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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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Rebecca Connors • June 9, 2026

Recipe: Purple Sunset – Ube Cold Foam

The ube cold foam latte is a creamy, subtly sweet drink that layers rich espresso and ube-tinted milk beneath a thick cold foam is perfect for summer menus and any guest who eats with their eyes first. Adds a striking visual moment to your menu with minimal effort. Ingredients Iced Latted Base: 2 shots of

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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 • 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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Rebecca Connors • May 10, 2026

‘Live Scores’ Channel: Turn Every Goal Into More Orders for your Venue

The biggest soccer/football season of the year is approaching fast, and venues that prepare now will be the ones that win customer traffic, increase revenue, and build lasting guest loyalty. To help your business capture this opportunity, Ripples introduces the ‘Live Scores’ channel – an automated real-time feature designed to turn live match moments into

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Rebecca Connors • May 10, 2026

Predictions: Turn Pre-Game Traffic Into More Orders & Visits

Huge revenue opportunity of the biggest soccer/football season doesn’t start at kickoff – it starts before the game even begins. That’s why Ripples introduces Predictions – a free pre-game feature that helps venues capture customers earlier by turning score guesses into interactive drink experiences before the match. Predictions allows customers to submit their prediction before

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Rebecca Connors • May 4, 2026

Introducing Ripples New ‘Personalized Greetings’ Channel!

So, we've selected the top 50 most popular male and female names, paired them with friendly greetings, and created the “Personalized Greetings" channel on your Ripple Maker printer. Now, you can easily create more personal connections that drive repeat visits, stronger engagement, and increased social media exposure.

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Rebecca Connors • March 26, 2026

Recipe: Full Bloom Gin Sour – The Perfect Spring Cocktail

Looking to add a unique, spring-inspired cocktail to your menu? The Blossom Sour is a modern gin sour in full bloom – blending bright citrus, delicate cherry notes, and subtle floral complexity with a smooth, creamy foam for a visually stunning, share-worthy serve. How to Make It: Step-by-Step Video Ingredients 1 Oz. Gin (45 ml)

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Rebecca Connors • March 26, 2026

Recipe: Sakura Matcha Cloud – The Perfect Spring Cold Foam

Looking to add a unique, eye-catching spring drink to your menu? This Sakura Matcha creation blends creamy texture with delicate cherry notes for a visually stunning, share-worthy experience. How to Make It: Step-by-Step Video Ingredients 1 tsp Matcha 2 oz. water (60 ml) 1 cup cherries 2 tbsp sugar lemon slice 1 vanilla stick 1

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Rebecca Connors • March 26, 2026

How ‘The Coffee Bar CR’ Turned Event Coffee Into a Branded Experience

At events, coffee is often treated as a simple refreshment. But for The Coffee Bar CR, coffee has become something much bigger - an interactive brand experience.The Costa Rica based event coffee bar was the first in the country to introduce drink printing using the Ripple Maker Drink Printer, and the impact on their business was immediate.

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Rebecca Connors • March 22, 2026

Fashion Pop-Up Event Ideas to Drive Foot Traffic to Your Café

Cafés can attract new customers by hosting fashion and music pop-up events and transforming their space into a temporary gallery for designers, artists, and performers. These events create unique experiences that encourage visitors to stay longer, share their experience online, and return for future events. With the right concept and visual moments, like custom drink designs, cafés can turn fashion pop-ups into powerful drivers of foot traffic and engagement.

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