March 25, 2025 (Published: March 1, 2025)

March isn’t just about the promise of spring — it’s a popular month for launching new coffee shops.
Across the country, ten independent coffee shops are marking significant anniversaries, serving their communities from one to 25 years.
Fueled by passion, perseverance and a little help from our 7 Steps to Success program, these local favorites are raising their mugs to years of great coffee and even greater community connections.
These anniversaries aren’t just numbers. They represent years of hard work, heart and hometown love poured into every cup:
-
Beans & Cream – 25 years in Cedarville, Ohio
-
Moka’s Coffee – 20 years in Saraland, Alabama
-
June’s Place – 7 years in Rexburg, Idaho
-
Southern Grounds Coffee Bar – 2 years in McComb, Mississippi
-
King’s Street Cafe, Inc – 2 years in Wadsworth, Ohio
-
kat’s Coffeehouse – 2 years in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania
-
Grindstone Coffee @ Forshag’s – 2 years in Franklinton, Louisiana
-
Virgil’s Coffeehouse & Creamery – 1 year in Louisville, Ohio
-
Lock No. 4 Coffee – 1 year in McConnelsville, Ohio
-
Cuppa Sunshine Coffee and Tea 2 – 1 year in White Bluff, Tennessee
kat’s Coffehouse Marks Two Years of Growth
“With no prior experience in the industry, we knew we needed a partner that truly understood coffee. Crimson Cup gave us the tools, training and confidence to bring our vision to life.”
Now, kat’s is a neighborhood gem, serving up warm espresso and good vibes daily.
Since 1991, Crimson Cup has helped over 300 entrepreneurs in 37 states bring their coffee dreams to life.
Want to be next? Scott Fullerton from the 7 Steps team says, “If you’ve been dreaming of opening your own coffee shop, let’s make it happen in 2025.”
To learn more or get started, call 888-800-9224 or email Scott at sfullerton@crimsoncup.com.
Source link