...My Business Plan Coffee time will provide a friendly, comfortable atmosphere where the customer can receive quality food, service and entertainment at a reasonable price. The coffee house will offer a variety of choices to the customers. Coffee and tea of all sorts will be offered. Juice, soda, and non-alcoholic beverages also will be available. Both wine and beer will be on sale. Coffee time will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The interior design of the building will focus on projecting a relaxed atmosphere. Coffee time will be divided into different areas. Some will have tables and chairs, another will have large antique stuffed couches and chairs, end tables, coffee tables, book shelves filled with books and magazines, tiffany style lamps and braided rugs. A PA system will be installed so that the music and entertainment can be heard throughout. A large selection of table games will be provided. There will be nightly entertainment featuring acoustic jazz, blues and folk music. On selected nights there will be poetry readings and an open microphone. The walls will be used as an art gallery and from time to time there will be an artist in residence. The site contains a 3,525 square foot building which was used as a sports bar and restaurant. The building has substantial parking. Remodeling will consist of removing the existing booths, new carpet and some new furniture. The kitchen and bathrooms will require only minimum remodeling. The property is currently zoned for restaurants...
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...BARISTA VS CAFÉ COFFEE DAY – A COMPARATIVE STUDY THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT, NEW DELHI Table of Contents Topic Synopsis Section 1: Introduction - The Coffee Café Industry 1.1 Evolution of Coffee Cafés 1.2 The Coffee Café Industry 1.3 Growth of the Café Industry in India Research Methodology Section 2: Case Study on Barista 2.1 Corporate Profile 2.2 Marketing Mix 2.3 Human Resources Section 3: Case Study on Café Coffee Day 3.1 Corporate Profile 3.2 Marketing Mix 3.3 Human Resources Section 4: Market Survey 4.1 Survey Methodology 4.2 Characteristics of Visit 4.3 Comparative Rating 1 Section 5: Conclusion 5.1 Areas of Excellence 5.2 Areas needing Improvement 5.2 Recommendations & Suggestions Annexure I Primary Questionnaire 1 II Primary Questionnaire 2 Bibliography 2 SYNOPSIS The objective of the thesis is “To compare and study Barista & Café Coffee Day, identify areas of excellence and areas needing improvement; and provide suggestions for such improvement”. The aim of this Thesis is to successfully compare two prominent service sector companies on a common platform, analyze their working and performance, and highlight what they are doing well, while providing suggestions and recommendations for improvement. Barista and Café Coffee Day were chosen because of their identical pattern of functioning and growth. They are the only two major players in the national coffee café industry, and their customers consider both as interchangeable...
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...research report is to analyze the coffee shop market in the Greater Houston area to give Joe Brown a better understanding of the industry before investing in Cup of Joe coffee shops. Mr. Brown has 4 specific marketing research questions he is wanting answered through this analysis: What consumer segments can be identified in the Houston area coffee-drinkers market? What are the attitudes and behaviors of each segment with respect to coffee and coffee shop visits? How do the segments above evaluate the 4 potential competitors (Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonalds, and Burger King)? Is there a segment that is currently underserved by the existing 4 competitors and what type of coffee shop would this segment most likely demand? Before building a competitive national coffee shop brand, Mr. Brown needs information from primary, secondary, and qualitative research in order to be successful. Starting research in the Greater Houston area is a convenience for Mr. Brown since he is from Sugarland, TX which allows him to supervise operations of the business. Secondary research indicated that 54% of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee daily. Research has found that coffee purchases are relatively recession-proof; meaning that consumers were willing to spend money on their coffee no matter the economy’s effect on their household income. Three coffee consumers were interviewed to provide qualitative research and provided varying opinions towards coffee. Each interviewee noted that taste...
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...1. Why have coffee bars been so popular with consumers in the UK? Before the coffee fever got to the UK, tea was preferred by many, and that habit came from Europe. But while the UK was drinking tea, USA conquered a new warm drink, the coffee. This new coffee culture was grounded in USA, but got quickly to UK. It all started with an explosion with coffee bars on UK high streets. Seattle Coffee Company opened in 1995 and their purpose was to serve the British good quality coffee. These coffee shops are seen as a “bit of heaven”. The consumers can in these coffee shops relax in comfortable couches, relaxing surroundings and enjoy a nice cup of coffee in the middle time. All this appeals too many British, especially young singles and high earners, and going to these coffee shops has a form for high class that is very coveted by young high earned workers. 2. You are considering visiting a coffee bar for the first time. What would influence your choice of coffee bar to visit? Is this likely to be a high- or low-involvement decision? If I were considering visiting a coffee shop for the first time, my influence would probably be a high involvement decision. The first thing I would consider is which coffee bar is placed. If there for example were placed a coffee shop in Birkerød and one in Copenhagen I would choose Copenhagen, because Copenhagen has more prestige and class than Birkerød. The second thing I would consider is the surroundings of the coffee shop. Is it...
