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The Big Question During the twenty years that we have owned or advised literally hundreds of start up coffee shops there has emerged one key question that, if answered correctly, will have a huge effect on the success or failure of the enterprise. So much of our message normally revolves around the need to treat

Chris Brown, Turpin Smale Catering Consultancy www.turpinsmale.co.uk As an operator you want distinctive, high quality food that will make you a great margin and keep the customers flocking back.  What do most of the small guys do?   Buy standard, worthy items from 3663 or Brakes; make a sandwich or two and keep life simple.  This… [Read more]