{"id":3231,"date":"2022-05-18T10:57:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T08:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biepi.net\/wakeup\/?p=3231"},"modified":"2022-05-18T11:18:08","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T09:18:08","slug":"things-to-consider-when-you-design-your-coffee-shops-layout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biepi.net\/wakeup\/things-to-consider-when-you-design-your-coffee-shops-layout\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to consider when you design your coffee shop\u2019s layout"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>This is perhaps the most exciting part of opening up your caf\u00e9. It\u2019s easy to get swept up in color swatches, palettes and Pinterest rabbit holes, but at the same time you don\u2019t want to lose sight of the practical details either.\u00a0While every space is different, in this article we share the <strong>key aspects you need to consider when you define your floor plan.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Go with the flow<\/h2>\n<p>The old adage lends itself well to planning the space of your caf\u00e9 because taking into account how people will move throughout the different areas is of the utmost importance. Before you purchase any equipment, furniture or decor, analyze the following.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Customer flow<br \/>\n<\/strong>Minimize the chances of people standing in the way of other people, particularly the waiting staff. For example, make sure to place your cash register where people standing in line to pay won\u2019t inconvenience anyone coming and going.\u00a0Similarly, patrons stopping by a shelf perusing the products on sale shouldn\u2019t obstruct anyone\u2019s path.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Employee flow<br \/>\n<\/strong>Be smart about where you place your machines, or you\u2019ll have to somersault to serve a cappuccino when it gets busy! Consult with a specialist or your baristas and waiting staff if necessary to install them where it makes the most sense for the way you work. You may have to invest a little more to begin with, especially if complex construction and plumbing is needed, but higher productivity always results in higher returns, so keep that in mind.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The barista\u2019s workstation<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\">Work smart, not harder with these fundamental tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Place your equipment so multiple people working at the same time don\u2019t have to interrupt one another.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimize the distances<\/strong> your barista has to walk. For example the fridge with milk and juices shouldn\u2019t be in another room or service will be slow, at the same it should be placed somewhere where opening it won\u2019t obstruct other people.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\">The <\/span><span class=\"attrlink url author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\"><a class=\"attrlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biepi.net\/en\/coffee-shop-equipment\/glasswashers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" data-target-href=\"https:\/\/www.biepi.net\/en\/coffee-shop-equipment\/glasswashers\">glasswasher<\/a><\/span><span class=\" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\"> under the espresso machine is a typical mistake many make, if you go through many cups and need to load\/unload it frequently it becomes problematic for whoever is preparing coffees.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How you place your espresso machine<\/h2>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\">How you place your <\/span><span class=\"attrlink url author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\"><a class=\"attrlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biepi.net\/en\/espresso-machines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" data-target-href=\"https:\/\/www.biepi.net\/en\/espresso-machines\">espresso machine<\/a><\/span><span class=\" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\"> also plays a crucial role in the style of service you intend to offer.<\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An espresso machine placed along the wall<\/strong> opposite your counter means that your staff will have their backs turned as they prepare coffees and won\u2019t be able to converse with the patrons, at the same time the customers won\u2019t be able to see their coffee being prepared. This is a solution often adopted by high-volume coffee chains which have numerous staff members working at the same time. There are usually two groups at the counter, one remains at the cash register taking orders and payments, the other prepares coffees in the back and passes the cups to the person liaising with the customer. So this option could work well if you too intend to employ a large team, but it\u2019s less ideal in other instances as you won\u2019t be able to see what happens on the floor as you make coffees.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\"><strong>An espresso machine placed on the counter<\/strong> allow you to talk to your customers while you prepare their coffee and at the same time you can keep an eye on the entire space, you can greet for example patrons entering the caf\u00e9. This solution suits well smaller businesses with fewer staff. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\"><strong>An espresso machine perpendicular to the counter<\/strong> and the wall behind is a happy compromise between the two illustrated above, as it still allows you to talk to the customers and show them the preparation, though it is less easy to monitor the space this way.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-usually-unique-id=\"420387751152905130576919\"><span class=\" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\">Marketing opportunities\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\">Clever design can advertise your business throughout the day, without you having to lift a finger, so don\u2019t miss out on any chances.<\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"listtype-bullet listindent1 list-bullet1\">\n<li><span class=\" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\">If possible, place tables along the window to instill trust in passersby, you want them to think that if other people have chosen this coffee shop it mustn&#8217;t be so bad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\">Your shop window can feature decals with your specials or the <\/span><span class=\"attrlink url author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\"><a class=\"attrlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biepi.net\/en\/hot-drinks-machines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" data-target-href=\"https:\/\/www.biepi.net\/en\/hot-drinks-machines\">beverages<\/a><\/span><span class=\" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\"> you serve, it can also showcase food and\/or products you sell, to entice customers inside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\">Spot any upsell opportunities throughout the floor to make people purchase more than just a coffee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz69zmwnz89zz87zfbtz82ziupjz65zlybez77zuz66zz77zf6cz88zpz89z\">Feature your social media handles prominently so that customers can easily tag you and\/or create backdrops that are too irresistible not to take a selfie with. 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