In 3 days, you will:
- Build your coffee shop concept + brand direction
- Map your Business Model Canvas
- Estimate startup costs + monthly expenses
- Choose the right equipment (no overspending)
- Develop a menu you can actually price for profit
- Learn core barista + brewing foundations for quality control
- Leave with templates, manuals, and a clear action plan.
Why this class exists
Most coffee shops don’t fail because of passion.
They fail because of wrong decisions early—location, pricing, equipment, menu, and operations.
CEM Level 1 gives you a complete roadmap so you stop guessing.
Who this is for
This is for you if:
- You’re planning to open a coffee shop or kiosk in the Philippines
- You already operate a café but margins are tight
- You want to upgrade your menu, pricing, and daily system
- You want to avoid expensive trial-and-error
What you’ll learn (Course Outline)
Business Topics
- Entrepreneurial mindset (what actually matters in café business)
- Step-by-step coffee shop setup process
- Vision + mission workshop
- Concept + branding fundamentals
- Menu development + menu engineering
- Basic R&D activity for menu building
- Business Model Canvas (BMC)
- Location selection guidelines
- Market study overview
- Equipment + supplier/procurement checklist
- Costing workshop
- Budgeting + forecasting workshop
Barista Topics (for quality control)
- Seed-to-cup overview
- Origins + processing methods
- Green bean quality basics
- Roasting basics + common roast defects
- Brewing standards: ratio, grind, temp, time
- Choosing brewing methods (pour over, cold brew, etc.)
- Water quality + freshness + storage
- Espresso basics + milk basics
- Cleanliness + equipment upkeep
Bonuses (these make implementation easier)
You don’t leave with “notes.” You leave with systems:
- 300+ pages Coffee Shop Operations Manual + Admin Manual
- HR forms + admin/accounting forms
- Employee handbook sample
- Recipes + reading materials
- Costing, forecasting, and menu engineering templates
- Unlimited consultation + mentorship after the class
PROGRAM PACKAGES
FULL SYSTEM PROGRAM
Inclusions:
- 3-days face to face class
- Lunch for 3 days
- Apron
- Certificate of Attendance
- Reading Materials
Other Inclusions (Valued at P350K)
- 300+ pages Coffee Shop Operations Manual and Administration Manual
- Human Resources Forms and Admin/Accounting Forms
- Employee Handbook Sample
- Recipes, Costing Template, Forecast Template, Menu Engineering Template
- Other business Operations resources
- Unlimited Consultation and Mentorship after the class.
Tuition Fee: Php 25,000/head
FAQs
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You can—but it’s scattered, outdated, and missing the full picture.
CEM gives you a complete system in the right order, so you don’t waste months (or make expensive mistakes).
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A single wrong decision can cost more than the tuition—equipment, location, pricing, or menu.
This is the cheaper option compared to trial-and-error.
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That’s exactly when you should join. You want the right plan before you sign a lease, buy equipment, or build a menu.
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The framework works for kiosks, carts, and full cafés.
You’ll learn principles you can adjust to your budget, space, and market.
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Being busy without a system costs more time later.
This is 3 days to save you months of fixing mistakes.
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Coffee is different. Margins, waste, pricing, workflow, and repeat customers are a different game.
Use a proven roadmap instead of gambling.
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This is built for real café setup and operations—plus you leave with manuals, templates, and post-class mentorship.
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CEM LEVEL 1 is designed for beginners, using simple, practical lessons that are easy to apply—even with zero experience. Plus, there’s mentorship and support. This CEM LEVEL 1 was made for people just like you—clear, practical, and easy to follow.
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Consultants charge ₱50,000 to ₱200,000+, often give general advice, and don’t teach everything. CEM LEVEL 1 costs far less and gives a complete system, plus mentorship after the class. Why pay 10x more for advice when you can get the full roadmap at a fraction of the cost?
Make It Happen
If you want a coffee business that’s profitable and sustainable, join the Coffee Entrepreneurship Masterclass Level 1!