Retail and Commerce

A classic pairing, coffee and chocolate never go out of style. Keep things interesting with these tips.

What are the benefits of pay transparency, and how can cafés implement transparent pay structures without added expense or conflict? Experts from pay-transparent cafés have the answers, and they are eager to spread the…

Building your menu with with your customers and staff in mind sets the foundation for a successful café.

Don't sit alone at your café or roastery—how partnerships and collaborations can strengthen your brand and bring new customers in.

Stress in a customer service job is inevitable, so it’s essential to have grounding tools to stay calm and centered through difficult situations.

For many café owners, music tracks are that continuous backbeat under a busy coffee business, a statement of the space, and an exclamation of the people working there. More than just a mood setter,…

What to know before retrofitting a roaster.

Coffee shops face a challenge: should they absorb the rising cost of goods or pass along costs to the customer? Here’s how business owners decide when to increase menu prices.

Menus, play areas, booster chairs, and a welcoming attitude show your kid-friendly colors.

Efficiency is an elusive skill, but necessary to the wellbeing of any cafe. The following six tips will help you train baristas to be as efficient as possible.