The American Barista and Coffee School
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Bellissimo Client Featured in Forbes Magazine

Eurotazza Coffeehouse, opened by Bellissimo client Keira Moody in Dallas, Texas, was named one of the five best boutique coffeehouses in the United States by Forbes Magazine.

We helped Keira design her coffeehouse, plan her menu, select her equipment and suppliers and we were there for her store opening and training. Keira is also a graduate of Bellissimo's American Barista & Coffee School.

Congratulations, Keira! Click here to read the Forbes article.

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10% Discount on Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup Consulting Services for ABC's Students

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.

Since 1991, Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup has set the standard for education, training and consulting in the specialty coffee industry. Thousands of coffee business owners have benefited from our expertise and created successful, profitable operations from cafes to drive-thrus to major chains across the country.

Bellissimo is the only coffee business consulting company that can give you 100% of what you need to create a successful, profitable specialty coffee business.

Bellissimo's expertise can help make your business profitable.

  • We have a 18-year history in the specialty coffee industry.
  • Our clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as American and International entrepreneurs.
  • Our consulting team includes the most trusted names in the coffee industry with over 100 years of combined experience.
  • Bellissimo does not sell coffee or equipment. The consulting services you receive from us are unbiased and in your best interest, not ours.
  • We are the only coffee consulting company that produces a comprehensive line of educational books and DVDs to back our consulting services. Bellissimo has written and published four coffee business manuals, including Bean Business Basics, and produced 13 coffee shop training DVDs, including Espresso 101, the industry's standard for barista training.
  • Bellissimo's founder, Bruce Milletto, is recognized by the media as the "voice of the specialty coffee industry."
  • Our films, books and DVDs have won numerous awards from the specialty coffee industry and at International film festivals.
  • We founded the American Barista & Coffee School [ABC's] in Portland, OR, the premiere professional school in the U.S. devoted to coffee business education and hands-on barista training.

Bellissimo Consulting Serices

Bellissimo's can design a consulting package from the services below that fits your business circumstances. Click HERE 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.

Logo Development
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.

Project Design + Drawings
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.

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.

Consumable Products Recommendations
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.

Suggested Opening Order for Consumable 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.

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.

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.

Website Development
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.

A Consultant in your Corner (8 Hours of Consulting)
Whether you have a new or existing operation, retain a consultant as an expert resource while you are setting up your business. When you are not sure–or would just like an unbiased opinion–having a qualified consultant in your corner could prevent you from making costly or fatal mistakes.

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