Running a successful coffee shop brings intrinsic rewards—like pride in your product, satisfaction of building something from scratch, and fulfillment of a lifelong dream. But it doesn’t hurt when other people notice your success, too. After a year of steady growth, Country Charm Coffee, run by Coffeepreneur® Kevin Daugherty, was recently nominated for four awards by the local Chamber of Commerce.
Located in Anna, Texas, Country Charm was nominated as Small Business of the Year,
Vermont tourists and locals alike are knocking down the door for a taste of Three Branches Cafe & Bakery.
The charming coffee shop is set in a historic building in Island Pond, Vermont, and owned by Texas Coffee School Coffeepreneurs® Erin Miceika and Pierre Gervais. The area welcomes tourists almost year round, with snowmobiling in the winter, leaf peeping in the fall and lake activities in the summer. Visitors come from neighboring states like Massachusetts,
In the spirit of reflection before the new year, we want to recognize a few standout Texas Coffee School Coffeepreneurs® who took their coffee shop business to the next level. These successful former students proved there are many ways to innovate — from catering to a target audience like parents with kids, to renting out coffee shop space, to hosting community events. They’ve found new ways to generate revenue while building a brand that delights customers.
Chandler Lipe, Texas Coffee School Coffeepreneur® and owner of The Den, is making waves in Denver. We wrote about the launch of her family-friendly coffee shop and gathering space one year ago. Heading into her second year of business, we reached out to learn about her impressive progress, growth, and streamlined operations.
The Den social lounge & coffee shop has scaled quickly and created three strong revenue streams: a coffee shop, family lounge,
Marta Alonzo, Texas Coffee School former student and owner of Sit & Sip with ME, has been working for someone else since 1986. That is, until she opened her own coffee business in 2023 in San Antonio, Texas.
“I’d rather work 100 hours for myself than 40 hours for somebody else,” Marta says.
Marta has always wanted to help others. She’s worked in nonprofits, the health department, and hospitals. But her emphasis has always been on building community.