So, my local Caribbean-inspired vegetarian place closed down this week. What about yours?
What? You don’t have a local Caribbean-inspired vegetarian place? Just me? Huh.
As I mentioned in Part 3 of my analysis of the new local coffee place in my neighborhood (Part 1, Part 2), you have to think of your customers, and in my [...]
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Tofu Jerk or Jerk Tofu?
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Coffee Analysis, Pt. 3: Cross-Sell
“Cross-sell” is one of those b-school terms for something that fancies up a simple idea: Sell more. So, if you go to the movie theater, they “cross-sell” you popcorn. If you go to the coffee shop with the limited menu in my neighborhood, they cross-sell you . . . nothing. [...]
Coffee Analysis, Pt. 2: Projections and Investors
So, today, I went to the new coffee shop, asked for a capauccino, and they were out of espresso beans.
Really? Can’t keep inventory this soon in your life? That’s no good.
While I was there, it looked like some investors came in to talk to the manager-type. I could tell this because they [...]
Coffee Analysis, Pt. 1: Market
So, just before we left for Italy, a new coffee shop called “Variety” opened up in my neighborhood.
Normally, a new coffee shop would be a good thing, but I can’t help but think this place is DOOMED.
First off, all they offer is coffee, OJ, pastry, and soda. “Variety”? Really?
Secondly, they are surrounded by [...]