The Fresh Cup Roadshow - Greater Philadelphia October 11, 2006

Whether you’re a new or future café or teahouse owner, or whether your business is a restaurant, retail bakery, convenience store, caterer, hotel, bed & breakfast or resort, you’ll find something of value here.

Wholesalers, distributors and suppliers from and specializing in the Philadelphia metro area and the Northeast region will be present. Coffee and tea tasting events are available at no extra charge, as are seminars on topics ranging from marketing and branding to equipment care and maintenance, syrups and flavors in the coffee house, smoothie preparation, latte art and much more. Check the seminar list to see what’s planned. Half-day hands-on beginner and advanced barista trainings by the American Barista & Coffee School and the Seattle Barista Academy are also available (additional fee required).

The specialty coffee and tea business is a fun but highly competitive business. While sales at coffeehouses have increased 77 percent since 1998 and are still growing, so has the number of coffeehouses. There are now more than 20,000 coffeehouses nationwide.

The Fresh Cup ROADSHOW will keep you apprised not only of what’s happening in the industry in general, but also of what may be happening n your neighboring city, across town or down the street. Your colleagues and competitors will be here. Will you?

Official Website: http://www.freshcuproadshow.com/