Coffee
BY Jason Daley
BikeCaffe, a British franchise concept, brings the coffee house to the customer.
Lessons in Influence from Stumptown Coffee's Duane Sorenson
BY Carol Tice
The founder of Stumptown Coffee Roasters made a list of the 30 most influential people in the beverage industry. Here's why.
Filed Your Taxes? You Deserve a Cup of Coffee
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Most companies link their promotions to days that people love to celebrate. Seattle's Best Coffee, among others, is tying its latest campaign to a day that most dread...Tax Day
Baristas, the Hooters of Coffee, Tries Reality TV
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
The Seattle coffee chain is holdings auditions to cast "hot young girls as servers" for a new reality show. A recent Tampa casting call, however, came up short.
Brewing Up a New Business Idea from a Coffee Castoff
BY Margaret Littman
KonaRed squeezes a smart business out of coffee production leftovers.
Ex-Ballplayers Offer Coffee's Answer to Chew
BY Matt Villano
Two former baseball players throw a curve at the consumer quest for caffeine. From our Business Unusual file.
Play Video The Innovators: Stumptown's Duane Sorenson (Video)
Founder of the counterculture coffee brand talks about how he's managed to innovate within the age-old coffee industry.
Gourmet Coffee Bars: A Caffeine-Fueled Comparison
BY Michelle Juergen
We look at some of the more notable coffee shops around the U.S.
Stumptown's Duane Sorenson, the Coffee Connoisseur
BY Jennifer Wang
This innovator elevated coffee to a level of appreciation on par with gourmet food and fine wine. An inside look at how the company helped launch a culture of coffee aficionados.
How to Open a Coffee Bar
BY Jennifer Wang
Consider these essentials to help make your caffeinated dreams come true. Plus, a list of the leading coffee franchises.



