Exciting New Challenges This Autumn: More Ways to Enjoy Your Favorite Coffee!
New weekly challenges are now live in time for fall!
Welcome to joe!
The Real Cost of a Branded Mobile App vs. Joe: A Comparative Analysis
Usage based pricing is helping coffee shops increase profits, improve customer satisfaction and get the kind of tech and scale benefits usually only...
Podcast Promo
Coffee & Community Interview Series
Explore the inspiring journey of Vanessa Alvarez, owner of Catalina’s Coffee & Cocktails, as she shares insights on building community, balancing...
Loyalty Marketing
Lookout Starbucks, joe's the most rewarding experience in coffee
Independent coffee shops can now compete with corporate giants in terms of rewards and marketing strategies with joe Rewards.
joe Gift Cards Rival Starbucks as the most personal coffee experience
Say goodbye to traditional gift cards and hello to joe's Rewards Cards, the custom branded, personalized and seamless rewards cards for indie coffee.
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joe Partners with Verizon to Offer Exclusive Benefits for Coffee Shops
Independent coffee shops now get exclusive growth benefits and $1,000 worth of free hardware, plus never go offline thanks to our latest partnership...
Coffee Shop Owner
Innovation in Coffee: Why Naomi Joe Chose joe Point of Sale
Why it's important to support local coffee, what is unique about his coffee shop, and why innovation was key to choosing joe has his point of sale.
4 Questions Your Google Business Should Answer to Boost Local SEO
How coffee shops can attract new customers and save money on digital ordering by answering these 4 essential questions in their Google Business...
Industry Trends
Cafe Avole: A Catalyst for Connection, Community, and Discovery
1:1 with Gavin Amos, owner/operator of Cafe Avole about how Ethiopian coffee and the cafe are a place growth and connection for this Seattle...
Loyalty Marketing
Level Up Your Coffee Shop Loyalty: Why joe is the Key to Success
How upgrading to an automated loyalty marketing program can grow your independent coffee shops, using Joe as a prime example.
Loyalty Marketing
Unlocking Loyalty: Learn from Industry Leaders and Driving Growth to Local Coffee
What coffee shop owners can learn from the loyalty and rewards program of the coffee industry leader, without compromising their own unique brand and...
Coffee Shop Owner
4 reasons why your coffee shop needs a kitchen display system (KDS)
Considering adding food to your coffee shop menu? New menu offerings shouldn’t also add stress to your barista’s workflow. joe's barista KDS can help!
joe POS
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Point of Sale for Your Coffee Shop
If you're a new coffee shop owner, or looking to modernize your coffee shop, this guide to choosing an all-in-one point of sale system is for you.
joe POS
Modern Marketing Strategies for Independent Coffee Shops
5 strategies every independent coffee shop owner can use to reach new audiences and grow their loyal customer base
Industry Trends
Coffee Shop Marketing: Why Promo Codes are a Better Option than Gift Cards for User Acquisition
Coffee shops have used gift cards for everything from loyalty to customer acquisition because it's the only tool they had. But now, promo codes have...
Barista
6 Moments During a Shift Every Barista Can Relate To
6 moments during a busy shift at the coffee shop that every barista can relate to
Mobile Ordering
Built-in menu features to boost seasonal sales 🎄
Promote Seasonal Signature drinks with joe's built-in menu features. Your customers will love to try something new and you get a boost to your bottom...
Barista
How choosing the right chai can lead to coffee shop growth
A conversation with Aleczondra Selzer, owner of Mandala Chai, about what coffee shop owners should consider when choosing a chai for their menu.
Industry Trends
3 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Cafe or Coffee Shop
Use these three simple rules to maximize efficiency and reduce costs at your coffee shop or cafe.
joe POS
When coffee shops should promote seasonal drinks based on the data
We analyzed data on when hot and cold drinks switch positions as most popular at local coffee shops. Here's what we learned and when shops should...
Industry Trends
[Infographic] Economic realities of indie coffee shop owners
Here's the results of a survey on coffee shop owner sentiments about rising costs, labor shortages and the prospects of a recession.
Barista
Survey - How Rising Costs Are Impacting Indie Coffee
Are you a coffee shop owner? Answer these 10 questions to help us better serve coffee shop owners battling rising costs.
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A letter from the founders
At joe, we're on a mission to make buying local as convenient as ordering at Starbucks. With a goal to launch 16000 locations on the platform by...
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Coffee shop tools to thrive in the "New Normal"
How joe's coffee-specific technology help owners keep up.
How to utilize QR Codes at your coffee shop
QR Codes emerged during the pandemic, but they are here to stay. Learn how the codes offer more for coffee shops than just a way to view your menu...
joe POS
5 Tips For Upgrading Your Coffee Shop Loyalty Program
A smart loyalty system will do the heavy lifting to reengage customers boost your bottom line. Here are 5 tips for upgrading your current loyalty...
joe POS
4 Ways to Boost Profitability in Lean Times
Increase profitability with these cost saving tools specifically for the independent coffee industry
Culture in Every Cup of San Antonio Coffee
One thing is for sure, in San Antonio, coffee and culture go hand in hand. Meet three more joe partners in the San Antonio coffee scene and see how...
