{"id":9986,"date":"2023-09-27T16:49:52","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T16:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/resources-for-coffee-shops-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-03-26T21:32:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T21:32:58","slug":"how-do-i-open-a-coffee-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/how-do-i-open-a-coffee-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I open a coffee shop?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"themify_builder_content-9986\" data-postid=\"9986\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-9986 themify_builder\">\n    \t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div   class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix fullcover module_row_0 themify_builder_9986_row module_row_9986-0 tb_9q45421\">\n\t    <div class=\"builder_row_cover\"><\/div>\t    <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top\" >\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 first tb_9986_column module_column_0 module_column_9986-0-0 tb_g6du424\">\n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ys97426    \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>How Do I Open a Coffee Shop?<\/h2><h4>Resources, Answers and Help from Someone Who Has Been There.<\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t<div  class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 last tb_9986_column module_column_1 module_column_9986-0-1 tb_jaq0426\">\n\t    \t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div   class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix module_row_1 themify_builder_9986_row module_row_9986-1 tb_89mx421\">\n\t    \t    <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top\" >\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"module_column tb-column col-full first tb_9986_column module_column_0 module_column_9986-1-0 tb_3ppb427\" >\n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_k62b427    \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>How do I open a coffee shop?<\/em><\/h1><p style=\"text-align: center;\">It&#8217;s a question we get a lot! We have filled this page with resources to make life easier for you. No doubt you are navigating POS systems, coffee bar layouts, managing employees &#8211; even selecting music. We&#8217;ve been there. Save some time and learn from us!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_sub_row module_subrow clearfix sub_row_1-0-1 tb_33n2428\" >\n\t    \t    <div class=\"subrow_inner col_align_top\"   data-basecol=\"3\" data-col_tablet=\"column3-1\" data-col_mobile=\"column-full\">\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"sub_column module_column col3-1 first sub_column_post_9986 sub_column_1-0-1-0 tb_2nzs428\" > \n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t        <!-- module image -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-image tb_04nm429  image-center  \">\n\t                <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/pos-system-for-coffee-shops\/\"\n                                      >\n                                           <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7689-683x1024-358x258.jpg\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-9177\" alt=\"POS System for coffee shops\" \/>                <\/a>\n            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7pfm429  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>What POS system should I use?<\/h2>\n<p><br \/>When it comes to point-of-sale, not all systems are equal.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/pos-system-for-coffee-shops\/\">Read More \u232a<\/a><\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t<div  class=\"sub_column module_column col3-1 middle sub_column_post_9986 sub_column_1-0-1-1 tb_9shm429\" > \n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t        <!-- module image -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-image tb_x8gr429  image-center  \">\n\t                <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/coffee-bar-layout\/\"\n                                      >\n                                           <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Espresso-Machines-683x1024-358x258.jpg\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-8747\" alt=\"How to arrange a coffee shop\" \/>                <\/a>\n            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_zx71429  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>How should I arrange my coffee bar?<\/h2>\n<p>Your coffee bar layout is important both functionally and visually.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/coffee-bar-layout\/\">Read More \u232a<\/a><\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t<div  class=\"sub_column module_column col3-1 last sub_column_post_9986 sub_column_1-0-1-2 tb_8k6e430\" > \n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t        <!-- module image -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-image tb_3wdk430  image-center  \">\n\t                <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/hiring-scheduling-employees\/\"\n                                      >\n                                           <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Employees-1024x682-358x258.jpg\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-8852\" alt=\"how to hire employees coffee shop\" \/>                <\/a>\n            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_d1vh430  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>How do I hire and schedule employees?<\/h2>\n<p>Your employees become the face of your coffee shop.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/hiring-scheduling-employees\/\">Read More \u232a<\/a><\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div><!