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How to open a specialty coffee shop
Are you dreaming of venturing into the world of specialty coffee and opening your very own coffee shop? Join us, The Miners Specialty Coffee Shops and Roasters, for an unforgettable 3-day offsite workshop in the heart of Prague, where we'll guide you through the art and science of turning your coffee shop dream into a caffeinated reality.
Address
The Miners Roasters, Boudnikova 11, Prague


Price
€275 per person
SPEAKERS
The juiciest lessons taught by the smartest people from the best companies in the urbanistic field
  • Egor Kolpakov
    Founder
  • Oldrich Valta
    Founder
  • Max Vankevich
    CDO
SCHEDULE
Friday
Welcome dinner
Day one: First meeting and welcome dinner

18:00 Intro to The Miners
  • expectations from the workshop
  • roles of different people

20:00 Dinner
With network and team-building activity
Saturday
How to launch
09:00 Pre-opening preps
  • concept & target audience
  • locations & permissions + pixels
  • design and construction
  • timeline
  • q&a

12:00 LUNCH
Coffee cupping | Specialty Coffee

13:00 Team
  • team hiring, org structure
  • schedule systems
  • motivation

15:00 Launch
  • pre-opening preps
  • pre-opening marketing
  • launch

17:00 Marketing
  • free channels
  • paid channels
Sunday
How to operate
09:00 Managing of a coffee shop
  • PNL
  • Management responsibilities
  • KPI

11:00 Funding and investments

13:00 Becoming a partner
  • Contract discussion
€275
What to expect:
  • Expert Insights
    Our team of specialists at The Miners will take you on a journey through the intricacies of opening a specialty coffee shop. From selecting the right format and location to mastering the art of marketing and efficient business management, you'll receive firsthand knowledge from industry experts.
  • Founders' Wisdom
    Gain exclusive insights from the founders of The Miners, who have successfully launched and managed coffee shops in the vibrant cities of Prague and Barcelona. Their experiences and invaluable advice will equip you with the tools to avoid common pitfalls and adopt best practices.
  • Interactive Workshops
    Dive into interactive workshops focused on business planning and marketing. Our experienced speakers are not only here to impart knowledge but also to answer your questions, ensuring that our workshop program aligns perfectly with your expectations.
  • Coffee Connections
    Forge meaningful connections with fellow coffee enthusiasts who share your passion. This is your chance to expand your network with like-minded young coffee entrepreneurs, building relationships that could potentially shape the future of your coffee journey.
  • Hands-On Experience
    Experience the world of specialty coffee firsthand through hands-on coffee brewing and tasting sessions. Immerse yourself in the delicious world of coffee, and enhance your understanding of specialty coffee during a cupping session at The Miners Roasters.
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About The Miners Coffee
We are The Miners — a specialty coffee roastery and a coffee shop chain.

Initially, the idea was to open a cultural hub for people to work on their projects while surrounded by like-minded and ambitious people.

We opened our first coffee shop in March 2019, and since then never stopped moving forward and kept expanding; from a single store in Slavíkova, Prague, we moved on to open other locations, including one in Barcelona, Spain. As well as a bakery to serve fresh pastries and desserts daily, a roastery and implemented coffee shops in coworking spaces and offices.

We work only with specialty coffee and often source it directly from the farmers. We do all the hard work and put our minds to doing all the research so our customers can enjoy great coffee. No matter how good your coffee is, you will always need a team of skilled baristas to bring the roaster's vision to life. That is why we created a comprehensive one-week-long training program for all our baristas, which they finish by taking an exam, to ensure they have all the knowledge and skills to ensure we are always ready to serve you the best cup of coffee. Another important area is the machinery; our high-quality equipment includes La Marzocco and Slayer coffee machines.
We successfully crowdfunded compostable capsules compatible with Nespresso machines so that you can enjoy our coffee from the comfort of your home, even without fancy grinders and equipment, for a quick but still well-balanced and tasteful cup of coffee. You can read more about The Miners company in articles by CzechCrunch, World Coffee Portal and more about our owners, Egor Kolpakov and Oldrich Valta, in Forbes 2021 and Forbes 2022

We are thrilled to announce that our coffee shops have been selected as one of the Best Cafes in Prague for 2023. At all The Miners cafes, we strive to provide a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, along with great specialty coffee and mouth-watering pastries. We are grateful for this recognition and look forward to continuing to serve the community and visitors to Prague.