Upcoming Classes
march 07
Business + Barista Training [6 Days]March 19-24
Business + Barista Training [5 Days]March 19-23
Management + Barista Training [5 Days]March 20-24
Barista Training [4 Days]March 21-24
Management + Barista Training [4 Days]March 20-23
april 07
Business + Barista Training [6 Days]April 16-21
Business + Barista Training [5 Days]April 16-20
Management + Barista Training [5 Days]April 17-21
Barista Training [4 Days]April 18-21
Management + Barista Training [4 Days]April 17-20
may 07
Business + Barista Training [6 Days]May 14-19
Business + Barista Training [5 Days]May 14-18
Management + Barista Training [5 Days]May 15-19
Barista Training [4 Days]May 16-19
Management + Barista Training [4 Days]May 15-18
Coffee Education | Home BaristaMay 26-26
june 07
Business + Barista Training [6 Days]June 18-23
Business + Barista Training [5 Days]June 18-22
Management + Barista Training [5 Days]June 19-23
Barista Training [4 Days]June 20-23
Management + Barista Training [4 Days]June 19-22
july 07
Comprehensive Roasting + Blending + Cupping + Sourcing [5-Day]July 10-14
Cupping, Roasting + Blending In-Depth Basics [3-Days]July 10-12
october 07
Coffee CEO: Financial Management [2 Day]October 13-14
january 08
Coffee Cupping, Evaluation and Sensory Description [2-Day]January 28-29
Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup Consulting Services
ABC’s students receive a 10% discount on consulting services from Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup, the specialty coffee industry’s premier consulting company, and the parent company of ABC’s.
Bellissimo's expertise can help make your business profitable.
Many consultants can help you with the portion of your business that is visible to your customers: store appearance, product choices and customer service. But what about the behind-the-scene requirements it takes to open and operate a profitable specialty coffee business: negotiating the best lease, choosing the right equipment and having a properly trained staff who can wow your customers with the perfect latte every time.
Bellissimo is the only coffee business consulting company that can give you 100% of what you need: from creating your initial business plan, to choosing a winning concept, to setting up your on-going operational systems after you've opened your doors. And unlike most other coffee business consultants, Bellissimo does not sell coffee or equipment-the information you receive from us is unbiased and in your best interest, not ours.
Bellissimo can make your business one of its success stories.
No other coffee business consulting company has Bellissimo's experience. The Bellissimo team includes the most trusted names in the coffee industry with over 75 years of combined experience.
Bellissimo Consulting Serices
Bellissimo's can design a consulting package from the services below that fits your business circumstances. Click HERE to dowload detailed descriptions of the following services.
Creation of a Presentation Coffee Business Plan
A well-written plan is essential for obtaining a desirable location, favorable lease terms and financing for your new business.
Pre-Opening Financial Evaluation
This companion piece to your business plan is critical for projecting start-up costs and sales volumes and obtaining financing from your lending partners.
This companion piece to your business plan is critical for projecting start-up costs and sales volumes and obtaining financing from your lending partners.
Logo Development
A professional logo establishes your identity. Never underestimate the power an image has to create a personality for your business.
A professional logo establishes your identity. Never underestimate the power an image has to create a personality for your business.
Lease Provision Recommendations
In addition to scrutiny by an attorney, we will review your lease and recommend provisions that are in your best business interests.
In addition to scrutiny by an attorney, we will review your lease and recommend provisions that are in your best business interests.
Project Design + Drawings
Create a custom store design for your selected location and concept.
Create a custom store design for your selected location and concept.
Phase A
Includes ergonomic floor plan showing placement of all equipment, furnishings and permanent fixtures. Fixtures identified with specifications.Phase B
Includes wall dimension plan showing critical dimensions, drawing of electrical and voltage stub ins, plumbing and water supply stub ins, as well as cabinet elevations.Plan Review
Assesses the efficiency and ergonomics of your design.
Assesses the efficiency and ergonomics of your design.
Coffee/Food Service Equipment Selection
Select manufacturers and models of foodservice equipment that are recognized for quality, dependability, and service. Present selections to food service equipment distributors to achieve competitive pricing.
Select manufacturers and models of foodservice equipment that are recognized for quality, dependability, and service. Present selections to food service equipment distributors to achieve competitive pricing.
Consumable Products Recommendations
Provide a list of the best products available and contact information for manufacturers/distributors.
Provide a list of the best products available and contact information for manufacturers/distributors.
Menu Layout + Beverage Pricing
Categorize menu items for quick identification and ordering. Cost menu items so prices are competitive, but also provide a beverage cost that enables profitability.
Categorize menu items for quick identification and ordering. Cost menu items so prices are competitive, but also provide a beverage cost that enables profitability.
Suggested Opening Order for Consumable Products
Create opening orders for beverage, food, paper and chemical products.
Create opening orders for beverage, food, paper and chemical products.
Suggested Small Wares Order
A list of all the utensils and non-major equipment necessary to serve beverages and food products, and for general daily operations. Suggested vendors with product codes and contact phone numbers included.
A list of all the utensils and non-major equipment necessary to serve beverages and food products, and for general daily operations. Suggested vendors with product codes and contact phone numbers included.
Store Opening + Employee Training [3-days on-site]
Train your employees to prepare beverages properly and to deliver good customer service. Formulate a game plan for your first months of business.
Train your employees to prepare beverages properly and to deliver good customer service. Formulate a game plan for your first months of business.
Branding + Identity
Create an identity for your operation. Includes full logo, business card and letterhead/invoice design, as well as print-ready artwork for T-shirts, hats, napkins, aprons, mugs, etc.
Create an identity for your operation. Includes full logo, business card and letterhead/invoice design, as well as print-ready artwork for T-shirts, hats, napkins, aprons, mugs, etc.
Website Development
Includes a fully customized Website. Up to five pages of main navigation.
Includes a fully customized Website. Up to five pages of main navigation.
Roasting Consulting Services
Includes green bean sourcing, equipment sourcing and on-site training.
Includes green bean sourcing, equipment sourcing and on-site training.