Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Discount Kitchen Appliances and Other Tricks to Opening a Cafe

!: Discount Kitchen Appliances and Other Tricks to Opening a Cafe

You make the best coffee in town. A friend roasts a special blend of beans for you, it's that good. You make the best pastry in town. Nobody else even makes pastry, actually. You know frozen when you taste it. Increasingly, your friends find themselves at your door around breakfast time on the weekends, and increasingly, you are surprised to discover that this doesn't annoy you at all. In fact, it's the most fun you have. You wake up one morning, visions of homemade almond croissants dancing in your eyes, and realize: you want to open a cafe.

Starting a cafe takes money. Even if you find a great source for discount kitchen appliances, a friend who roasts you a special coffee blend, and you do all the cooking and serving yourself. Luckily, not all this money is yours. After you do the figures, you'll draw up a business plan and present it to the bank, where, the idea is, you'll get a small business loan.

Here are the numbers you need to think about:

Let's start with the golden rule:

Rent should take up no more than 25 percent of your revenue. Payroll should go toward another 25 percent (unless you do the work yourself, which is probably how you'll want to start). 35 percent should go toward the product. The remaining 15 percent is what you take home. (And satisfaction! And leftover croissants!)

Now, a little nittier, grittier, what you're going to need:

Commercial property. You'll need to research the location you want for your cafe. How much it will cost you to lease or buy? You have to sell it, too, in a way. You want the bank to think that a cafe located in that spot is likely to make money.

Furnishings, fixtures, equipment. Find a source for top of the line discount kitchen appliances. You want really good stuff, but at cheap prices. Go with simple, excellent pieces. For example, Wolf gas ranges, rather than fancy new electric stovetops.

Marketing and advertising. There are different ways you can go with this one. Getting some pro-bono work from an art student is a great idea. Or paying them with free breakfast for a year? Think about your prospective clientele. Make a webpage, a Facebook fan page, a Twitter account. Post an ad in the local arts papers in addition to your local news rag.

Licenses. This includes the license you need to serve food, alcohol if you go that (far more expensive, but also lucrative route), and also building health codes. It's a hassle, but get it all taken care of before you open your doors.

Stock/perishable supplies. This is going to be the fun part, the part you know how to do already. You just have to enlarge your scale, figure out how much you'll cook on your shiny, new, beautiful discount kitchen appliances. Have fun with it!

Realistically, a bank is not going to give you all the money you need. Once you've figured out the costs for the above, try to set aside (beg, borrow from Great Aunt Edie) ten to twenty percent of your total start up costs. Make sure you invite Aunt Edie for tea and crumpets, too. It may be all the thanks she desires.

Good luck!


Discount Kitchen Appliances and Other Tricks to Opening a Cafe

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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Miele : KM5753 30 Touch Control Induction Cooktop - Black

!: Lowest Price Miele : KM5753 30 Touch Control Induction Cooktop - Black Top Quality

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Post Date : Oct 24, 2011 02:51:57 | Usually ships in 2-3 business days


Burner Configuration 4 heating elements 4 cooking zones (2) single zones of 8" (1) single zone of 7" (1) single zone of 11" Standard Features Induction heating - The cooking surface is cool in operation and only generates heat where the pan sits. As soon as the pan is removed, the flow of heat stops immediately Automatic cookware recognition - The size of the pan is recognized, and heat is only generated where the pan is detected, saving energy and time. The zone will automatically switch off when the pan is removed and no more energy will be released, guaranteeing safe, easy operation Booster function Auto Heat-up function gives an initial thrust to the normal power output to bring the pan up to temperature rapidly Center control panel with ComfortControl Plus sensor controls Power levels 1-9 with digital display Timer settings, freely-assignable for all cooking zones Stop and Go function automatically reduces the power level to the lowest setting for all active zones Child safety lo

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

A Wolf Appliance Shopping Guide, Part 1

!: A Wolf Appliance Shopping Guide, Part 1

Economic downturn be damned, you've decided to move ahead with the kitchen re-design and you're considering buying a Wolf kitchen appliance package. Congrats, you're not alone - I keep meeting wave after wave of appliance shoppers who have decided to deal with the housing crisis by sitting tight and investing in their existing home. People have told me that they are doing this with the hope of selling in 2-4 years, or, you have the other folks who figure they are staying in their homes for another 5 years or more, are entertaining at home more than going out, so they want to make the crib as comfy as possible.

And you know what? A lot of folks are digging the Wolf ovens and Wolf ranges..again.

