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About Us
E&C Consulting Inc. is a full service coffee consulting company, dedicated to helping those starting a new, retail Specialty Coffee Business, or those with existing businesses who may be facing operational or profitability challenges. Ed Arvidson possesses over 15 years of experience as a Coffee Consultant, preceded by 17 years of hands-on food service management experience. E&C Consulting is uniquely qualified to help you start and run a profitable coffee business. Ed Arvidson is also the instructor for the Los Angeles Coffee Business School.
As important as it may be, there's a lot more involved in building a profitable coffee business than just making good drinks! Of the vast majority of coffee businesses that open, sadly, most will never realize a profit. This is not due to any lack of viability of the Specialty Coffee Business, but is typically the result of fatal mistakes that were made when setting-up the business, or the owner's inability to control and build the business.
If you're considering opening a new coffee business, realize that your first and subsequent decisions can potentially predetermine your business for failure or success! Understanding the relationship between location, lease factors, and your available capital, will determine if your business is likely to succeed.
I thoroughly understand all the important aspects of business start-up that contribute to profitability. Having helped hundreds of people with the creation and opening of their new coffee businesses, I have the experience to help position you for success!
If you own an existing coffee shop, and are struggling to run the business and achieve profitability, then implementing some key operational systems, and understanding the relationship between sales, cost of goods sold, and labor expense, will be vital.
I've owned and managed successful coffee bars and other foodservice establishments. I've helped others return troubled operations to profitability. I can identify your problems, recommend proven solutions, and create a personalized action plan to move your business forward.
An investment in coffee consulting services from a qualified expert can maximize your chances for success, and help protect the investment of your life savings. With the failure rate for food service businesses being over 90%, doesn't it make sense to maximize your chances for success, by following the guidance of someone who's had success in the coffee and food service business for over 30 years? For about the same investment you will make for your espresso machine and pastry case, you can have an expert coffee consultant in your corner from conceptual development, through store opening and beyond.
Give us a call!
(541) 317-0555
- Pre Opening Financial Planning
- Business Plan Development
- Location Selection Assistance
- Lease Review & Negotiation Coaching
- Ergonomic Store Design
- Equipment Sourcing
- Menu Development & Pricing
- Opening Small Wares Order
- Consumable Products Recommendations & Opening Orders
- Employee Training & Assistance with Store Opening
- Assistance with Management Hiring
- Business Troubleshooting
- Assistance with Buying or Selling an Existing Coffee Business
- Purchasing Consulting Time
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