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Inventory & Operations
Back-to-school doesn’t necessarily kill coffee demand. It changes the morning. We look at coffee and breakfast trends, school-day routines, convenience, and what shops should actually test when sales suddenly fall.
Barista Forge
Editorial Team
Growing Your Coffee Business
Pumpkin spice season keeps creeping earlier, but should coffee shops follow? We looked at consumer data, regional differences, cold drink trends and the 2026 fall menus to figure out when pumpkin actually belongs on the menu.
Brandon Dunham
Editorial Team
Growing Your Coffee Business
Pumpkin spice doesn't actually need pumpkin. But would adding real pumpkin make a better latte? We dig into the flavor science, industry trends and operational tradeoffs to find out.
Brandon Dunham
Editorial Team
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