Nestlé May Sell Blue Bottle Coffee. What Does That Mean for the Chain’s Union?
In 2017, multinational conglomerate Nestlé bought the specialty chain Blue Bottle Coffee. Seven years later, workers unionized—but now Nestlé is considering selling the brand. What does that mean for its union?
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How Coffee Shops Are Thriving by Sharing Space With Other Businesses
Facing high rents and build-out costs, coffee shop owners are finding success by opening inside existing retail spaces.
Groovy Goose Proves Local Shops Can Survive—and Thrive—Next to Starbucks
One coffee shop in a small town near San Francisco is thriving—with a Starbucks just 75 feet down the street and another two blocks away.
Coffee News Club: Week of December 15
Is a Starbucks down the street a death knell? Not always. Plus, multinational roasters are buying more sustainable coffee than ever before—here’s the scoop for the week of Dec. 15.
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Live Session Replay: Modern Tech Stacks for Growing Roasters and Coffee Shops
We talked about the evolving coffee tech stack ecosystem, and how roasters and cafes can operate efficiently and smartly with their tech decisions, with Cropster and Odeko.
The Practical Commercial Coffee Grinder Buying Guide
Ask any coffee professional what the most important piece of equipment is, and they’ll tell you: the grinder. But with countless models and price points, picking the right commercial grinder takes real planning. We…
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Here’s How To Get Professional-Grade Coffee Out of Your Home Espresso Machine
In this series, Ruth Easley gives coffee lovers essential tips on purchasing a traditional home espresso machines—and getting the most out of them.
Live Session: Modern Tech Stacks for Growing Roasters and Coffee Shops
Today, coffee shops and roasters have many tools and tech options they can choose from to run their businesses. Almost too many. From point-of-sale providers, loyalty systems, and task trackers to inventory managers, roasting…
The Fresh Cup 2025 Coffee Gift Guide
Fresh Cup’s joyful 2025 coffee gift guide is full of standout brewers, sleek gear, and other team-approved picks for professionals and at-home baristas alike.
