Business + Barista Training [5 Days]

This intensive business and barista training seminar covers two full days of business training that includes: Determining Your Concept, Business Planning, Acquiring Financing, Negotiating a Lease, Designing Your Coffee Bar, Kiosk or Drive-thru Construction, Build-Out and Selecting Subcontractors, Menu Planning, Recipes and Pricing, Interviewing and Hiring Employees, Employee Training, Operational Systems and Controls, Financial Projections and Budgets, Risk Management, Your Opening Day/Week/Month, Marketing Your Business, and Dealing with Employees.

The class also consists of three days in our espresso lab, using the best equipment and the latest products the industry has to offer, a coffee cupping class, hands-on practice and caffe latte art demo. Touring successful Portland cafés and roasteries is also included.

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Cost:
$2,625 for the first student
$2,125 for each additional student

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Additional discounts may apply for groups of 4 or more. Call for more information: 800.655.3955

Class price includes a copy of Bean Business Basics and the Espresso 101 DVD. If you already own either the book or DVD, you will receive $150 credit towards our discounted educational books and DVD's.

All ABC's students receive special discounts on Bellissimo educational books and videos as well as discounts on lodging at Portland's finest hotels.

Class Overview

Day 1
  • A History of the Specialty Coffee Industry
  • Determining Your Concept
  • Business Planning
  • Acquiring Financing
  • Negotiating a Lease
  • Designing Your Coffee Bar, Kiosk or Drive-thru
  • Construction, Build Out and Selecting Subcontractors
  • Menu Planning, Recipes and Pricing
Day 2
  • Interviewing and Hiring
  • The Importance of Training
  • Operational Systems and Controls
  • Financial Projections and Budgets
  • Risk Management
  • Your Opening Day/Week/Month
  • Marketing Your Business
  • Dealing With Employees
  • Determining Your Success
Day 3
  • View Espresso 101
  • Introduction to Espresso Machines and Grinders [manual, Semi-auto, Auto and Super auto]
  • Demo: Perfect Shot of Espresso and Hands-on Practice
  • Demo: Perfect Textured Milk, Steaming and Foaming with Hands-on Practice
  • The Dance of the Barista: Efficient Work Flow
  • Learning All Hot Espresso Based Drinks
  • Group Practice on Espresso, Milk and Other Drinks
Day 4
  • Review Espresso Extraction and Milk Steaming
  • Introduction to Brewed Coffee
  • Brewing Coffee Using Commercial, Vacuum Pot and French Press
  • Introduction to Granitas with Hands on Practice
  • Introduction to Iced Blended Drinks with Hands on Practice
  • Teas, Chai, Mate and Other Non Coffee Beverages
  • Cleaning and Maintenance on Espresso Equipment and Grinders
  • Demo: Coffee Shop Manager POS
  • Optional: Tour of Portland Coffee Houses
Day 5
  • View The Passionate Harvest
  • Processing, Harvesting and Environmental Issues
  • Principles of Latte Art and Advanced Presentation
  • Panini Sandwich Workshop and Lunch
  • Coffee Cupping with Stumptown Coffee Roasters
  • Role Play Barista Team Workshops
  • Hands on Practice with Instructors and Guest Baristas
  • Optional: Clover Brewer Workshop and Demo