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.
We’re spilling the beans—women opening coffee shops is on the rise. Texas Coffee School is welcoming more women into our classroom than ever before. Plus, entrepreneurship as a whole has seen an increase in women opening businesses.
Of course, there’s still a ways to go before the small business world is truly equitable. But here are a few quick facts and a list of women Coffeeepreneurs® to inspire future female coffee shop owners.
Take a moment to consider some of your most memorable coffee shop experiences. Maybe the not-so-great ones come to mind first—like that time you waited in line for 30 minutes or got lost trying to find the restroom. But maybe you’re also thinking of that one-of-kind interior design you saw in a new city, the menu item you tried and loved, or the cafe where every barista knew your name. If you’re asking questions about your coffee shop layout and design,