Preparing for Expansion: What To Know Before Growing And Other Insights From Coffee Fest New York

Thinking about expansion? What you need to know before you grow with insights and key takeaways from Coffee Fest New York.
by Garrett Oden | May 26, 2023

With Flowers and Plants, These Coffee Shops Are Bringing The Outdoors In

Jessica Han had always been drawn to flowers and coffee. For years, she dabbled in floral arrangements as a side hobby in her hometown of San Jose, California, making bouquets for friends and family…
by Haley Greene | May 25, 2023

The Enduring Significance of Bookstore Cafés

Coffee and books have gone together for centuries, and bookstore cafés have likely served as a place of solace for you at one point. Today, bookstore cafés are more important than ever.
by Rachel Sandstrom Morrison | May 24, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of May 22nd

Timepieces made from old coffee grounds—this and other news for the week of May 22nd.
by Fionn Pooler | May 22, 2023

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Automation: Key Takeaways From Coffee Fest New York

Can automation allow baristas to interact more meaningfully with customers? Or is that wishful thinking? Key insights about automation from this year's Coffee Fest.
by Garrett Oden | May 19, 2023

The Fresh Cup Library Is Now Open

The Fresh Cup Library is a resource providing templates, spreadsheets, and other tools designed to make it easier to run coffee businesses.
by Garrett Oden | May 18, 2023

Are Shipping Container Coffeeshops Here To Stay?

While storage container coffee shops were initially deemed a passing trend, many entrepreneurs worldwide have found remarkable success with this unconventional café concept.
by Zoe Stanley | May 17, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of May 15th

College students protest for better coffee, an incredible barista exchange program, and a new worker-owned co-op. Here's the news for the week of May 15th.
by Fionn Pooler | May 15, 2023

Bang For Your Buck: Top Marketing Insights From Coffee Fest New York

In March of 2023, I had the honor of leading three different panel discussions at Coffee Fest in New York. This was the first in-person event I got to attend as a representative of…
by Garrett Oden | May 12, 2023

Reflections On Relaunching Fresh Cup: Year One

Fresh Cup relaunched one year ago—here are the lessons we’ve learned along the way and our big plans for the future ahead.
by Garrett Oden | May 11, 2023