How Much You Should Really Spend on Rent?
Leasing commercial space requires careful planning to make your coffee shop a success. Here’s what you need to consider before you sign a lease.
One Style For All: Is Omni Roasting For You?
Do espresso and filter coffee really need different roast profiles?
Not Just For Fall: The Other Side of Cider
Combined with bubbles or chai, fresh-pressed apple juice has all-season appeal.
An Overview of Alternative Milks—And How To Implement Them In Your Café
In the past, soy was the only regularly available non-dairy option in most cafés, despite many alternative milks being around for centuries. New plant-based milk choices offer improved options for customers and baristas.
How Café Owners Are Fighting Inflation
Rising costs are forcing business owners to get creative with how they spend money and think about labor—all while preserving the integrity of their cafés.
Fund It: How To Navigate Small Business Financing for Your Café
A café owner's guide to debt and equity financing.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Three Things To Consider When Hiring
Hiring team members requires a structured approach: here are three ways you should think about bringing on a new employee.
Elevated Spirits: Alcohol in the Café
Adding alcohol to your café lineup can expand menu offerings and give baristas a new toolkit to express their creativity. We talked to three shops about the ups and downs of serving alcohol in…
Embarking On A Journey: How To Become A Better Sensory Guide
Here are six simple ways to build confidence in your sensory skills and be a better guide to customers.
Should Coffee Shops Charge Extra For Plant Milks?
With an increasing number of coffee chains removing the surcharge for drinks plant-based milks, some owners of small independent shops wonder if they should do the same.