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Certifications and direct trade in the coffee industry

Perfect Daily Grind

The idea is simple: by reducing the number of intermediaries in the supply chain, the farmer receives a higher percentage of the final sale price. There is also no specific “direct trade” certification for coffee – and as such, the definition of it can be used rather loosely in the coffee industry. So where does that leave us?

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

7 Shifts

You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price. This research will dictate your hours of operation and pricing plans! This research will dictate your hours of operation and pricing plans! We're all here for it! Table of Contents. Coffee Shop Concepts. Research the Market.

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Lavu Launches Restaurant-Focused Independent Agent Sales Program with Industry-High Commission Split and Training by James Shepherd

Lavu

Central to the program is a collaboration with CCSalesPro and James Shepherd, a Master Salesman, who has trained and mentored thousands of successful merchant services sales reps. This allows sales reps the flexibility to negotiate or even waive the fees when account profitability justifies the investment.

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The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Restaurant Business Loan

7 Shifts

Highlight the key points here that you need readers to understand, mainly what type of restaurant you are launching or expanding, how much funding you need and for what purposes, and why your restaurant will be successful. Marketing Plan : detail your pricing structure (e.g., Table of Contents. Create a Restaurant Business Plan.

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7shifts Employee Resources Hub

7 Shifts

How to Serve in a Fine Dining Restaurant : Fine dining restaurants tend to offer elaborate food at higher price points, with attentive, often formal service. From sales per labor hour to food cost percentages and many more. Seal the deal with a digital certificate you can slap on your resume and LinkedIn. 7shifts 101.

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A Guide to Conducting Precise Restaurant Sales Forecasts

Modern Restaurant Management

Sales forecasting is always tricky in the restaurant world. Under normal circumstances, you could use previous years’ sales figures to forecast the upcoming year – but, as we emerge from two years of COVID closures, staffing shortages, and general turmoil, previous sales’ figures definitely can’t be trusted.

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Restaurant Reopening Resources

Modern Restaurant Management

“By combining this guidance with a restaurant’s existing policies gleaned from the FDA Food Code, ServSafe training, and recommendations from local health officials, they can help secure a safe opening,” said Sherman Brown, executive vice president, training and certification. Employee health.