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...whole bean and ground coffee, tea and spices with a single store in Seattle’s Pike Place Market. In 1980 Zev Siegl sold out to pursue other ventures. By that time Starbucks was the largest roaster in Washington with six retail outlets (Anonymous, 2010). In 1981 the small coffee company caught the attention of Howard Schultz who joined Starbucks as director of retail operations and marketing. It was Howard’s concept to create a coffee house type "culture" based on the Italian model of espresso bars. He convinced the founders of Starbucks to test the coffeehouse concept in 1984 in downtown Seattle, where the first Starbucks Caffè Latte was served (Company, Starbucks Basic Timeline, 2010). From there, Starbucks began its initial growth outside of the Seattle area with the opening of stores in Chicago and Vancouver British Columbia followed by the opening of the first store outside North America in Japan in 1996, leading to its current status with over 16,000 stores in over 50 countries. Along the way, Starbucks created numerous opportunities for success starting with its offer of full health benefits to full- and part-time employees and then becoming the first privately owned U.S. company to offer a stock option program that includes part-time employees followed by an initial public offering (IPO), with common stock being traded on the Nasdaq National Market (Company, Starbucks Basic Timeline, 2010). It has also expanded into other markets besides the coffee shop offerings with its...
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...Case abstract Starbucks was founded in Seattle in1971 as roaster and retailer of whole bean and ground coffee, tea and spices in a single store in Seattle’s Pike Place Market. It was named after the first mate in Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. It was incorporated under the law of the State of Washington in Olympia, Washington, on November 4,1985. It went public on June 26,1992 at a price of $17 per share and closed trading that first day at $21.50 per share. In 2011, Starbucks unveiled an alliance with India’s flagship conglomerate ,Tata Group. This alliance is to raise the profile and use of Indian premium Arabica beans in Starbucks stores elsewhere. Nowadays, Starbucks has become the largest coffee company in the world and its headquarter is located in Seattle, Washington. It has entered into a strategic partnership with the maker of Keurig brewers, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters in order to deliver coffee to the fast-growing single serve coffee market. Since the Starbucks VIA instant coffee are successful and popular among the coffee addicted customers, Starbucks now offer its VIA instant brew in its Chinese stores and other countries. Starbucks is opening more than 100 new stores in 2011 in Brazil, the second largest coffee-consuming country in the world. In early 2011, it has a total 16,635 stores in 50 countries, including 500 stores in Tokyo and 500 in London. Starbucks’s sales also had leap-frogged the company past Burger King and Wendy in early 2011. But , it was...
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...EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The interest by consumers in the coffee house industry is sweeping the country. Coffee Circus is positioned to bring this to the Northwest Santa Fe area. To date it has been confined to the Central and East areas. Coffee Circus will provide a friendly, comfortable atmosphere where the customer can receive quality food, service and entertainment at a reasonable price. The coffee house will offer a variety of choices to the customers. Coffee and tea of all sorts will be offered. Juice, soda, and non-alcoholic beverages also will be available. Both wine and beer will be on sale. Coffee Circus will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The interior design of the building will focus on projecting a relaxed atmosphere. Coffee Circus will be divided into different areas. Some will have tables and chairs, another will have large antique stuffed couches and chairs, end tables, coffee tables, book shelves filled with books and magazines, tiffany style lamps and braided rugs. A PA system will be installed so that the music and entertainment can be heard throughout. A large selection of table games will be provided. There will be nightly entertainment featuring acoustic jazz, blues and folk music. On selected nights there will be poetry readings and an open microphone. The walls will be used as an art gallery and from time to time there will be an artist in residence. The site contains a 3,525 square foot building which was used as a sports bar and restaurant...
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...McDonald’s is known for its fast-food and joy that it brings to children with its Happy Meals. However, in the Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurant case, McDonald’s was known as an inconsiderate corporate giant whose nonchalance cost McDonald’s nearly $3 million. Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurant is a case that was a media train in the 1990s and misconceptions about the case filled the airways. Case Overview Why should your favorite quick service restaurant be responsible for serving your favorite breakfast beverage, coffee, just how you like it? Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurant involved a then 79 year-old, Stella Liebeck, who purchased a cup of coffee from a McDonald’s located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1992 (“McDonald’s,” 2002). “Liebeck tried to hold the cup of coffee between her knees while removing the lid; however, the cup tipped over and the hot coffee burned her.” While there has been speculation that Mrs. Liebeck was driving the car at the time the coffee spilled on her; however, that was not true at all (“Actual Facts,” 1995 - 2013). These reports were used to dramatize the case and deem it as a frivolous lawsuit. Mrs. Liebeck’s grandson was the driver on the day of this incident, and when Mrs. Liebeck attempted to...
