Coffee Tech Stacks: The Software Rebel Dog Coffee Uses to Facilitate Multi-Shop Growth

To grow a coffee company, you need to invest in technology that can scale alongside your business. Here’s how Connecticut’s Rebel Dog Coffee used its tech stack to expand from a single store to…
by Anne Mercer | March 20, 2026

Coffee Tech Stacks: Three Keys Coffee Is Rethinking Software for Its Scale Era

The award-winning, solar-powered roastery uses a lot of software—and it’s rethinking nearly all of it. Here’s how Three Keys Coffee’s tech stack is evolving to meet its new goals.
by Garrett Oden | February 25, 2026

How Four Coffee Brands Are Turning Valentine’s Day Into a High-Sales Holiday

Valentine’s Day may not be a classic occasion for coffee shops—but as these four operators show, cafes can still harness the holiday with limited-time drinks, bundles, and other lucrative extras.
by Garrett Oden | February 4, 2026

Coffee Tech Stacks: Creature Coffee Powers 25+ Carts With These Tools

Creature Coffee Co started as a single cart. Today, software helps its team operate 25+ coffee carts across multiple cities.
by Anne Mercer | January 23, 2026

Former Cart Owner Launches Virtual Summit for Coffee Businesses

Coffee Business Connection, a new events company, will host its first formal event, called CBC Live, on January 2-3, 2026. The two-day online event brings together over 16 industry speakers to address the practical…
by Garrett Oden | December 26, 2025

Here’s How To Get Professional-Grade Coffee Out of Your Home Espresso Machine

In this series, Ruth Easley gives coffee lovers essential tips on purchasing a traditional home espresso machines—and getting the most out of them.
by Ruth Easley | December 12, 2025

Superautomatic Espresso Machines Have Come Far in the Last Decade—Here’s How

Superautomatic espresso machines were once dismissed, but advances in the technology have helped them bring consistency and craft to cafes.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | December 10, 2025

Live Session: Modern Tech Stacks for Growing Roasters and Coffee Shops

Today, coffee shops and roasters have many tools and tech options they can choose from to run their businesses. Almost too many. From point-of-sale providers, loyalty systems, and task trackers to inventory managers, roasting…
by Garrett Oden | December 5, 2025

The Fresh Cup 2025 Coffee Gift Guide

Fresh Cup’s joyful 2025 coffee gift guide is full of standout brewers, sleek gear, and other team-approved picks for professionals and at-home baristas alike.
by Ashley Rodriguez | November 26, 2025

Five Innovations From HostMilano That Show Where Coffee Is Heading

The biennial trade show has traditionally showcased new coffee product launches. This year’s event demonstrated how smart design, connectivity, and precision are redefining what it means to serve coffee in 2025.
by Isabelle Mani | November 5, 2025