The award-winning coffee roaster’s 7-step consulting team was there from the start, helping the 11 business owners grow their ventures.
Since its founding in 1991, Crimson Cup has taught over 300 entrepreneurs across the country how to open their own independent coffee shops.
“The 11 small businesses below have established themselves as important pillars of their local communities,” said Ubert. “They offer their customers exceptional specialty coffee and a space to connect, share ideas and foster a sense of community. Each business reflects the owners’ unique tastes and the needs of their communities.”
Two coffee shops celebrate an impressive 20 years in business. Coffee Expressions in Springfield, Ohioopen 9 August 2004and Edelweiss Coffee in Iron Mountain, Michiganwas opened the following day.
Ryders Cup Coffee in Lakewood, New Yorkcelebrates his 17th birthday on 7 August.
22.August marks the 16th anniversary of Metropolitan Coffee in Hutchinson, KansasIt’s been six years since the owners opened Metro To Go, a drive-through only location. 13.August 2018.
Cup of tea Sunshine Coffee & Tea in Dixon, Tennesseecelebrates his 11th birthday on 5 August.
Love A Latte celebrated its 10th birthday and opened on 15.08.2014In Eldora, Iowa.
Two Crimson Cup customers celebrate their happy seven-year anniversary! Buckin Brew opened on 4 August 2017In Casper, Wyomingand the Green Bean Coffee House opened on 11 AugustIn Altoona, Pennsylvania.
The Well Café was opened in the Community Church Harrison City in Irwin, Pennsylvania To 5 August 2019which is celebrating its fifth birthday.
Winston’s Coffee & Waffles celebrates its fourth anniversary and has been serving Columbus, Ohio Community since 21 August 2020.
Beansweet coffee in Goldsboro, North Carolinacelebrates its second anniversary since its founding on 25 August 2022.
Edelweiss Coffee is a second generation family business celebrating its 20th anniversary. The original owners Jenni and Tom Wender Crimson Cup is responsible for providing assistance for the first 19 years of business.
In December 2023The Wenders sold Edelweiss Coffee to their daughter-in-law, Christie LofholmShe worked at the cafe for over three years before taking over as manager. January 1, 2024and has remained a Crimson Cup customer.
“Under Crimson Cup’s leadership, we have built our success on doing things right for the right reasons,” Jenni Wender recalled.
“It’s a mix of exceptional customer service and serving a premium beverage. Edelweiss customers may only stop by for a moment, but during that time we strive to give them the best. We’re always busy, always caffeinated and always ready!”
Tom Wender added: “Edelweiss focuses on offering the highest quality products at competitive prices. With us, quality meets fast service.”
“I would recommend Crimson Cup to anyone opening a coffee shop,” said Jenni. “The product and training met or exceeded all of my expectations.”
“The support was unexpected and has helped me tremendously over the past 19 years. Whether I needed help with equipment or making a drink, Crimson Cup had done it before and was able to help me.”
“The coffee is the best,” she added. “Customers always tell us that our coffee is the best they’ve ever had and way better than the chain store coffee! When they visit, they get our coffee when they’re in town. College students can’t wait to come back to Edelweiss. And our repeat customers are the most loyal of all.”
Tom said he trusts Crimson Cup to offer products that will make the best coffee drinks at a reasonable price. “They’ve made a lot of changes over the years, but I just stick with their recommendations and have never been disappointed,” he said.
Ubert recommends that anyone considering opening an independent cafe contact the 7 Steps consulting team.
“We’re happy to explain your vision, make suggestions and find out how we can help you!” he said.
7 steps to becoming a sales manager Scott Fullerton is the first point of contact for all new coffee shop owners. You can reach him by email (email protected) or by phone at 1.888.800.9224.
“If you’ve always dreamed of opening a coffee shop, I’d love to help you,” said Fullerton. “We’ve helped hundreds of entrepreneurs take the step from dreaming of a coffee shop to opening their own and running a profitable business. Chances are, we can help you!”
About Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea
Founded in 1991, Crimson Cup is a pioneer in the coffee industry. Its meticulous roasting, startup support, and global partnerships are intentionally focused on the well-being of communities around the world. Among other major accolades, the company has won double gold at the 2024 Aurora International Taste Challenge, 2020 and 2017 Good Food Awards, the 2019 Natural Bean Champion for small franchise/chain roasters, and Roast magazine’s 2016 Macro Roaster of the Year award.
Crimson Cup travels the world in search of the perfect cup – driven by meaningful relationships, honesty and a shared vision for the future. Its Friend2Farmer initiatives promote respect and decency through mutually beneficial collaboration between local and global communities.
Through its “7 Steps to Success” coffee shop startup program, the company teaches entrepreneurs how to open and operate independent coffee shops in their community, how to write a coffee shop business plan, and how to calculate coffee shop startup costs.
Crimson Cup coffee is available in over 300 independent coffeehouses, grocery stores, colleges and universities, restaurants and foodservice establishments in over 30 states. Guam And Bangladesh. The company also owns several Crimson Cup Coffee shops and the CRIMSON coffeehouse and retail store in Easton Town Center. For more information, visit crimsoncup.com.
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Cheryl ClaypoolCrimson Cup Coffee & Tea, 614-361-5023, (email protected)https://www.crimsoncup.com
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