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Tips and tricks to stand out from the coffee crowd


Standing Out Among the Coffee Crowd: Freebies That Pay Off

Standing Out Among the Coffee Crowd: Freebies That Pay Off

How small perks can strengthen customer loyalty and brand identity

Sep 23, 2025

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6 min read

Standing Out Among the Café Crowd: Make Your Menu Memorable

Standing Out Among the Café Crowd: Make Your Menu Memorable

Create signature items or serving style to impress your customers!

Sep 9, 2025

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8 min read

Standing Out Among the Cafe Crowd: Establish a Theme

Standing Out Among the Cafe Crowd: Establish a Theme

From bold statements to tiny touches, build your coffee shop’s signature style

Aug 12, 2025

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8 min read

🥵Beat the Heat: How to Keep Your Coffee Shop Cool During the Summer Months

🥵Beat the Heat: How to Keep Your Coffee Shop Cool During the Summer Months

Smart strategies to keep your café cool and customers comfortable

Jul 15, 2025

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8 min read

☕📊 The 2025 Independent Coffee Shop Industry Report (Subscriber Discount Inside)

☕📊 The 2025 Independent Coffee Shop Industry Report (Subscriber Discount Inside)

Independent, Resilient, and Rising: 2025 Indie Coffee Shop Industry Highlights

Jun 10, 2025

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5 min read

📱10 Ways to Boost Your Coffee Shop’s Online Presence

📱10 Ways to Boost Your Coffee Shop’s Online Presence

Strategies to Optimize Your Coffee Shop's Digital Footprint

May 20, 2025

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8 min read

🤝💙Pouring into Your Community: Creative Ways to Give Back and Build Loyalty

🤝💙Pouring into Your Community: Creative Ways to Give Back and Build Loyalty

Make a difference in your neighborhood and business by taking an active role in the community!

May 6, 2025

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7 min read

🏘️ Brewing Stronger Bonds: Building Community Beyond the Cup

🏘️ Brewing Stronger Bonds: Building Community Beyond the Cup

How to creatively use marketing, events, and collaboration to grow your cafe's community

Apr 22, 2025

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8 min read

☕ Building Community Through Design

☕ Building Community Through Design

Optimize Your Coffee Shop’s Physical Space to Become A Local Staple

Apr 8, 2025

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5 min read

13 Things Your Coffee Shop Can Offer to Boost Revenue (Beyond Coffee!)

13 Things Your Coffee Shop Can Offer to Boost Revenue (Beyond Coffee!)

Diversify your money-making avenues with these strategies and see your earnings rise!

Mar 25, 2025

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12 min read

5 Ways to Take Advantage of the Coffee Products You ALREADY HAVE

5 Ways to Take Advantage of the Coffee Products You ALREADY HAVE

Maximize profit and reduce waste with these simple strategies!

Mar 11, 2025

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10 min read

Coffee Price Surge📈💰: What History Tells Us About Today's Spike

Coffee Price Surge📈💰: What History Tells Us About Today's Spike

From past peaks to present spikes, let's understand coffee price trends!

Feb 25, 2025

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11 min read

FIRST EVER Industry Survey Report

FIRST EVER Industry Survey Report

Thriving in this competitive market is no small feat. To help navigate this landscape and celebrate the vibrant culture of independent coffee shops, we’re launching a COMPREHENSIVE INDUSTRY REPORT. But we need your input! This is your chance to share your insights and experiences, helping us uncover the untold secrets that can benefit coffee shop owners everywhere.

Feb 11, 2025

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4 min read

The Power of Partnerships in the Coffee Shop Industry

The Power of Partnerships in the Coffee Shop Industry

Discover how collaborating with local businesses can benefit your coffee shop and drive mutual success. Uncover effective strategies for creating valuable partnerships.

Jan 9, 2025

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5 min read

Does Owning a Coffee Shop Make Good Money?

Does Owning a Coffee Shop Make Good Money?

Explore the financial realities and potential profits of running a coffee shop in today's market.

Dec 3, 2024

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6 min read

How Signature Drinks Can Increase Your Coffee Shop Sales

How Signature Drinks Can Increase Your Coffee Shop Sales

Nov 26, 2024

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9 min read

Setting Goals for Your Coffee Shop

Setting Goals for Your Coffee Shop

I know it’s a busy season, but crafting a vision for the future and executing on it is how businesses grow.

Nov 19, 2024

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6 min read

Training Techniques to Drive Coffee Shop Sales

Training Techniques to Drive Coffee Shop Sales

Learn how expert training techniques can transform your baristas into sales superstars and boost your coffee shop's profitability.

Nov 12, 2024

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6 min read

Diversify Your Menu and Capture the Non-Coffee Crowd

Diversify Your Menu and Capture the Non-Coffee Crowd

Expand your coffee shop's offerings beyond traditional beverages and attract new customers

Nov 5, 2024

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4 min read

How to interact with customers to create lovely experiences

How to interact with customers to create lovely experiences

Craft memorable customer experiences in your coffee shop with these expert tips on meaningful interactions and thoughtful service.

Oct 29, 2024

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4 min read

 Thriving When a Chain Coffee Shop Opens Next Door

Thriving When a Chain Coffee Shop Opens Next Door

Discover tips and tricks to win over customers and strengthen your brand in the face of adversity.

Oct 22, 2024

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4 min read

How to Create FOMO with Seasonal Drinks in Your Coffee Shop

How to Create FOMO with Seasonal Drinks in Your Coffee Shop

Create irresistible limited-time offers at your coffee shop that leave customers fearing they'll miss out!

Oct 15, 2024

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3 min read

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