Month: July 2026

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Buying a Coffee Shop: Meet the Owner of RHOW Coffee

In January 2020, David Hurley had a plan to open his own coffee shop. He even had an investor and a space he liked. That month, he attended Texas Coffee School’s 3-Day Coffee Business Master Class® and left ready to move forward with his business. We all know what happened next. COVID hit, the world shut down, and David set aside his dream of opening a coffee shop.

Plot twist: it’s six years later,

FILED UNDER: Open a Coffee Shop, Run a Coffee Shop, Success Stories

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Where to Spend and Where to Save When Opening Your Coffee Shop

What do you do when your dream of opening a coffee shop feels far outside the boundaries of your budget? Whether it’s signing a lease, purchasing equipment, or funding a buildout, the startup cost of opening a coffee business can seem overwhelming. Let’s face it: when you’re opening a coffee shop, you want to find opportunities to save money.

The instinct to save makes sense. We’ve met many aspiring owners who are savvy at being frugal,

FILED UNDER: Open a Coffee Shop

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