* Revise EPOS Department Keys if needed.

* Coffee must have it’s own Category Key

* Fill out a coffee sales tracking form DAILY. (recommended)

* Coffee sales must be listed as a separate sales line category in the daily book.

Your accountant should:

* Provide you with a separate coffee sales & cost line on the p&l.

* Graph coffee sales with monthly, year to date and this year vs. last year comparisons.

* Include coffee sales in your gross profit report and other management reports we provide.

Coffee Program Set Up Requirements

Note: If your supplier does not have the items listed below, you must find another supplier.

• Grinder

• Brewer

• Whole Beans ( a "dark roast" is best, no exceptions )

• Supply of Filters

• Air Pots ( 6 to 8 )

• Air Pot Display Rack

• Timer

• Cardboard Cups

• "Correct" Coffee Cup Lids

• Real Cream ( ½ & ½ ) and flavored creamers AND "Coffee Mate" non-dairy creamer.

• Sugar & Sweeteners ( Equal in blue pack, Sweet & Low in pink pack, Raw Sugar in brown pack, & regular "white" sugar in white pack).

• Napkins

• Stir Sticks

• Other coffee condiments

• POS and in-store merchandising information (coupon handouts, flyers, etc.)

• Filtered Water is A MUST.

• Find a fresh bakery to include, bagels, muffins, croissants, rolls and donuts.\

• Order various sizes and shapes of coffee "travel mugs".

• Prepare coffee "coupon specials". Advertise & merchandise your coffee program.

• Design & set up a "professional" coffee price board.

• Review coffee pricing and adjust (up) as necessary for all sizes sold.

• Consider "special" or "value" pricing of coffee. Example: "Fill your thermos for $1.29".

Coffee is a destination product.

Customers go out of their way for good coffee.