The Future of Independent Cafes

Owning a small business is hard. Like, really, really hard. The last two years have made it almost impossible.

Even before COVID upended the independent cafe model and turned all our coffee shops into sidewalk cafes and mini bodegas, coffee businesses have had to get creative to continue thriving in a crowded field, and survive in a world of high costs and low margins.

We speak to three companies who each found unique ways to future-proof their businesses from the risks posed to today’s cafes, and come out better, healthier and more resilient than before.

Learn how nurturing diverse revenue streams can lead to financial freedom, how leaning into your core mission can strengthen customer loyalty, and how to effectively pivot without losing your identity (or your business).

Featuring:

• Steve Holt, Founder and Owner at Unravel Coffee
• Doug Hewitt - Co-Founder and CEO at 1951 Coffee Company
• Matthew Fuller, Owner, Mudpenny
• Sean Hamilton, Director of Coffee Sales, Mudpenny