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...Based on the case information and personal experiences, list at least five things that you know about Starbucks. This list offers you some idea about your cognitions concerning the coffee shop chain. After reading the case information, I have a greater amount of knowledge about Starbucks as a business aside from my personal experiences as a customer. I am a regular at my local Starbucks and feel that this company does attempt to cater to their customers. Specifically from reading the case study, I know that Starbucks is a fortune 500 company since 2003. The company has expanded to over 14,000 stores worldwide including multiple locations within popular cities such as New York and San Francisco (Peter and Olson, 2010, p. 32). Starbucks is trying to expand internationally and are trying to have 500 stores operating in Asia. In China only, Starbucks outlets have increased from 8 in 1999 to just less than 70 today (Starbucks-taking on the world, p. 13). Starbucks is expanding in order to develop sight recognition for customers in order to persuade customers into thinking Starbucks is a great product, offered in many locations, and everyone is drinking it. Each additional store only adds to the chances of more people seeing their store and also remembering Starbucks every time you want a coffee. Another thing I know is that Starbucks has recently attempted to gain food sales as they have begun to sell hot sandwiches, bakery items, and other healthier products. I have...
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...Profile In 1971, a humble coffee house was opened in Seattle by three person- Jerry Baldwin (English teacher), Zev Siegel (History teacher) and Gordon Bowker (writer). The coffee house was named “Starbucks Coffee, Tea, and Spice”, inspired by the Melville’s Classic Novel “Moby Dick”. The original logo of Starbucks was a two-tailed mermaid circled by the name “Starbucks Coffee Tea Spices”. The company expended slowly and by 1980s, it had a roasting plant and 4 retail stores. In 1987, the owners decided to sell the business. Howard Schultz bought the company and became the president and CEO. Since then, Schultz brought in the experienced person, Howard Behar and Orin Smith to build the company. (1) By 1991, the company had over 100 stores and went listed in 1992. By 2011, Starbucks Corporation has 17,009 stores; 8870 owned stores and 8139 licensed stores. As of December 28, 2014, the total stores worldwide reached 21,878 in 66 countries. Products of Services Starbucks offers variety of premium products that customers can enjoy in the stores, at home, at office and on the go. The products offered are categorized into Coffee, Handcrafted Beverages, Merchandise, Fresh Food and Consumer products. In Coffee category, there are more than 30 blends and single-origin premium coffees offered. In Handcrafted Beverages category, Starbucks provides fresh-brewed coffee, hot and iced espresso beverages, Frappucino coffee and non-coffee blended beverages, Refreshers...
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...Coffee market in china Insert name Institution affiliation Abstract This research paper aims to explore coffee market in China. It will focus on finding the quantitative analysis, consumption patterns, and development of the market relations to that of average income. It will utilize data of both urban and rural areas because of the distinct consumption patterns, show the development analysis and potential markets through supply constrain approach and regression analysis. Coffee in china is more of a habit. People drink it to feel good and not out of necessity. Coffee culture in China appeals to the adventurous, young, affluent, urban consumers in cities like Guangzhou, Beijing, and Shanghai. The paper will look at the consumption patterns and its demand that looks more of a successful lifestyle and culture of the western people. Out from the traditional tea- drinking country, China seems to become one of the largest coffee consumption countries in future (Bantiwalu & Demisse, 2010). Keywords: Coffee market, Quantitative analysis, Coffee consumption patterns, Average income, Regression analysis, Chinese potential market for coffee Introduction Coffee has enormous economic, social, and environmental importance in China. Most especially the Ethiopian coffee grows demand to the Chinese potential markets. Ethiopia continues to produce quality coffee reaching to international markets, like China. People around the world, drink up to a total of 7.4 billion cups of...
