Benefit from our experience as you begin the
challenging process of opening a cafe or coffee
shop. We can help you open on time, stay on budget
and avoid costly build-out mistakes. Below are just
a few examples of how our services can save you time
and money. Design & Layout Services’ expertise is
designing the employee areas of the cafe. These
include the service counters, kitchen and storeroom.
We believe that these areas are the most important
parts of your cafe. Efficiently designed employee
areas will result in added seating and retail
displays in the customer areas. A well designed
floor plan that is both functional and efficient is
critical for your success as a new coffee retailer.
$6,000 Savings
Plans designed prior to lease signing
allows you to negotiate tenant improvements
Spending money
up front on design services to save on construction costs
can be a huge benefit. Let's say that the space that you're
interested in was previously an old retail outlet with a
single employee restroom. In order for your new cafe to
open, the city will more than likely require two handicap
accessible restrooms. Do you want to fit the bill for the
added construction costs only to leave behind the newly
renovated restrooms when your lease is up? A well designed
floor plan that you can bring to your landlord will give you
leverage with such situations before you sign the lease.
$3,000
Savings
Our experience expedites the design
process to avoid paying rent prior to opening
How much is one
month's rent? Having helped open coffee shops, tea bars,
juice bars, roaster retailers, and smoothie bars; many
unique obstacles on various different projects had to be
overcome. We will help you benefit from others mistakes by
not making them your own. Design & Layout Services strives
to learn something new on every project. We have worked
throughout the entire country and overseas, giving us
experience with many different city codes and regulations to
ensure a streamlined design process. Our goal is to get you
open sooner and within your budget.
Detailed plans result in more accurate
contractor bids and lower construction costs
Does that sink
come standard with a faucet? Does this coffee brewer have a
cord and plug? Is there wall backing anywhere? These are
just some of the questions contractors will be asking, and
without a knowledgeable answer, their bid will likely
increase to cover unforeseen costs. Leaving the
bidding process up to guesswork can lead to inflated
estimates and large differences between contractors.
Design & Layout Services will make sure the contractors know
precisely what is required from them before they begin
construction on your new coffee shop.
$2,000
Savings
Complete plans that are easy to
understand minimize change orders and mistakes
All of the
construction plans are printed to 1/4"=1'-0" scale. The
elevations are printed 1/2"=1'-0". This allows for all
dimensions and important notes to be clear on every
document. There is adequate space to show all aspects of the
cafe design and construction. Our proven system of detailing
plumbing & electrical connections for every piece of
foodservice equipment will ensure that all utilities will be
accounted for.
Functional and efficient work spaces
result in fewer employees and low labor costs
If a coworker is
constantly in your way because of a poorly designed plan,
the results can be frustrating and deleterious to your
cafe's bottom line. An efficient layout will allow each
station in your new coffee shop to function independently
from one another. If your barista is walking two extra steps
to produce every drink item, that waste could equate to
paying another employee over time. If the cafe layout allows
you to function with two employees rather than three, or
three rather than four; the labor savings will add up
quickly.
$15,000
Savings
Customers receiving faster service
return to your café, thus increasing profits
The customer traffic flow in your coffee shop is extremely
important. Your customers need to be funneled to exactly
where you want them to go without the need for them to think
about it. Items with the longest lead times are stationed
the furthest from the POS (Point of Sale.) This will allow
for a constant flow, permitting additional customers to be
served more quickly. If there is inadequate traffic flow,
customers can get stalled in certain areas, creating a log
jam effect. This in turn can give your coffee shop the
appearance of being too busy to get service, therefore
losing a customer wanting just a quick cup of coffee.
Efficient use of the kitchen and
storeroom results in more tables in the seating area
Our philosophy
is to design the "back of the house" first. These
are the
kitchen and service counter areas. When these components
work together, they will translate a logical customer
traffic flow. From here, the seating arrangements will be
placed to avoid any traffic flow confusion. Your customers
will know exactly where they need to go to get service, then
move on to a comfortable chair. Wasted space in the kitchen
will only take up more floor space for your tables and
chairs.
$1,000
Savings
Elevations of employee areas and
service counters reduce your interior design fees
In addition to
the walls and flooring finishes, you will need to select
colors for your cafe cabinetry and millwork. Our service
counter elevations represent a front view of what customers
will see, making it easy for you or your interior designer
to select different finishes in certain areas.
The floor plan design and equipment
specified by one vendor results in less mistakes
As with any
product, there are different manufactures and model
variations to the same product. This can pose a problem when
your equipment dealer substitutes an item on the plan with a
different model. Does this new model have exactly the same
voltage, amp load, overall dimensions, and
ventilation requirements? Returned equipment items due to a
miss-order will
accumulate unneeded freight costs and restocking fees.
$$$
Savings
Services are nationwide - Most
experience in the industry - Dozens of testimonials
From Maine to
Minnesota and Bahrain to Rwanda, our support is only a phone
call away. Nearly 700 coffee shops in just over ten years
have opened with success, earning our reputation. We strive
for customer satisfaction, and benefit from their returning
patronage for help with future cafes.
