Revised and Updated Second Edition Sandwiches are still the fastest growing food sector, which makes good quality coffee and sandwich bars an exciting opportunity. In this book the author passes on the knowledge he has gained from his own experience. Find out how to: - CREATE A CONCEPT AND YOUR IMAGE - CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION - BUY EQUIPMENT AND FIT OUT THE SHOP - GENERATE INTEREST BEFORE YOU OPEN

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments; Preface; 1.Planning your business; 2. Dealing with your professional advisers; 3. Choosing your shop unit; 4. Creating your own identity; 5. Bread and butter issues: food and drink, staff and you; 6. Suppliers; 7. Fitting out and equipping the shop; 8. Staffing and day-to-day issues; 9. Food hygiene and health and safety; 10. Getting up and running; 11. Beyond the basic concept; Extract from Millers staff handbook; Useful contacts and publications; Further reading; Index.

About the Author

At the age of 42, former lawyer STEPHEN MILLER opted for a career change and set up his own sandwich-coffee bar. With this book everyone wanting to follow his example can benefit from his know-how and advice.

Reviews

READER REVIEWS '...I read the book cover to cover in one weekend...useful to any novice considering going into a catering business.' 'This book has definitely given me the confidence to understand what I will need to do get things moving.'