Navigating Your Coffee Shop's First Year
This lecture will provide aspiring and new coffee shop owners with a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the first year of business. From creating a successful brand concept to an overview of cafe ownership throughout the first year, Jean Brillman can easily relate with others who are starting their journey to opening a coffee shop. Having opened a coffee truck, cafe, coffee roasting operation and now a cafe franchise within the past 6 years, Jean offers time-saving tips, do's & don'ts based on real-life experiences, and answers to questions regarding all aspects of running a shop and/or truck.
Why reinvent the wheel? New owners can learn from Jean's mistakes and experiences, in order to be ahead of the game and get answers to the real questions they have.
This is a free session included in your general admission.
Ready to take the next step in your cafe journey?
After attending Navigating Your Coffee Shop’s First Year, stick around for the Startup Cafe Equipment and Operations Consultation workshop, starting just 45 minutes after this session. This interactive session dives into the nitty-gritty of planning, preparing, and executing a successful cafe operation. From bar design and workflow to equipment selection and marketing, this workshop covers everything you need to set your cafe up for long-term success.👉 Learn More