-- \/themify_builder_sub_row -->\n\t\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_sub_row module_subrow clearfix sub_row_1-0-2 tb_jucj430\" >\n\t    \t    <div class=\"subrow_inner col_align_top\"   data-basecol=\"3\" data-col_tablet=\"column3-1\" data-col_mobile=\"column-full\">\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"sub_column module_column col3-1 first sub_column_post_9986 sub_column_1-0-2-0 tb_korv431\" > \n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t        <!-- module image -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-image tb_4egw431  image-center  \">\n\t                <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/espresso-machines-for-coffee-shops\/\"\n                                      >\n                                           <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1365-1024x683-358x258.jpg\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-10194\" alt=\"IMG_1365\" \/>                <\/a>\n            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_0wz6431  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>What kind of espresso machine should I buy?<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The one we absolutely love!<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/espresso-machines-for-coffee-shops\/\">Read More \u232a<\/a><\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t<div  class=\"sub_column module_column col3-1 middle sub_column_post_9986 sub_column_1-0-2-1 tb_nqpk431\" > \n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t        <!-- module image -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-image tb_g1li431  image-center  \">\n\t                <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/coffee-bar-music\/\"\n                                      >\n                                           <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/279220780_484013833516209_7279536187749348972_n-1024x683-358x258.jpg\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-9185\" alt=\"279220780_484013833516209_7279536187749348972_n\" \/>                <\/a>\n            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_aq9s432  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>What kind of music should I play?<\/h2>\n<p><br \/>This is a little more involved than you might think.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/coffee-bar-music\/\">Read More \u232a<\/a><\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t<div  class=\"sub_column module_column col3-1 last sub_column_post_9986 sub_column_1-0-2-2 tb_z8ij432\" > \n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t        <!-- module image -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-image tb_ju75432  image-center  \">\n\t                <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/the-puq-press\/\"\n                                      >\n                                           <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Puq-Press-Coffee-Shop-1024x768-358x258.jpg\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-8894\" alt=\"Puq Press Coffee Shop\" \/>                <\/a>\n            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_hsb8432  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>What is a Puq Press and why do I need it?<\/h2>\n<p>Learn all about our favorite little gadget that makes life easier.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/the-puq-press\/\">Read More \u232a<\/a><\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div><!-- \/themify_builder_sub_row -->\n\t\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_sub_row module_subrow clearfix sub_row_1-0-3 tb_mx69369\" >\n\t    \t    <div class=\"subrow_inner col_align_top\"   data-basecol=\"3\" data-col_tablet=\"column3-1\" data-col_mobile=\"column-full\">\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"sub_column module_column col3-1 first sub_column_post_9986 sub_column_1-0-3-0 tb_5z9m369\" > \n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t        <!-- module image -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-image tb_wxxl369  image-center  \">\n\t                <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/iced-and-frozen-drinks\/\"\n                                      >\n                                           <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Frozen-Drinks-1024x682-358x258.jpg\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-8845\" alt=\"Frozen Drinks\" \/>                <\/a>\n            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_6csj369  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>What types of frozen drinks should I serve?<\/h2>\n<p><br \/>Don&#8217;t forget this essential piece of your menu.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/iced-and-frozen-drinks\/\">Read More \u232a<\/a><\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t<div  class=\"sub_column module_column col3-1 middle sub_column_post_9986 sub_column_1-0-3-1 tb_3lt4370\" > \n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t        <!-- module image -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-image tb_h6uh370  image-center  \">\n\t                <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/cold-brew-for-your-coffee-shop\/\"\n                                      >\n                                           <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Cold-Brew-Square-358x258.jpg\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-9315\" alt=\"Cold Brew - Square\" \/>                <\/a>\n            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_trwf370  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>How do I make cold brew for my coffee shop?<\/h2>\n<p><br \/>It isn\u2019t as complicated as you may think.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/cold-brew-for-your-coffee-shop\/\">Read More \u232a<\/a><\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t<div  class=\"sub_column module_column col3-1 last sub_column_post_9986 sub_column_1-0-3-2 tb_kl3j370\" > \n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t        <!