Train to Open Your Coffee Shop — the Right Way

Today's coffee market is more competitive than ever. Large chains use sophisticated data and systems to win customers. Independent café owners who succeed do so by making smarter decisions — on location, equipment, menu, staffing, and quality — before they ever open their doors.

CBI's curriculum gives you exactly that foundation.

The Opening a Coffee Business course covers:

  • Your competitive advantages in the Canadian market
  • How to evaluate locations, contractors, and equipment suppliers
  • Menu decisions, service models, and quality control
  • Marketing, branding, and managing your numbers
  • People management and barista culture

Why café owners also take barista training:

You may plan to hire baristas and run the business side yourself. But what happens when your head barista quits unexpectedly? When you understand the bar, you can troubleshoot problems, fill in during emergencies, and train new staff to your standards — without depending entirely on whoever happens to show up.

Start here: The Coffee Business and Barista Training Bundle combines both programs into 4 days and is our most popular option for aspiring café owners. Available in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montréal, and via flexible scheduling.

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