Is it because you want to leave your current job and start something of your own?.
Maybe you want to build a family business with your partner or provide something meaningful for your kids. Perhaps you’re passionate about coffee and want to turn that love into a living. Or maybe you dream of creating a unique space like a coffee and book shop that feels like home. These are all good reasons. But are they enough to make your coffee shop successful and profitable?
Let’s pause and consider the realities. What will you do if an angry customer walks in and starts creating tension? How strong is your leadership when your team faces stress? How do you solve conflicts among staff or deal with slow days and missed targets? What’s your strategy if a new coffee shop maybe even part of a big chain opens right next door?
Will you drop your prices? Let staff go? Do you have the cash flow to stay afloat until things improve?
They’re real situations that I’ve seen play out over and over again. I’ve been in this industry for over 20 years, and I understand firsthand how these challenges feel when you’re the one making the decisions. That’s why I believe so strongly in what we offer through our consulting. We don’t give you elusive advice, we focus on logic practical solutions, built from real world experience. Our goal is to help you protect your investment, avoid unnecessary losses, and grow the business you’ve dreamed of.
At Coffee Lab Consulting, we believe a coffee shop is more than a business, it’s a statement of presence, culture, and community. We focus on the forest, not just the tree. Let us share a reality we often see in New York City’s coffee scene: out of approximately 3,200 to 3,300 coffee shops, nearly 20% will change ownership or shift their concept within just 12 to 16 months. That’s a sobering figure, but it’s also why we’re here.
Our mission is to help coffee shop owners build with clarity, longevity, and intention. Because staying out of that statistic begins with understanding why your shop exists in the first place. Wouldn’t you agree it makes more sense to be prepared instead of reacting with fear and stress?
Let’s talk. Let’s make your coffee shop something you’re proud of—something that lasts.
