Federal Appeals Court Rules on Bikini Baristas
Last week, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that blocked the city of Everett, Washington, from enforcing a certain dress code at “bikini barista” businesses.
Topeka Gets Tipsy
Following the philosophy that life is all about balance, business owners in Topeka, Kansas, are celebrating their grand opening of The Tipsy Carrot, the city’s first coffee/juice/ice cream bar.
Oregon Landmark Café Lost in Fire
For many Oregonians, a trip to the state’s picturesque coastline was not complete without a stop at the Otis Café for a cup of coffee or slice of fresh-baked black bread.
Spot Coffee Under Scrutiny for Alleged Union Busting
Philip Kneitinger and Phoenix Cerny, two former employees of Spot Coffee in Buffalo, New York, allege that they were fired from the local chain for trying to unionize.
Using Service Training to Empower Baristas
Baristas often undergo hours, weeks, or even months of training before they’re allowed to serve coffee drinks, but how often do companies allocate the same level of training to the service side of the barista profession?
One Giggle Water, A Polyjuice Potion & A Cappuccino, Please!
What would happen if Hogwarts had a satellite location in Downtown Los Angeles?
Keurig Lawsuit Over Recycling Pod Claim Moves Forward
A putative class action suit was brought against Keurig Green Mountain alleging that the company’s “recyclable” single-serve plastic pods were mislabeled and are not in fact recyclable due to their size, composition, and lack of secondary market.
The Barista League Heads to L.A.
Following events in Sweden and Croatia earlier this year, the competition for baristas, by baristas, is heading to Los Angeles for its first and only U.S. appearance in 2019.
Creating Accessibility in Cafés
Welcome and include everyone into your café—not only by the staff, but by accessible design and navigation as well.
Massachusetts CBD Ban
Hemp growers and ambitious would-be CBD entrepreneurs in Massachusetts are upset after the state established a new policy last week banning the sale of CBD-infused food, animal feed, hemp-derived dietary supplement, or any CBD product with medicinal claims.