Behind the Headlines: Is Starbucks Writing Names on Cups Again Sweet or Silly?
Starbucks’ announced they’ll return to hand-writing customers’ names on their cups. We interview shop owners and ask: is writing names on cups silly or a way to build connection with customers?
Coffee News Club: Week of December 9th
Thirty seconds for a coffee? Also, turns out coffee can extend your life — but for how long? Longer than 30 seconds. Click to read more.
Punch Cards, Points, and Perks: Which Coffee Loyalty Programs Work Best?
Stamp cards are just the beginning. Beyond rewarding patrons, these four loyalty program options offer business owners room to experiment—and the opportunity to deepen customer engagement.
Fresh Cup’s 2024 Coffee Gift Guide
Wondering what to get your favorite caffeine tinkerer, latte sipper, or espresso slinger this holiday season? We’ve sourced 2024 coffee gift recommendations from our team of experts.
Coffee News Club: Week of December 2nd
Coffee prices skyrocket, cold brew is hard to make, and add a little game of chance in your cafe to nix to-go cups—here's the coffee news you need for the week of December 2nd.
Read Now: Fresh Cup’s Top 2024 Interviews
Our interview series focuses on coffee industry leaders, and asks them questions no one else has. In time for your holiday reading, we’re sharing highlights from the series.
Coffee News Club: Week of November 25th
Scroll to see why coffee + your stomach = a healthy biome. That and more—here's all the coffee news you need to know for the week of November 25th.
Five Places, Five Winter Drinks
Winter drinks are the highlight of the season — five coffee shop owners reveal the seasonal drinks their customers can't get enough of in 2024.
In Pursuit of Sustainable, Allergy-Inclusive Packaging
Some cafes are turning to biodegradable and edible packaging as a way to reduce waste. But many of these items contain major allergens—here’s what you need to know to keep patrons safe.
Coffee News Club: Week of November 18th
Click to find out what's got the kids going crazy for Starbucks in Australia. That and more — here's the news for the week of November 18th.