From Horsebox to Hotspot: The Crush Coffee Story

In this episode of Beyond Money, Clíona sits down with Max Kahn and Robbie O’Flynn, co-founders of Crush Coffee, to explore how they built one of Cork’s most recognisable coffee brands.What started as a simple idea during lockdown, serving coffee from a converted horsebox, quickly evolved into a thriving business, with locations including the ever-popular Marina Market. Max and Robbie share the journey behind scaling Crush Coffee, the realities of starting a business in uncertain times, and how community, consistency and quality helped them grow a loyal customer base. They also discuss the challenges of expansion, building a brand in a competitive market, and what’s next for the business.A conversation full of honest insights on entrepreneurship, resilience and turning a small idea into a standout success story.