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Rebecca Connors • July 19, 2026

The Lesson Many Food & Beverage Businesses Learn Too Late

Food and beverage businesses are usually managed through things that can be measured: costs, staffing, inventory, speed of service, menu performance, waste, reviews, and repeat visits. All of that matters. A business cannot survive without strong operations. But customers do not experience a business through its spreadsheet. They remember how the place made them feel.

Rebecca Connors • July 19, 2026

How Cafés Can Attract More Tourists This Summer

Summer brings an influx of visitors looking for places to relax, recharge, and experience a destination like a local. For many tourists, a café visit becomes one of the small moments that shape how they remember an entire trip. That’s not just a marketing claim. It’s the conclusion of a peer-reviewed study out of Modul

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Rebecca Connors • July 2, 2026

These Bars and Cafes are Turning Soccer Goals Into Orders

Ripple’s customers around the world are already using the Live Scores feature to make match days more profitable. At The Raven in the UK, football fans can order a Guinness printed with the live score during the match. The venue promoted the experience on social media, inviting guests to “get the score printed on your

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Rebecca Connors • June 21, 2026

Your social media isn’t helping you grow your business: now what?

According to Sprout Social, 68% of consumers say they follow brands on social media to stay informed about new products and services, but what actually drives engagement is content that feels authentic and relatable, not purely promotional. Most coffee shops don’t struggle with social media because they’re not posting enough.They struggle because they’re posting the

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Rebecca Connors • June 21, 2026

One Simple Strategy to Turn Your Café Into a Local Obsession

Most cafés compete on the same things: better coffee, lower prices, faster service, nicer interiors. But customers rarely become loyal because of the product alone. They return because of how a place makes them feel. A café in Barcelona proved this in a surprisingly simple way. Instead of focusing entirely on drinks or promotions, the

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Stephanie Morrison • June 8, 2026

Do Coffee Shops Still Need Instagram in 2026?

Wondering how much time your coffee shop needs to spend on social media in 2026? Here's how independent café owners are using customers’ latte art print photos to stay visible on Instagram

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Rebecca Connors • June 7, 2026

How to Turn Major Sports Events Into Real Revenue for Your Venue

Major sports events aren’t just entertainment; they’re one of the most reliable ways for venues to increase foot traffic, average spend, and create repeat customers. In just a month, one of the world’s biggest four-year international sports tournaments will capture global attention on a massive scale – bringing together passionate fans, packed match schedules, and

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Stephanie Morrison • June 4, 2026

“We’re Always Relevant”: How Carrera Cafe Made Printed Latte Art Their Most Powerful Marketing Tool

Carrera Cafe has used the Ripple Maker coffee printer since 2016 to create personalized latte art, viral social media moments, and profitable brand activations. In this customer story, owner Kia Illulian explains how custom drink printing became one of his most effective marketing tools.

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Rebecca Connors • June 1, 2026

Ripples in Barista Magazine

Discover how the Ripple Maker enhances the traditional barista craft without compromising quality, as featured in the June/July 2026 issue of Barista Magazine.

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Rebecca Connors • May 26, 2026

Win Every Season: A Café Playbook for Year-Round Success

Every café owner knows the feeling: a sudden drop in foot traffic, slower mornings, empty seats during hours that used to be busy. The smarter ones plan for it. Seasonality in cafés isn’t random. It’s predictable. Weather changes behavior, routines shift, and customer needs evolve throughout the year. According to Freshcup, over 60% of coffee

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Stephanie Morrison • May 25, 2026

How 5 Real Cafés Use a Coffee Printer to Drive Revenue, Shares, and Repeat Visits

Five real cafés share how they use the Ripple Maker coffee printer to charge premium pricing, create viral social content, and give customers a reason to come back. From seasonal menus to brand takeovers, here's how operators are turning latte art into a repeatable revenue strategy.

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Stephanie Morrison • May 20, 2026

The Summer 2026 Coffee Trends Every Shop Owner Needs to Know

Discover the biggest summer coffee trends shaping cafés in 2026, from cold brew growth and functional beverages to the rise of the "brewtique" experience. Backed by expert insights from former La Colombe partner Nicolas O'Connell, this guide explores the menu, design, and technology shifts helping operators increase margins, drive repeat visits, and stand out with tools like a coffee printer.

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