How We're Responding to Tariff Changes—Without Raising Prices
By Damon Porter
April 9, 2025 Lately, there’s been a lot of noise about new tariff regulations and what they could mean for the food and beverage world. At Hot Cup Factory, we...
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How to Succeed As An Independent Coffee Shop Owner
By Corbin Siebers
Have you been working on any business ventures lately? Maybe you are kicking around the idea to start a new blog or create a new Instagram account taking pics of...
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No More Sugar Rush: Unveiling 4 Benefits of Black Coffee
By Corbin Siebers
Americans love coffee for many reasons. Although everyone's first sip of coffee probably wasn't the most delicious beverage they've ever consumed, coffee definitely grows on people. Americans love coffee because...
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7 Unique and Wired Coffee Flavors beyond the Conventional
By Corbin Siebers
Americans love coffee. They always have and they always will. From plain black coffee to the most obscure flavor mix coffees in the world, people, not just Americans, LOVE their...
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A Short Guide to Starting a Successful Coffee Shop
By Corbin Siebers
If you're thinking about starting a new coffee shop, you have to make sure you are doing everything in your power to ensure a successful business. The best way to...
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3 Tips for Opening Your First Coffee Shop
By Corbin Siebers
Opening your first business can simultaneously be an incredibly fun and scary time. You're taking a major risk and you'll certainly have to work for your success. But if you're...
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Historical Journey Of America's Coffee Addiction
By Corbin Siebers
Despite the traditional "American pastimes," not every American eats apple pie, baseball doesn't see the attendance it once did, and Chevrolet is doing just okay.
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How To Choose Paper Cups For Your Business: 3 Basic Factors To Keep In Mind
By Corbin Siebers
Paper cups are a must for all sorts of businesses. Whether you run a quick-service eatery or your employees rely on the company coffee pot to get their day going,...
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Starting a Coffee Shop? 5 FAQs to Keep In Mind
By Corbin Siebers
If you’re thinking about opening a new coffee shop this summer, you should really make sure you’re fully prepared for all the various aspects of the coffee business. You can’t...
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3 Reasons Independent Coffee Shops Are So Successful
By Corbin Siebers
Across the U.S., independent coffee establishments have earned $12 billion in annual sales. The reason the indie coffee industry is so successful, despite the hundreds of other beverage options available...
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3 Reasons Independent Coffee Shops Are So Successful
By Corbin Siebers
Across the U.S., independent coffee establishments have earned $12 billion in annual sales. The reason the indie coffee industry is so successful, despite the hundreds of other beverage options available...
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Opening a Coffee Shop? Don’t Forget These Important Things
By Corbin Siebers
Starting your very own coffee shop is an extremely exciting time. Currently, the retail value of the U.S. coffee market is estimated to be worth approximately $48 billion! And what's...
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Starting a Coffee Shop? Avoid These 3 Serious Mistakes
By Corbin Siebers
If you’re planning on opening up a new coffee shop this summer — congrats! You’re going to love making everyone’s morning when they come in and enjoy a nice, hot...
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Uncover Your Coffee Personality with Our Coffee Quiz!
By Corbin Siebers
Everyone loves coffee. Even the people who don’t drink coffee — they love it — they just don’t know it yet. If you’re one of these individuals who happens to...
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