San Antonio Shops Serving Community in Every Cup
Every coffee shop has a story. These are the stories of three San Antonio coffee shops with a passion for serving and a passion for their coffee...
The Coffee Hop: An Event for San Antonio Coffee Lovers
The Coffee Hop is coming to San Antonio! For two weeks, customers get 50% off 3 drinks when they visit 3 different coffee shops on joe.
Veteran-owned shops know the true meaning of service
This Veteran's Day we're honoring service men and women across the shop from Veteran and joe COO Sam Bond
3 Reasons to go mobile now
joe users visit the coffee shops they love MORE often than before they used the app for mobile ordering.
These 11 Seattle Coffee Shops Are Hidden Gems
Coffee lover looking for a new coffee shop in Seattle? These 11 Seattle Coffee shops are hidden gems that could become your new regular.
Torani Sponsoring Seattle Coffee Week
Like-minded companies joe and Torani Syrups are teaming up for a promotional event all about celebrating local Seattle Coffee.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Shops to get you started
September 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. We honor and celebrate these Latinx-owned shops on the network, their contributions, and...
Seattle Coffee Week begins October 1st!
Seattle Coffee Week, Oct 1 - 14, celebrates craft, community, resilience, and delicious Seattle coffee! Plus $1 coffee for new users in the Seattle...
9 Must-Visit Los Angeles Coffee Shops
9 must-visit indie coffee shops in the greater LA area. From eclectic spaces to mission-driven owners, read about these unique shops then visit them...
Mobile Ordering
How to combat the Starbucks structural advantage
Learn about Starbucks' structural advantage in the coffee industry and how to go head-to-head with corporate coffee.
Online ordering is the present and the future
A look at the impact of online ordering behaviors created in the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how online ordering is the solution for indie...
Mobile Ordering
$1 coffee in July for Texas coffee lovers
Dolla Java Days in these two Texas cities July 6 - 31. For the month of July, we are sponsoring $1 coffee and drinks daily for coffee lovers on joe.
June Product Update Release Notes
We've recently launched updated to our joe Mobile Ordering consumer app that make the ordering and pickup experience more intuitive and easier to...
Mobile Ordering
We're offering daily $1 coffee to thousands across our network
Dolla Java Days in these four major cities begins May 24, 2021. For one month, we are sponsoring $1 coffee and drinks daily for coffee lovers on joe.
Mobile Ordering
Why "Card-not-present" fees can kill a coffee shop
Pricing decisions for coffee shops when it comes to mobile and online ordering are crucial coming out of the pandemic. Here are important tips for...
Dolla Java Days Coming to Portland, Oregon
Dolla Java Days in Portland, OR kicks off April 12 through 25, 2021. For two weeks, we're sponsoring $1 coffee and drinks for Portland joe customers!
"Built In Seattle" Invites joe CEO to the Podcast
"Built in Seattle with Adam Schoenfeld" invited joe CEO and Co-founder Nick Martin to the podcast. Listen in to hear his journey to connecting with...
joe Sponsoring International Women's Day Event in Seattle
joe Coffee is thrilled to sponsor a Virtual Coffee Hour for World Affair Council of Seattle's Annual International Women’s Day Speed Mentorship event
Cloud City Coffee and Putting Customers First
How this joe partner is prioritizing customer experience above all, coffee shops as a catalyst, and their decision to switch to joe from a white...
Keep Coffee Local: A Commitment to Community
In this Keep Coffee Local Week 3 recap, we hear about 5 more coffee entrepreneurs and their unwavering commitment to community, and of course great...
10 Tips to Maximize Small Business Saturday
10 easy marketing tips to you can use this Small Business Saturday to maximize revenue and safely strengthen customer relationships.
Keep Coffee Local: Going Above & Beyond
In this Week 2 recap of our Keep Coffee Local campaign we're spotlighting five more business owners behind our customer's favorite local coffee...
Keep Coffee Local: A commitment to help indie coffee THRIVE
In this Week 1 recap of our Keep Coffee Local campaign we're spotlighting five business owners behind our customer's favorite local coffee shops, and...
Industry Trends
Teaming Up with BriteVision
We're teaming up with BriteVision to bring our coffee partners affordable, eco-friendly coffee sleeves. Read on to learn about this partnership and...
Industry Trends
Webinar: Creating an Inclusive Third Place
Watch this webinar for an insightful and actionable conversation on creating a more inclusive workspace to improve the performance of your company...
Industry Trends
Calculate the cost of online ordering for your coffee shop
Specialty coffee shops are looking for a solution to compete against Starbucks on mobile ordering. Branded apps are a tempting option, but with a...
