Month: February 2026

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Brick Street Coffee Serves the “Friendliest City in the South”

When Debbie and Derek Peris moved their coffee roastery from Washington all the way to a small town in Louisiana, they had no idea that the coffee shop they would soon open there would land them in Travel and Leisure.

Now, two and a half years after opening Brick Street Coffee in a renovated hardware store, Debbie knows that the cross-country move and long renovation were all worth it.

FILED UNDER: Success Stories

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Yes! You Should Open a Family-Owned Coffee Shop

Entrepreneurship can be a successful family affair. For these coffee shop owners, that’s exactly what they set out to create: a space where their family could build together, work together and leave a lasting legacy in their community.

If you’re considering opening a coffee shop with a family member, find inspiration from our former students. Spouses, siblings, parents, or adult children– it’s possible the best business partner for you is living under the same roof.

FILED UNDER: Open a Coffee Shop, Success Stories

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