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...known as the number one coffee store nationwide, and progressively doing so on an international level. Its first store was established in 1971 in Seattle, Washington. It became owned by Howard Schultz in 1987 with the help of local investors. Schultz was captivated by his first Starbucks visit in 1981. After his trip to Italy in 1983, where he was inspired by the coffee bars, he became motivated to become an influential part of the company. He wanted to bring back to Starbucks the romantic and comfortable feel he experienced at the Italian coffee bars and ultimately create a ‘third house’ experience. Schultz is currently the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the brand. Starbucks currently has over 15,500 stores in more than 50 countries. Starbucks headquarters are located in Seattle, Washington. Its expertise is coffee, and also carries a variety of products to satisfy the various needs of each customer. Products include foods, non-caffeine beverages, pastries, individual coffee bean packages, coffee utensils (mugs, holders, cups) and even music albums. Starbucks owns around 17,500 of its stores worldwide, with most of them being in the U.S. Approximately 78% of its store volume is found in beverages (coffee, smoothies, teas, lattes), 12% food (sandwiches, salads, Panini, wraps) and 5% whole beans (pre packed in different sizes). Its sales also mostly come from beverages, specifically coffee beverages, at 61%. The sale of coffee beans averages to about...
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...Delivering Customer value Case Analysis Case facts • Howard Schultz’s idea with Starbucks in the mid 1980’s was to create a chain of coffeehouses with a product differentiation of specialty “live coffee”, service or customer intimacy with an “experience”, and an atmosphere of a “third place” to add to their work and home alternatives • The original stores sold whole beans and premium-priced coffee beverages by the cup and catered primarily to affluent, well educated, white-collar patrons between the ages of 25 and 44 • By 2002, there were over 5,000 stores around the globe • The specialty items included strategic alliances with Pepsi Cola to sell alternative beverages, Dreyer’s to develop and distribute a line of premium ice creams, Kraft Foods handled sales of coffee and alternative products to warehouse clubs, and various grocery store chains for their coffee. • Baristas (employees) were encouraged to interact with customers in a friendly and prompt manner, and were paid higher than average wages and benefits. Employees were considered partners and promotions were usually from within the company. • While Starbucks was the largest specialty coffee chain, many other chains competed directly with Starbucks, and many other chains could at any time enter retail specialty coffee sales (e.g. Dunkin Donuts, convenience stores, and many similar retail food stores. • New innovation was based upon partner acceptance. Customers rated the new innovations as being much lower in importance...
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...Industry | Coffee shop | Founded | Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, United States (March 30, 1971) | Founders | * Jerry Baldwin * Zev Siegl * Gordon Bowker | Headquarters | 2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, Washington, United States | Number of locations | 21,160 shops[1] (Nov. 27, 2014) | Area served | Worldwide | Key people | * Howard Schultz (Chairman, President and CEO) * Troy Alstead (COO) | Products | Coffee • Tea • Pastries • Frappuccino beverages • Smoothies | Revenue | US$14.89 billion[2] (FY 2013) | Operating income | US$325.4 million[2] (FY 2013) | Net income | US$8.8 million[2] (FY 2013) | Total assets | US$11.5167 billion[3] (2013) | Total equity | US$4.48 billion[2] (FY 2013) | Number of employees | 182,000[4] (2014) | Subsidiaries | * Starbucks Coffee Company * Ethos water * Evolution Fresh * Hear Music * La Boulange Bakery * Seattle's Best Coffee * Tazo * Teavana * Torrefazione Italia | Website | starbucks.com | Starbucks Corporation, doing business as Starbucks Coffee, is an American global coffee company and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington. Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world ahead of UK rival Costa Coffee, with 21,160 stores in 63 countries and territories, including 12,067 in the United States, 1,570 in China, 1,451 in Canada, 1,070 in Japan and 793 in the United Kingdom. Starbucks locations serve hot and cold beverages, whole-bean coffee, microground...
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...Starbucks has been opening its doors to millions of people for coffee, but it is more than the overpriced coffee that brings people in day after day. Starbucks offers a unique ambiance, friendly and helpful baristas to assist customers in any concerns they might have with the coffee or service. People buy Starbucks for what it represents and the status symbol that comes along with it. What makes Starbucks unique from its competitors and how does its marketing strategy tick? Background It all started when Gerald Baldwin, Gordon Bowker, and Ziev Siegl opened its first Seattle coffee shop in 1971. Since then, Starbucks Coffee Company established itself as the leader in the coffee industry with continuous market growth and expansion. With 17, 003 stores in 58 countries, the company’s main objective is to establish Starbucks as the “most recognized and respected brand in the world.” (Starbucks, 2011) Currently, Starbucks is relying on retail expansion, product innovation, and service innovation to achieve a long-term goal once set by current chairman Howard Schultz: “The idea was to create a chain of coffeehouses that would become America’s “third place.” At the time, most Americans had two places in their lives – home and work. But I believed that people needed another place, a place where they could go to relax and enjoy others, or just be by themselves. I envisioned a place that would be separate from home or work, a place that would...
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