-- module image -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-image tb_vb5z370  image-center  \">\n\t                <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/tea-and-other-coffee-alternatives\/\"\n                                      >\n                                           <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_5098-1024x1024-358x258.jpg\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-9021\" alt=\"Monthly Tea Subscription\" \/>                <\/a>\n            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7duh370  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>Should I serve tea in addition to coffee?<\/h2>\n<p>It may seem unnecessary, but your sales will increase significantly.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/tea-and-other-coffee-alternatives\/\">Read More \u232a<\/a><\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div><!-- \/themify_builder_sub_row -->\n\t\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_sub_row module_subrow clearfix sub_row_1-0-4 tb_x1l6594\" >\n\t    \t    <div class=\"subrow_inner col_align_top\"   data-basecol=\"3\" data-col_tablet=\"column3-1\" data-col_mobile=\"column-full\">\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"sub_column module_column col3-1 first sub_column_post_9986 sub_column_1-0-4-0 tb_542v594\" > \n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t        <!-- module image -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-image tb_6evt595  image-center  \">\n\t                <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/barista-battle\/\"\n                                      >\n                                           <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Barista-Battle-682x1024-358x258.jpg\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-9447\" alt=\"Barista Battle\" \/>                <\/a>\n            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bqom595  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>Should my menu change seasonally?<\/h2>\n<p>Short answer: Yes. Long answer: We give you the Barista Battle.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/barista-battle\/\">Read More \u232a<\/a><\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t<div  class=\"sub_column module_column col3-1 middle sub_column_post_9986 sub_column_1-0-4-1 tb_emc2595\" > \n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t        <!-- module image -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-image tb_qten595  image-center  \">\n\t                <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/catering-and-rental-coffee-shop\/\"\n                                      >\n                                           <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Breakfast-Tacos-1-1024x683-358x258.jpg\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-9198\" alt=\"Breakfast Tacos\" \/>                <\/a>\n            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_w28v595  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>Should I add catering or rental space?<\/h2>\n<p>How to increase your profits through alternative methods.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/catering-and-rental-coffee-shop\/\">Read More \u232a<\/a><\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t<div  class=\"sub_column module_column col3-1 last sub_column_post_9986 sub_column_1-0-4-2 tb_9nis595\" > \n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t        <!-- module image -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-image tb_fjrs595  image-center  \">\n\t                <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/set-your-coffee-shop-apart\/\"\n                                      >\n                                           <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Catering-or-Rental-358x258.jpg\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-9454\" alt=\"Catering or Rental\" \/>                <\/a>\n            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_42o1595  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>How do I set my coffee shop apart?<\/h2>\n<p>We live in a time where there are coffee shops on almost every corner.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/set-your-coffee-shop-apart\/\">Read More \u232a<\/a><\/h4>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t<\/div><!-- \/themify_builder_sub_row -->\n\t\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_sub_row module_subrow clearfix sub_row_1-0-5 tb_r4ex311\" >\n\t    \t    <div class=\"subrow_inner col_align_top\"   data-basecol=\"3\" data-col_tablet=\"column3-1\" data-col_mobile=\"column-full\">\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"sub_column module_column col3-1 first sub_column_post_9986 sub_column_1-0-5-0 tb_4ixm311\" > \n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t        <!-- module image -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-image tb_e497312  image-center  \">\n\t                <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/manage-stress-as-a-coffee-shop-employer\/\"\n                                      >\n                                           <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hopecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/273203345_428686735715586_1051041536324737257_n-1024x682-358x258.jpg\" width=\"358\" height=\"258\" class=\" wp-post-image wp-image-8881\" alt=\"273203345_428686735715586_1051041536324737257_n\" \/>                <\/a>\n            \n                        <\/div>\n            <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n        \n        \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module image -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_dz9n312  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h2>How do I manage my stress level?<\/h2><p>Running a business and being an employer can take it&#8217;s toll. 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