We meet Coffeepreneurs® with all kinds of backgrounds. Very few, it turns out, have spent their entire careers in specialty coffee. We’ve worked with teachers, nurses, veterans, artists, attorneys, and more to help them launch a new career aligned to their passions, goals, and unique talents. No matter your background, you’ve likely acquired skills along the way that will transfer to your career as an entrepreneur and coffee shop owner. (We can fill in the rest of the skills you need in our 3-Day Coffee Business Master Class.) Here are some common careers from our former students,
As we kick off a new year, we’re forecasting consumer trends that are shaping the future for coffee shops. As Gen Z becomes a bigger market influence, the shape of the specialty coffee industry is changing. There is evidence of this transformation not only in drink menus at local coffee shops, but in bold moves by giants like McDonalds and Chobani or in the success of drive-thru chains like Dutch Bros, or 7 Brew. In this article,
When you live in a big city with a coffee shop on every block, it’s easy to take your morning iced coffee for granted. But rural residents don’t always have the same luxury. In small town South Dakota, specialty coffee can be hard to come by. That’s why Becky Sehr, Texas Coffee School Coffeepreneur®, decided to open up a mobile coffee business, Roaming Grounds, to serve the communities of Colton, Crooks, and Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
If you’re researching coffee shop market trends, then you’re already on the right track to starting or scaling your coffee shop business. Knowing the industry is key to building your business plan or creating a menu. Learn more about a few noteworthy coffee trends below.
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All the quotes below are real reviews from Texas Coffee School former students who’ve gone on to start a coffee shop or help shape the coffee industry in some way:
“Whatever you pay for [Texas Coffee School] could save you several thousand more down the road.” – Aaron P.
“Years of trial and error can be avoided by using the resources taught in this course!” – Alyssa O.