EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 8 MIN
How Restaurant Coffee Programs Are Getting Sophisticated
from Restaurant Business with Fexingo: Food Service, Hospitality, and Independent Operators · host Fexingo
In this episode of Restaurant Business with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the rising sophistication of restaurant coffee programs. They spotlight Blue Bottle Coffee's partnership with fine-dining group Major Food, the economics of a $6 pour-over versus a $4 drip coffee, and how independent operators are using specialty coffee to boost margins and build daytime traffic. The hosts break down the numbers behind equipment costs, labor training, and customer willingness to pay. They also touch on chain adoption, including Starbucks' Reserve cafes and Panera's new pour-over trial. A must-listen for restaurateurs weighing whether to upgrade their coffee program. #CoffeePrograms #SpecialtyCoffee #BlueBottle #MajorFoodGroup #StarbucksReserve #PaneraBread #PourOver #CoffeeMargins #RestaurantBusiness #Hospitality #IndependentOperators #FoodService #CoffeeEconomics #DaypartStrategy #LaborTraining #BeverageRevenue #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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