Last year wasn't easy when it came to selling any high-end appliances. Sure, you had certain individuals who needed a SubZero to replace an old one that was dying, and there were a handful of folks who weren't feeling the financial pinch so the K appliance purchase was still a reality. But for many, many folks, purchasing premium appliances became a pipe dream

But like I said, suddenly there's been a seismic change and Wolf appliances seems to be an early winner. People are starting to get more comfortable spending money and investing in their homes, and I feel that there is a belief in the marketplace that Wolf makes the BEST cooking appliances in the business. So you're not buying a Wolf. You're making an investment. That resonates with people nowadays. They like the fact that Wolf is still a family-owned business. They like the fact that all Wolf appliances are made in America. They like the idea that the Wolf gas range has a decades-old legacy in many commercial kitchens.

So if you're looking at Wolf appliances, here's a quick guide to make you somewhat dangerous for your next trip to appliance showroom, this way you won't have an appliance sales guy talking over your head with technical jargon. These questions are based on the most popular queries I receive regarding Wolf appliances.

Question #1. I can't decide between a Wolf gas range or dual fuel range.

Simply put, the dual fuel range offers self cleaning and an electric oven. It also has an electronic control panel on the front of the range. Do you bake alot? Does a stabler oven temp mean something to you? Then buy the Wolf dual fuel range, but realize that it's about 00 more than the comparable gas version.

Question #2. What is the difference between a framed and unframed oven and is there a price difference?

On the framed oven, the oven glass does not meet the edge, it has a border. Unframed, the opposite, glass goes all the way to the side. Same price.

Question #3. Why do I need a riser in the back of my Wolf range?

Well technically, you don't need one, but I can guarantee that if you don't put one back there it's going to at the very least look...incomplete. Do you want a gaping space in the back of your range? Doesn't make any sense. Plus, there's something about the riser being beneficial if the back wall area is combustible...someone may have mentioned that to me or I dreamt it...I'll have to re-check that for you.

Question #4. But I am tiling my wall in the back of the range, I DON'T WANT A RISER (foot stomping ensues)

Then don't buy the riser. Go with the island trim which fills in the hole and only comes up about 2". Plenty of room for your tile to be appreciated.

Question #5 Why doesn't anyone have Wolf appliance prices on their websites?

'Cause Wolf says so.

Question #6 How good is the Wolf double wall oven?

You mean the Wolf D030FS? That's a beauty. I love that piece. My aunt bought one and I go to their home and cook with it frequently. It's a pleasure to use, quiet, the oven holds the heat perfectly - thanks to two fans, no cold spots. And capacity is HUGE. You can stuff a Pterodactyl in there, let alone a good-sized turkey.

Question # 7 I was thinking of buying a Thermador or DCS oven instead. They are less expensive.

You're right they are. And those are both great wall oven producers. If the Wolf double oven is out of your budget, then run, don't walk to either DCS or Thermador (actually Monogram makes some nice wall ovens as well).

But if the Wolf is in your financial reach, you have to do it. Like I said, that particular model, the Wolf D030FS is absolute work of art. And it cooks damn well to boot.

I'll add more questions when time allows as I am exhausted from snow shoveling. In the meantime, if you have any questions about Wolf ovens, wolf ranges, wolf appliances in general, email me or call Wolf. And if you live near one of their design center's check it out. Good stuff, smart people there talking the product. They may even make you something yummy to eat.


A Wolf Appliance Shopping Guide, Part 1

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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Wolf CMJ48 48" Gas Infrared Cheesemelter

!: Coupon Wolf CMJ48 48" Gas Infrared Cheesemelter purchase

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Post Date : Oct 17, 2011 00:48:04
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This 48” Gas Infrared Cheesemelter (CMJ48) from Wolf features gas and air that is pushed through ceramic grates, thereby better conducting heat and cooking thick foods faster without causing them to lose their natural juices. Constructed from stainless steel, the unit is made to last through any rust and corrosion that could occur in a commercial kitchen setting. The rack is heavy-duty chrome-plated and can be positioned on any of 3 rack guides within the cheesemelter. A removable spillage pan makes cleanup easy on this 48-inch model, a mid-sized option in the cheesemelter collection. Features: : Standing pilot ignition system, Removable full-width spillage pan, Stainless steel construction. Benefits: : Heavy-duty pre-mix atmospheric infrared burners, Heavy-duty chrome-plated grid rack with 3 positions, Infrared burners heat quicker and cook faster. Additional Considerations: : Specify type of gas when ordering, Specify altitude if unit will be installed above 2, 000 feet.

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