Coffee News Club: Week of October 14th
Starbucks workers 🤝 steelworkers. Plus, the United States coffee market heats up, and young Vietnamese entrepreneurs are leaving their jobs to open coffee shops.
Latest Stories
How To Find: An Espresso Machine Technician
Managing a coffee shop can feel isolating, but help is always around the corner. In our new series, “How To Find,” we tell you how to connect with the experts you need to take…
Surviving a Sales Slump
How long is too long when sales are down? Here’s how any coffee shop can navigate and survive the inevitable slow periods.
A New Six-Week Virtual Series Aims To Raise The Bar On Roastery Operations
Coffee vets Sandra Loofbourow and Rachel Apple are launching a comprehensive six-week virtual education series titled “Roastery Operations Masterclass” starting October 8.
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Must-Reads From The Coffee Shop Handbook
The Coffee Shop Guide To Metrics and KPIs
Which metrics matter most for coffee shops? We spoke with business owners about how analyzing metrics helps business owners reach their goals and ensure success.
The Coffee Marketing Pyramid
An excerpt from our forthcoming coffee shop handbook gives business owners everything you need to know about coffee marketing strategy.
Every Coffee Business Owner Needs To Ask Their Customers These Five Questions
Your cafe’s customer experience is now a more important differentiator than the quality of your coffee—and that means regular customer surveys are a critical part of your success.
Retail & Commerce Articles
Recent News
Resource Library
The Coffee Shop To Micro-Roaster Starter Guide
A guide to expanding from coffee shop to micro-roaster, plus a roasting profitability calculator.
Opening and Closing Checklists
An editable template for opening and closing checklists designed for coffee shops.
Coffee & Tea Articles
Origin & Trade Articles
In Central America, Women Coffee Producers Lead the Charge in Battling Climate Change
Four farmers in Central America tackle the realities of climate change head-on, challenging antiquated ideas about coffee and inspiring a wave of sustainable farming practices.
The Moral Complexities of Civet Coffee
Coffee collected from the droppings of civets is sought after by the rich and deplored by animal welfare advocates. Caught in the middle are the farmers who produce it.
Battling Drought: How Climate Change and Dry Conditions Threaten Coffee Production
What happens to coffee when it doesn’t rain enough? In coffee-producing countries worldwide, drought conditions are drying up coffee cherries and threatening production.
Trending Articles
Industry Articles
Op-ed: Brewing the Next Generation of Coffee Enthusiasts in Producing Countries
We must work to cultivate young coffee professionals by providing educational opportunities, dismantling gender stereotypes, and investing in innovation.
New Workshop From The Coffee MBA To Provide Essential Coffee Business Insights
“Connect the Dots” will cover what leaders need to know to run coffee businesses, from marketing to finance and everything in between.
The Austin Coffee Festival Caffeinates the Capital City
Coming back for its third turn in Texas this September, the Austin Coffee Festival celebrates coffee culture—and features panels hosted by Fresh Cup’s own Lydia Stopler!