We Asked 3 Cafe Managers for Their Must-Have Work Tools—Here’s What They Said

Hear from three seasoned cafe operators as they reveal their favorite work tools, from software to brewing equipment, for effective cafe management.
by Zoe Stanley-Foreman | November 3, 2023

Hospitality Online and In-Person: A Conversation with Aaron Fender of Portrait Coffee

Aaron Fender, CEO and co-founder of Portrait Coffee in Atlanta discusses roasting during the pandemic, digital hospitality, and how community extends beyond physical spaces.
by Lydia Stolper | November 1, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of October 30

If there’s one thing Gen Z and Millennials agree on, it’s iced coffee. Plus coffee is booming in the US and leaky bamboo cups. Here's the news for the week of October 30.
by Fionn Pooler | October 30, 2023

Go Fund Bean’s Coffee Wage Survey is Back for 2023

For the second year in a row, the coffee-focused non-profit asks baristas and other hourly coffee workers to report their wages to promote salary transparency and address pay disparities.
by Bailey Spear | October 27, 2023

The Seoul International Cafe Show is a Global Celebration of Coffee

Now in its 22nd year, the Seoul International Cafe Show, which takes place November 8-11, attracts exhibitors and patrons from around the world. 
by Bailey Spear | October 25, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of October 23rd

Peet’s and Nespresso kiss and make up. Plus, climate change means fewer pollinators and thus less coffee, and three new shops unionize. Here's the news.
by Fionn Pooler | October 23, 2023

Five Questions Successful Interviewers Ask Job Candidates

Interviews can be daunting, but when approached with care, compassion, and preparedness, can illuminate everything you need to know to hire successfully.
by Valorie Clark | October 20, 2023

Five Places, Five Fall Drinks

From cozy chai to spiced lattes, five coffee shop owners share some of the biggest hits on their fall menu.
by Haley Greene | October 18, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of October 16th

Can airline coffee taste good? Plus new partnerships and coffee farmers in Brazil face fluctuating temperatures—here's the news for the week of October 16th.
by Fionn Pooler | October 16, 2023

Navigating Burnout Behind the Bar

Exhaustion and job frustration are real in the coffee industry, and your shop's culture can be a powerful tool against burnout and staff turnover.
by Haley Greene | October 13, 2023