A new behavioral trend is emerging as customers are reconsidering decaf coffee, driven by health concerns and a desire to moderate caffeine intake. Many are seeking alternatives that offer the beloved coffee experience without the stimulating effects. While tea provides diverse flavors and varying caffeine levels, a significant number of consumers value the distinctive taste and ritual of specialty coffee. Does your coffee shop offer modern decaf options to cater to this growing preference?
When it comes to marketing, having an effective strategy can make or break your coffee shop. Even with the best coffee or most creative menu items, your coffee business can’t turn a profit without getting customers in the door. Fortunately, several Texas Coffee School Coffeepreneurs® have paved the way in innovative, successful marketing plans. Check out these local marketing strategies for coffee shops, featuring Arwa Yemeni Coffee—one of Dallas’ hottest coffee shops owned by a former student!
Starting any business can feel like a monumental task. We want to feel assured that it’ll all be worth it and that the business will be successful! While this isn’t a be-all-end-all guide, here are some tips for a successful coffee shop business!
Master the Basics
First things first! The basis of any products or service based business is quality control and customer service.
You don’t need to create the next exotic latte flavor trend to be a successful coffee business!
In the process of opening your coffee shop, you’ll face hundreds of business decisions. You may have already thought about some of the major decisions that will form your coffee shop’s identity: the location, the name, or the menu.
However, every experienced entrepreneur knows that decision-making can become much more granular. How do you choose a contractor? Who will supply your specialty coffee? What will your baristas wear? Which cups should you order?
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,