Industry Trends
We’ve raised more funding to build our partnerships
joe has raised a new round of funding as we step up to do more for indie coffee shops everywhere.
Industry Trends
Webinar: What's Next With COVID-19?
A look at the data surrounding COVID-19, how it's changing consumer behavior and what new opportunities are emerging as a result.
How Kean Coffee is adapting to COVID-19
How Kean Coffee is leveraging their deep coffee roots to create new experiences with technology for customers.
Cafe Buunni re-opening during COVID-19
We sit down with co-owner of Buunni Coffee to discuss decisions around reopening their 4 cafes, all located in the city most negatively impacted by...
How Necessary & Sufficient Prepared for COVID-19
Discussion with Necessary & Sufficient Coffee owner Kate on the impacts of the pandemic on operations, plus maintaining trust with staff and...
Industry Trends
Operating during Coronavirus with Long Beach Coffee Club
In this article, Long Beach Coffee Club invited joe for a 1:1 conversation on the impacts of COVID on the coffee industry and how owners are adapting.
Industry Trends
An Open Letter to Indie Coffee Lovers
An open letter to small business enthusiasts and indie coffee lovers everywhere in response to reports of meal delivery services gouging small...
How Blue Star Coffee Moved to 100% Curbside Service
We sat down with mother-daughter duo of Blue Star Coffee Roasters to understand how this rural coffee bar and roaster is adapting to safely serve...
How Coffee Ethic is Adapting to COVID19
We sat down with the owner of Coffee Ethic to understand how they are adapting and evolving to safely serve customers during the COVID19.
The CARE ACT for Coffee Shops
Details on the CARE ACT for Coffee Shops, Cafes, and Coffee Bars.
Industry Trends
How we're supporting shops during COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, we are reducing rates for coffee shops and expanding availability to help in any way we can.
Caffe Paradiso Earns Even More Customer Loyalty with joe
This charming southern cafe earns more customer loyalty by putting the customers wants and needs at the forefront of every decision.
We've Partnered With Gravity Payments To Take On Square
Many coffee shops were burned by Square's latest rate hike. We've partnered with Gravity Payments to stand up for local coffee shops.
Mighty Mugs
Why use joe? Simply it helps your indie coffee shop compete with the big guys.
Gravity Coffee Co.
Even your most loyal customers have busy days, don't miss out on that added revenue and give them the option to order ahead and skip the line.
Q&A with Mita's Coffee House
Get to know Mita's Coffee House owner, April Pomeroy and their success with joe.
Industry Trends
INFOGRAPHIC: The State of Mobile Ordering for Coffee Shops
Mobile ordering at coffee shops has been transformed by Starbucks, but indie coffee has been left out in the cold until now. With joe, local coffee...
Pegasus Coffee
Pegasus Coffee in Seattle, Washington let's their customers mobile order ahead with joe so they never have to settle for coffee they don't love.
Enhancing Relationships
Learn how joe makes life better for baristas, owners, and coffee lovers with mobile ordering built specifically for coffee behavior on both sides of...
Anthem Coffee
We highlight incredible Seattle Area coffee shops and the role joe plays in helping them to better serve customers.
Mobile: Opportunity or Threat for Indie Coffee?
Mobile ordering at coffee shops should be an integrated part of your customer service strategy. The impact is higher average tickets, bigger tips,...
Industry Trends
Why Branded Apps Don't Work
Specialty coffee shops are looking for a solution to compete against Starbucks on mobile ordering. Branded apps are a tempting option, but with a...
Partner Showcase: Diedrich Espresso
Joe is a free service for independent coffee shops that lets them accept mobile orders & payment from customers that want to support small business...
Partner Showcase: Bryan Reynolds of Anthem Coffee & Tea Shares His Formula For Success
Joe is a free service for independent coffee shops that lets them accept mobile orders & payment from customers that want to support small business...
Amore Coffee Grows Revenue 33% With Joe Mobile Ordering
Joe is a free service for independent coffee shops that lets them accept mobile orders & payment from customers that want to support small business...
Empowering Our Partners in Coffee’s New Wave
Covering the crossroads of culture, art, technology and coffee. Joe Coffee is a service for independent coffee shops that allows them to accept...
FAQs From Managers & Baristas About Joe Mobile Ordering
FAQs From Managers & Baristas About Joe Mobile Ordering
3 Ways Coffee Shops Can Upsell Food Using Mobile Ordering
3 Ways Coffee Shops Can Upsell Food Using Mobile Ordering
How Caffe Paradiso Grows It's Business with Joe Mobile Ordering
How Caffe Paradiso Grows It's Business with Joe Mobile Ordering
5 Moments Every Coffee Addict Can Relate To
5 Moments Every Coffee Addict Can Relate To
Learning about Jebena at Cafe Avole
Learning about Jebena at Cafe Avole