Hiring Good Managers: How To Empower Your Staff and Learn To Step Away

Identifying, training, and empowering a potential manager is vital to the health of your café.
by Kerry Miller | May 2, 2022

5 Ways to Create a Safer & More Productive Café Space

Ensuring that café spaces stay safe and productive requires more than just good intentions.
by RJ Joseph | April 29, 2022

How To Win The Farmers Market Game

Farmers markets can be a great place to introduce folks to your brand, but comes with its own rules and challenges — here's how to navigate them.
by Stephanie Gravalese | April 28, 2022

Guests Welcome — Three Tips on Inviting a Guest Roaster Into Your Café

Bringing in a guest roaster can add variety to your menu and drive business.
by George Glannakos | April 27, 2022

The Five Tools We Loved at the 2022 Specialty Coffee Expo

The Specialty Coffee Association Expo floor was full of new gadgets and tools: here are some of our favorites.
by Sierra Yeo | April 26, 2022

Crunching the Numbers — Creating a Budget That Works For You

Five entrepreneurs share their best financial practices.
by Janae Easlon | April 25, 2022

With A Push Of A Button — How Automation Bridges The Gap Between Convenience and Craftsmanship

Here's how cutting-edge shops are leveraging automation to create a memorable experience for customers and baristas. 
by Anne Mercer | April 22, 2022

The Tipping Point: Are We Ready to Move Beyond the Tipping Model?

Baristas' livelihoods often rely on tips received—should they?
by Michael Butterworth | April 21, 2022

Unique Selling Points — How 18 Cafés Create Distinct Customer Experiences

18 cafés from around the world serving up a unique experience for their customers.
by Jessica Natale Woollard | April 19, 2022

Hey Friends, Let’s Pour a Fresh Cup

We're back! Fresh Cup has been offering coffee-related information for three decades. Here's what's coming during the next era of our publication.
by Garrett Oden | April 18, 2022