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Coffee Shops
First Research, Oct 2009, Pages: 10
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Executive Summary
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:
The US coffee shop industry includes about 20,000 stores with combined annual revenue of about $11 billion. Major companies include Starbucks, Caribou, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and Diedrich (Gloria Jean’s). The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies generate more than 70 percent of industry sales.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Consumer taste and personal income drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on the ability to secure prime locations, drive store traffic, and deliver high-quality products. Large companies have advantages in purchasing, finance, and marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by offering specialized products, serving a local market, or providing superior customer service. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $40,000.
Coffee shops compete with businesses such as convenience stores, gas stations, quick service and fast food restaurants, gourmet food shops, and donut shops.
PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
Major products include beverages and food. Beverages include brewed coffee and tea; espresso drinks (cappuccinos, café lattes); cold blended beverages; bottled water; soft drinks; and juices. Food includes pastries, bakery items, desserts, sandwiches, and candy. Many coffee shops sell whole or ground coffee beans for home consumption. Some coffee shops sell coffee or espresso-making equipment, grinders, mugs, and other accessories. Most coffee shops serve high-quality, premium coffee known as specialty coffee.
Companies may blend and roast green coffee to produce unique flavors, though some coffee shops use pre-roasted coffee. Grinders ...
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