Description: I sat down with Mark Janasik, the founder of Southern Grounds, a chef-driven coffee house in Florida. Mark ...

Before you sign a lease, pressure-test the idea. Get barista experience, take classes, frequent local coffee events, and run a pop-up to validate demand. Build a mission-driven plan with experienced ...

A local church has a mission that's shared by few, if any, other Wilmington churches: starting a nonprofit coffee shop to support the LGBTQ community.