How Cafes Are Using Cold Brew To Drive Sales in 2026

Cold brew can be a major revenue-driver in coffee shops. See how four cafes are using it to build menus, improve workflows, and keep customers engaged.
by Haley Greene | May 27, 2026

Coffee Tech Stacks: How Spro Coffee Lab’s POS Data Helped the Brand Grow to Six Locations

Rich Lee and Liza Otanes bet everything on a coffee trailer in San Francisco in 2017. Now, their brand, Spro Coffee Lab, has five locations—and is still growing, thanks to smart tech choices made…
by Garrett Oden | May 22, 2026

New Product: Monin’s 2026 Flavor of the Year is ‘Swavory’ Toasted Coconut

Sweet-and-savory flavors are trending in 2026, according to Monin’s data. The brand’s new Toasted Coconut syrup was designed to meet that emerging demand.
by Garrett Oden | May 15, 2026

How Ghirardelli Made Classic Flavors Feel New Again In Their World of Coffee Drink Flights

Chocolate is ubiquitous on coffee menus, but Ghirardelli shows how to create innovative specialty beverages that feel fresh through unique flavor pairings that’ll keep coffee lovers engaged.
by Garrett Oden | May 6, 2026

Bluewater Group Helps Cafes Perfect Their Water With Café Station 1

Coffee is 98% water, which means cafes should consider dialing in their water the same way they do their grind settings. Bluewater Group’s new Café Station 1 makes that process easy.
by Garrett Oden | April 29, 2026

Tea Refreshers Are Winning Over the Non-Coffee Crowd

​At one Texas cafe, tea refreshers now make up 30% of drink sales. Owners say the drinks are a great way to bring in customers who don’t want coffee.
by Haley Greene | April 3, 2026

With A 50-Cup Minimum, LogoCup Makes Custom Cups Doable For Any Occasion

Custom cups typically require bulk orders in the thousands. LogoCup’s new minimum order starts at just 50, however, making branded cups accessible to cafes of all sizes and budgets.
by Garrett Oden | March 27, 2026

Coffee Tech Stacks: The Software Rebel Dog Coffee Uses to Facilitate Multi-Shop Growth

To grow a coffee company, you need to invest in technology that can scale alongside your business. Here’s how Connecticut’s Rebel Dog Coffee used its tech stack to expand from a single store to…
by Anne Mercer | March 20, 2026

Coffee Tech Stacks: Three Keys Coffee Is Rethinking Software for Its Scale Era

The award-winning, solar-powered roastery uses a lot of software—and it’s rethinking nearly all of it. Here’s how Three Keys Coffee’s tech stack is evolving to meet its new goals.
by Garrett Oden | February 25, 2026

Nani Sweets Brings Certified Gluten-Free Cookie and Cake Options to Cafes

This article is sponsored by our partner, Nani Sweets. In the United States, demand for gluten-free pastries and treats is continuing to climb—so much so that Starbucks recently announced plans to roll out a…
by Garrett Oden | February 18, 2026