Noteworthy Coffee Shop Market Trends for Small Business Owners

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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Saving Time and Money When You Start a Coffee Shop

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.

2023 Holiday Gift Guide For Serious Coffee Nerds

2023 Coffee Gift Guide

The holiday season is upon us once again, and with it comes the pressure to get the perfect gifts for the serious “coffee nerds” in your life. You already got the trendiest new toy for little Jessica, the new socks for Uncle Mike, but you are stumped on what to get for the coffee nerd in your life who seems to be WAY more into coffee than any one person should be…

10 Years, 14 Locations, and Beyond with Waterbean Coffee

In honor of its 10th anniversary, we’re highlighting Waterbean Coffee—another Texas Coffee School Coffeepreneur® all-star. With 14 locations and its own roastery, Waterbean is a great example of how vertically integrated scaling can lead to more efficiency, more profit, loyalty from the community, and a more positive impact for coffee producers. Learn more about Waterbean and its founder, former Texas Coffee School student Tony Vo, below.

Feature photo of Tony is by Kat Lawrence for Inside UNC Charlotte.

How to Take Your Coffee Shop to the Next Level

Is It Time to Level Up Your Coffee Shop?

Coffee shop ownership can be an exciting yet arduous journey. And sometimes, you might find yourself itching for growth or needing fresh inspiration. If you’re noticing any of the following “symptoms” of your coffee shop, it might be time to take your coffee shop to the next level:

• Plateau in profits or growth. Maybe your coffee shop thrived in the beginning,