Wilbur Curtis Acquired
America’s second-largest coffee equipment manufacturer, Wilbur Curtis, is set to be acquired by Groupe SEB, a France-based conglomerate of small appliance manufacturers.
#MeNeither Videos Connected to Portland Coffee Company
Fifty current and former employees of Ristretto Roasters sent a signed letter to local news outlets detailing how their employer’s wife, who is involved in the company, is posting videos questioning the motives and…
Colectivo’s Journey from Small Roaster to Midwest Café Brand
Started in a Milwaukee basement 25 years ago, Colectivo has since grown to more than 20 locations—five in Chicago the past year alone.
Paris Cafés Speak on Yellow Vest Protests
Café owners across the city shared with Fresh Cup their experiences of the protests and how their businesses, employees, and customers are faring.
Tokyo Bookstore Breaks the Mold
Bunkitsu is bliss for bibliophiles. The bookstore-museum-café combination is the first of its kind in Tokyo.
Build Your Case
Grab-and-go products can increase the average customer purchase without holding up the line or tying up your baristas.
Boot Coffee Campus Announces 2019 Tuition Scholarship Program
Applications are now open for Boot Coffee Campus’ 2019 scholarship program. Winners will receive scholarships worth $6,000 to either attend Boot Coffee Campus programs or fund SCA Coffee Skills Program courses.
Barista Guild of America and Barista Guild of Europe Unify
Discover who is on the inaugural leadership council of the newly formed, global Barista Guild.
2019 Beverage and Menu Trends from Around the Web
Here’s a roundup of café-related food and beverage trend predictions from around the web, which will either take off, or peter out in 2019.
How I Sold More Coffee by Putting My Website First
Create a website that properly communicates who you are to your customers.