Month: September 2026

What do broader cafe menus mean for your business? 

Recently, Texas Coffee School founder Tom Vincent had the chance to speak to Barista Magazine. The article discussed the way café menus have expanded over the past several years, and what that means for baristas and operators. As consumer tastes change, the article asked, “What matters more? The espresso or the cold foam?” 

Tom’s response: “The biggest change I see isn’t that coffee has become less important. It’s that the definition of a retail coffee shop business has become much broader.”

Sure,

Here Are 5 Things Worth the Money When Opening a Coffee Shop

What’s actually worth the splurge when you’re opening a coffee shop?

If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably seen the “5 things worth the money” trend. Influencers, creators, and brands list splurge-y purchases and experiences they don’t regret spending on. 

That’s a concept that definitely applies to opening a coffee shop.

In our recent article Where to Spend and Where to Save When Opening a Coffee Shop,