signs, T- shirts, menus, flyers, advertising, business cards and stationery. Remember that your logo must look professional! Never underestimate the power an image has to create an identity for your business. Call us and we would be glad to send you a sample of logos Bellissimo has produced for coffeehouses and espresso operations worldwide.

Invest in your brand from the beginning, and do what it takes to compete with the chains.

Equipment & Vendor Selection

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We can connect you with companies that we have observed to be the most reputable distributors of quality espresso equipment in the industry. Because we can at times personally negotiate for you with the direct importers of espresso equipment, we can often save you hundreds–if not thousands–of dollars on your equipment purchase. We will help you select manufacturers and models of foodservice equipment that are recognized for quality, dependability, and service. We will then present your selections to multiple reputable food service equipment distributors to help you achieve competitive pricing.

The most effective way to stave off competition is to use the finest coffees and food products available. At Bellissimo, we are on the cutting edge of what is new and hot in the specialty coffee industry. 

Hourly & Custom Consultation

$150/hr

Whether you have a new or existing operation, retain a consultant as an expert resource while you are setting up your business. When you are not sure–or would just like an unbiased opinion–having a qualified consultant in your corner could prevent you from making costly or fatal mistakes.

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