how we can work together
Business Planning and Strategy
Project Management
Marketing
Equipment Requirement Planning & Sourcing
Bar Workflow and Cafe Design
Systems and Process Development
Staff Training and Team Building
Barista Training and Latte Art
Location Selection and Lease Negotiation
Cafe Acquisition and Sale
equipment
We are proud to team up with Stealth Coffee Systems and ECM as an equipment Reseller for your home and cafe. Please contact us for more details and pricing.
about cafeclub
cafeclub is a full-service hospitality agency specializing in new and existing cafes and coffee shops. We help owners and managers to maximize their business potential through strategy and systems. cafeclub was created as a result of our founder Filips’ experience in the hospitality industry as a barista, manager, and cafe owner.
Read Filip's story
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When I was growing up in Serbia, my father owned a successful cafe. I loved hanging around there and thought that everything about it was so cool, and I knew that I would own my own cafe one day.
I moved to Canada with my family at age 14. I naturally gravitated towards jobs in cafes and restaurants all throughout highschool and college. I graduated from the International Business Program at BCIT and got my first “real” job, right as the economic situation in 2008 was unfolding. I quickly lost my job and finding a new one seemed impossible at the time. I found myself thinking more and more about my own coffee shop. I shared my idea with one of my best friends and something clicked right away. We were inspired and overcome with creative energy, and we began working on our business plan. We had no money and no idea what we were doing but we knew that if we put in the work and learned as much as possible, we would somehow find a way to make it happen. During that time, another friend who was a GM at a popular coffee shop chain gave me a great opportunity to train with him, learn about coffee, and get experience in a busy cafe. He would later become our third business partner. |
Somehow we managed to get enough money together to get started, and we just happened to come across our ideal location; Caffe Cittadella was born. We launched in 2010 and steadily grew the business over the next 7 years. We experienced many different kinds of situations, overcame many obstacles by trial and error, and learned about all aspects of running a profitable cafe.
In 2017, after receiving a good offer, we sold Caffe Cittadella. Shortly after, I received an amazing opportunity to run Our Town as a General Manager and oversee the renovation and rebranding. My experience in the hospitality industry has allowed me to be able to relate to employees and managers, customers, suppliers, the community, as well as owners and investors. It taught me the importance of every detail, maintaining high standards, consistency and efficiency, and excellence in customer service. |
“I’ve known Filip for years and would strongly recommend his consultation. He has lots of experience in the coffee industry and knows what it takes to run an efficient and profitable operation. He’s down-to-earth, professional and focused!”
Andrew Freeburn, Agro Coffee Roasters