Coffee Amici in Findlay, Ohio, Celebrates Two Decades of Growth with Support from Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea
Coffee Amici, an independent coffee shop in Findlay, Ohio, recently celebrated 20 years of continuous growth. Owners Lynne and John Calvelage attribute part of their success to support from Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea, an award-winning coffee roaster and business consultant.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Coffee entrepreneurs Lynne and John Calvelage recently marked 20 years of success as the owners of Coffee Amici, an independent coffee shop in downtown Findlay, Ohio.
Since opening in December 2002, their coffeehouse has become a cornerstone of the community, offering top-notch espresso-based drinks, sweet treats and entertainment in an atmosphere that encourages connection and collaboration.
A fine arts coffeehouse, Coffee Amici is Findlay's number one destination for live music. Every Friday, an open mic night attracts artists and musicians from the surrounding community.
"One thing that sets us apart is that we embrace the diversity of tastes, personalities and talents in our community," said John Calvelage. "We provide a setting where everyone is welcome, businesses can meet, and fine arts and music can thrive."
The coffee, roasted by Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea, has made Coffee Amici a favorite local gathering place.
"Our customers say it's the best coffee they ever had and love our broad selection of flavors," said Lynne Calvelage.
The shop serves a full menu of hot, iced and frozen espresso drinks, including mochas, lattes and cappuccinos. Customers can also choose hot and iced tea, cold-brewed coffee, hot chocolate, fruit smoothies and other custom drinks.
The espresso bar also offers Crimson Cup Nitro, a frothy cold-brewed coffee infused with nitrogen bubbles. The menu includes bagels, scones, muffins, cookies, and gluten-free cookies.
Among hundreds of positive online reviews, one Google local guide wrote, "We love going here not just for the drinks but for the comfortable, easy atmosphere. It's a great place to meet up with a friend to chat or hang out on open mic night."
Besides providing terrific coffee and entertainment, Coffee Amici also gives back to the local community. They donate gift cards to charities, donate coffee to charity events, and provide a safe gathering place for all.
The couple learned how to open a coffee shop in 2002 from coffee shop startup experts at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea. The award-winning coffee roaster has helped over 300 entrepreneurs in 30 states start and run their independent coffee shops.
"We've been thrilled to help John and Lynne build Coffee Amici for over two decades," said Crimson Cup Founder and President Greg Ubert. "A big part of our mission is to help coffeehouse owners thrive at every step – from opening their shops to becoming a fixture in their communities."
Ubert wrote the book 7 Steps to Success: A Commonsense Guide to Succeed in Specialty Coffee to help aspiring coffee shop owners master all aspects of operations.
The book became the foundation of the company's 7 Steps to Coffee Shop Success program.
7 Steps coffee shop startup consultants assist entrepreneurs in everything from writing a coffee shop business plan to training employees and marketing to attract new customers.
Customer growth representatives remain on hand to help customers like the Calvelages grow their businesses.
Lynne offered this advice for those thinking about opening your coffee shop: "First, you must love people. Second, expect to work hard and enjoy it!"
For those looking for a coffee partner, John suggested looking at Crimson Cup.
"Crimson Cup offers some of the best coffee, training, and equipment in the world," he said. "They are completely reliable for products, training, and advice in all circumstances. And they have consistently updated their product selections and training."
The Calvelages invite everyone living in or visiting the Findlay area to check out Coffee Amici. To learn more about the shop's hours, menu and events, visit the Coffee Amici Facebook page.
About Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea
Founded in 1991, Crimson Cup is at the forefront of the coffee industry. Its attentive roasting, startup support and global partnerships are consciously designed for the greater good of communities around the world. Among other national recognitions, the company has earned 2020 and 2017 Good Food Awards, the 2019 Golden Bean Champion for Small Franchise/Chain Roaster and Roast magazine's 2016 Macro Roaster of the Year.
Crimson Cup travels the world searching for the perfect cup – driven by meaningful relationships, honesty and a shared vision for the future. Its Friend2Farmer initiatives foster respect and decency through mutually beneficial collaboration across local and global communities.
Through its 7 Steps to Success coffee shop startup program, the company teaches entrepreneurs how to open and run independent coffee houses in their local communities. By developing a coffee shop business plan, entrepreneurs gain insight into coffee shop startup costs.
Crimson Cup coffee is available through over 350 independent coffee houses, grocers, college and universities, restaurants and food service operations across 30 states, Guam and Bangladesh. The company also owns several Crimson Cup Coffee Shops and a new CRIMSON retail flagship store. To learn more, visit crimsoncup.com, or follow the company on Facebook and Instagram.
Media Contact
Cheryl Claypoole, Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea, 614-361-5023, [email protected]
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