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.
by Haley Greene | December 6, 2024

Designing for the Future: The Evolution of Coffee Shop Packaging

Coffee shop packaging has come a long way from the days of plain paper cups and stamped sleeves. Today, more and more cafes are using custom packaging to promote their brands and create memorable…
by Haley Greene | October 25, 2024

Designing a Good Coffee Bag Is Harder Than You’d Think

Great design can get a coffee bag noticed, but the details are what really connect with customers. So how should roasters decide which information matters most on a bag of coffee?
by Haley Greene | September 27, 2024

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.
by Garrett Oden | September 4, 2024

The Coffee Marketing Pyramid

An excerpt from our forthcoming coffee shop handbook gives business owners everything you need to know about coffee marketing strategy.
by Garrett Oden | July 31, 2024

When Is the Right Time for Coffee Roasters to Rebrand?

A rebrand is more than just a new logo or color scheme. Timing it right can amplify a coffee brand's visibility and growth.
by Haley Greene | July 26, 2024

Branded Coffee Cups: 11 Examples Of Cups We Love 

Branded coffee cups help create brand recognition and attract new customers, but what does it take to make a cup truly stand out?
by Anne Mercer | December 22, 2023

This Cafe is Loosely Inspired by a Real Movie

At first glance, Guilder may seem like any other coffee shop. When guests enter the cafe in the Alameda-Irvington neighborhood in northeast Portland, they’ll likely first notice the abundant natural light. Green vines cascade over the…
by Haley Greene | September 22, 2023

Navigating the New Rules of Instagram

Be silly, have, make videos and jump on the carousel: here are the new rules to increasing engagement for coffee shops on Instagram.
by Haley Greene | August 2, 2023

Are Branded Coffee Cups Worth The Higher Cost?

Are your coffee cups working for you? Say goodbye to costly ad spend and invest in branded cups that'll turn heads and build your brand awareness.
by Zoe Stanley-Foreman | July 28, 2023