United Baristas / Coffee Shops
In the final article of this mini-series we share reflections from people that have scaled specialty coffee chains, plus add some ideas of our own.
More Scaling Specialty – Part 3: Small is beautiful, but can big be better?
The profitability chasm starts when headquarters’ costs become greater than the profit generated by the shops. Many operators experience the edge of the chasm at three or four sites.
More Scaling Specialty – Part 2: The profitability chasm
In a new mini-series exploring why specialty chains keep failing, we start by identifying the hurdles that must be surmounted when expanding from one shop to two.
More Scaling Specialty – Part 1: Are specialty chains too big to succeed?
With hundreds of commercial espresso machines available, finding the right one can be a challenge. Follow this guide to get the right machine for your business.
More The United Baristas guide to buying an espresso machine
A new pilot study makes it increasingly clear how the coffee industry can reduce its carbon footprint
More The key cause of a coffee shop’s carbon footprint is (you guessed it) lattes
The Brexit debate was hotter than a steam boiler. Now, six years after the referendum, the conversation has cooled. And, like when cupping coffee, that makes it easier to grade. Here’s what Brexit has served up to the coffee community.
More Opportunities and challenges for coffee after Brexit
Why increasing coffee cup prices is necessary. Plus United Baristas explains how to successfully implement a price rise.
More Increasing coffee prices makes sense
This year, you’ll need a pay rise. With inflation nearing 10%, here’s important info for coffee people and businesses.
More How much should you get paid this year?
The updated use class regime creates new opportunities for coffee businesses
More A Slight Change of Plans
How we think about coffee businesses – and how it can help you
More One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Roundup of the new coffee shops catching our attention and the trends shaping the industry
More New Openings – Winter 2021/22
We’re heading into the new year with ideas from some of the coffee community’s leading thinkers
More Ideas to help the coffee community succeed in 2022