i want to open a drive thru espresso stand in central oahu

[Dthraco]

Originally Posted by danni_diver

...I was interested to hear about this lack of drive through caffeine providers, I don't use them very often, but I like knowing that they are there, it's like a safety net

There are about 65 Starbucks on Oahu, so unless you dislike that brand, you are in luck. No drive-through's that I know of, unless you like McDonalds brand of "gourmet" coffee.

I recall a particular Bikini Barista stand in Renton always being in the news when I lived in Bellingham.

To the OP: I would welcome a drive-thru espresso stand in town. Just don't know how well it could pay for the price of the land it would sit on. Maybe partner with a Gas station to use the corner of a lot? Good luck either way!

[whtviper1]

I found a story on the Bikini Barista's in Honolulu (and they wear lingerie also it looks like) - it also references the Kapiolani one I saw recently - seems to be more of these than I thought in Honolulu.

Hot Coffee:

[Trader8]

Originally Posted by whtviper1

I found a story on the Bikini Barista's in Honolulu (and they wear lingerie also it looks like) - it also references the Kapiolani one I saw recently - seems to be more of these than I thought in Honolulu.

Hot Coffee:

Damn, I'm a tea drinker.

PLEASE tell me there's a place in Honolulu where hot Asian chicks in bikinis serve green tea ... lol

[whtviper1]

Originally Posted by Trader8

Damn, I'm a tea drinker.

PLEASE tell me there's a place in Honolulu where hot Asian chicks in bikinis serve green tea ... lol

Try some of the hostess bars on Kapiolani in the evening - they'll serve you green tea in much less if you prefer

[eureka1]

Just remember when you put your money down there ain't no such thing as change.

[Trader8]

Originally Posted by whtviper1

Try some of the hostess bars on Kapiolani in the evening - they'll serve you green tea in much less if you prefer

[Makana]

Originally Posted by Dthraco

There are about 65 Starbucks on Oahu, so unless you dislike that brand, you are in luck. No drive-through's that I know of, unless you like McDonalds brand of "gourmet" coffee.

Starbucks in Waipio Gentry (next to Costco) has a drive-through window...

[OpenD]

Originally Posted by john huggins

We live in Waipahu, HI and were considering trying to open a drive-thru espresso stand somewhere in central oahu. ...

...I have never owned or operated a business of my own but who really like to open one.

Do you know how to make a small fortune opening your own business? Start with a large fortune!

Seriously, opening any business is risky, even if you know what you are doing. Opening a business you know nothing about is virtually guaranteeing failure.

I'd suggest the first thing you should do is to get a job working for an espresso place so you can learn something about how that business works. Even something that seems as simple as running a coffee cart can be a lot more complicated than you think. And I'd find a course in how to run a small business and take it. Most community colleges offer them.

Until you have learned something about running a business in general, and something about running a coffee business specifically, you're most likely to just waste your time and effort and money.

Good luck!

[HiloDiver]

OpenD's post is totally valid (sorry, couldn't give you any more rep points for it, though). John H., you may also wish to contact SCORE, the Service Corp of Retired Executives, they offer free advice to small businesses. They have a branch in Honolulu.

[Dthraco]

Originally Posted by Makana

Starbucks in Waipio Gentry (next to Costco) has a drive-through window...

Awesome! Next time I'm getting Gas on the way to the North Shore...BAM Drive Thru!! My wife will be stoked about that too. Thanks!!!