Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea is celebrating the July
anniversaries of 21 independent coffee shops in 13 states, marking
milestones from one to 21 years in business. These successful
ventures have opened and continue to receive coffee, coffee shop
supplies, and coaching through the award-winning roaster's 7 Steps
to Success consulting program.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- July is a special
month for 21 independent coffee businesses in 13 states, as they
celebrate anniversaries ranging from one to 21 years in business.
Shop owners credit Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea for helping them
open and run their coffee shops.
"If you're thinking about opening a coffee
shop of your own, please talk to Crimson Cup. Read the 7 Steps book
and take to heart all the tools and resources they give you on the
front end ... They're truly a partner in our growth ..." -
Teresa Maynard, Kora Brew House & Wine Bar
"We are delighted to recognize another year of success for
independent coffee shops that opened and continue to receive
support through our 7 Steps to Success consulting program,"
said Greg Ubert, the founder and
president. "We are proud of our role as their coffee partner and
business consultant."
The award-winning coffee roaster's 7 Steps consulting team has
been there from the start, helping the 21 business owners grow
their ventures.
Since its 1991 founding, Crimson Cup has taught over 300
entrepreneurs across the country how to open their own independent
coffee shops. It supports new owners with writing a strong coffee
shop business plan, calculating coffee shop start-up costs, finding
a likely location, hiring and training staff, and all other aspects
of coffee shop operation.
"The 21 small businesses named below have established themselves
as vital pillars in their local communities," Ubert said. "They
offer customers exceptional specialty coffee beverages and a space
to socialize, share ideas and promote a sense of community. Each
shop reflects the owners' unique tastes and the needs of their
communities."
The Java Joint in Whitehall,
Pennsylvania, has been in business an impressive 21 years
since its opening on July 11,
2003.
The Lyric Coffee House in Clayton, New
York is commemorating its 18-year milestone since opening on
July 18, 2006. The Lyric received the
prestigious 2023 Best Coffee in Clayton,
New York Award from the 1,000 Islands Clayton Chamber of
Commerce.
Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse in Lake
Leelanau, Michigan, is marking its 17th anniversary on
July 17, 2017.
Three Crimson Cup customers are celebrating their 10-year
milestones! Dawdy Haus Coffee in
Springs, Pennsylvania opened on
July 1, 2014. July 7 saw the opening of Kave Coffee Bar in Barberton, Ohio, and Ground Zero in
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Kushala Sip Coffee House in Stoneham,
Massachusetts, will celebrate its ninth anniversary on
July 13, nine years after opening in
2015.
It has been eight years since Fresh Start Café and Bakery in
Delaware, Ohio, opened its doors on July 14, 2016.
Two coffeehouses are celebrating their lucky number seven
anniversaries. Bird and Bean Coffee House in Dothan, Alabama, opened on July 13, 2017. Coshocton Coffee Connection in
Coshocton, Ohio, opened just a
week later on July 21.
Three Crimson Cup customers are commemorating their six-year
milestones after opening in 2018. Kora Brew
House & Wine Bar in Bryan,
Ohio opened on July 13. The
Well Coffee House in Boston,
Massachusetts, opened on July
23, and Royal Moose Coffee Company in Middleburg, Florida, opened on July 27.
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, Bear Track Coffee inside
Troyer's Mountain View Country Market has been serving the
Limestone, Tennessee community
since July 21, 2019.
Three more coffee shops started their journey in 2020, marking
their fourth anniversaries. Cups Of Joy in Wilson, North Carolina, opened on July 3. Higher Groundz Coffee House in
Maryland Heights, Missouri, opened
on July 10. The Orange Couch Coffee
House in Eureka, Missouri, opened
on July 17.
Another two shops are celebrating their third year in business
since opening in 2021. Cold Creek Coffee Company in Castalia, Ohio, opened July 2, and Cornerstone Coffee NC in Norris City, Illinois, opened on July 16.
Smoke-N-Beans Coffee Bar in McArthur,
Ohio, is celebrating its second anniversary since its
founding on July 13, 2022.
Two coffee shops reached their first anniversary in July. Brown
Bear Coffee 7 Café opened July 7,
2023, in Fayetteville,
Ohio. Coffee Hound Junction opened July 14, 2023, in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Kathy Danielson, owner of The
Lyric Coffeehouse, and Teresa and Kevin
Maynard, owners of Kora Brewhouse & Wine Bar, said they
appreciate Crimson Cup's role in their success.
"Crimson Cup provided great training and setup from the start,"
Danielson said. "They provide high-quality products, keep prices
fair and consistent, and offer great customer service. Customer
Growth Rep Heather Syx has been a
wonderful mentor over the last few years."
Maynard said that guidance from Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea
empowered her husband and her to transform their dream into a
successful venture,. "When we decided to open Kora Brew House, we knew it was more than just
serving great coffee. It was about creating an experience, a place
for the community.
"The 7 Steps to Success program offered the guidance we needed,
teaching us how to consistently deliver that experience while
navigating the challenging terrain of the specialty coffee
industry. Not being alone in this is so important!"
"Crimson Cup continues to be a vital support system for us.
They're truly a partner in our growth, which shows their commitment
to fostering success among coffee entrepreneurs."
"If you're thinking about opening a coffee shop of your own,
please talk to Crimson Cup," Maynard concluded. "Read the 7 Steps
book and take to heart all the tools and resources they give you on
the front end. The support is amazing, and you truly feel like you
are a part of their family."
Ubert encouraged anyone considering opening an independent
coffee shop to contact the 7 Steps consulting team.
"We're happy to walk you through your vision, offer suggestions
and explore how we can help you!" he said.
7 Steps Sales Leader Scott
Fullerton is the first contact for all new coffee shop
owners. He can be reached at sfullerton@crimsoncup.com or by
calling 1.888.800.9224.
"If you've ever dreamed about opening a coffee house, I'd love
to help you get started," Fullerton said. "We've helped hundreds of
entrepreneurs take the leap from dreaming about a coffee shop to
opening their doors and running a profitable business. Chances are,
we can help you!"
About Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea
Founded in 1991, Crimson Cup is at the forefront of the coffee
industry. Its attentive roasting, startup support and global
partnerships are consciously designed for the greater good of
communities around the world. Among other significant recognitions,
the company has earned 2024 Double Gold awards at the Aurora
International Taste Challenge, 2020 and 2017 Good Food Awards, the
2019 Natural Bean Champion for Small Franchise/Chain Roaster and
Roast magazine's 2016 Macro Roaster of the Year.
Crimson Cup travels the world searching for the perfect cup –
driven by meaningful relationships, honesty and a shared vision for
the future. Its Friend2Farmer initiatives foster respect and
decency through mutually beneficial collaboration across local and
global communities.
Through its 7 Steps to Success coffee shop startup program, the
company teaches entrepreneurs how to open and run independent
coffee houses in their local communities.
Crimson Cup coffee is available through over 300 independent
coffee houses, grocers, college and universities, restaurants and
food service operations across more than 30 states, Guam and Bangladesh. The company also owns several
Crimson Cup Coffee Shops and CRIMSON coffeehouses. To learn more,
visit crimsoncup.com,.
Media Contact
Cheryl Claypoole, Crimson Cup
Coffee & Tea, 614-361-5023, cheryl@claypoolecc.com,
https://www.crimsoncup.com
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