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Changes are brewing in the coffee business.

As Mainebiz reported, Coffee By Design has suddenly closed a shop in Portland, leaving the company with a single coffeehouse. CBD operated four as recently as April 2023. Meanwhile, its wholesale roasting business is thriving.

Aroma Joe's is building a new coffeehouse in Saco, and recently moved headquarters.

Starbucks is adding new shops in Maine, but has also closed several as the company increasingly focuses on drive-thru service.

And the java giant will switch CEOs, it announced last week, after revenue shrank during the second quarter. Prior to the announcement, the price of Starbucks shares had fallen 25% in nine months.

Some experts say consumer tastes for coffee are changing, that coffee convenience has become king, or that a cuppa joe is just too expensive. Other people say the ups and downs are the norm for a fast-moving industry where a new pot is always percolating.

Have your coffee-drinking habits — outside your home or office — changed in the past year?
Yes, I'm spending less time and money at coffee shops. (42%, 112 VOTES)
Yes, I'm spending more time and money at coffee shops. (5%, 14 VOTES)
No, I'm visiting coffee shops about as much as I always have. (34%, 91 VOTES)
Not applicable, I'm not a coffee drinker or don't frequent coffee shops. (19%, 52 VOTES)
Poll Description

Changes are brewing in the coffee business.

As Mainebiz reported, Coffee By Design has suddenly closed a shop in Portland, leaving the company with a single coffeehouse. CBD operated four as recently as April 2023. Meanwhile, its wholesale roasting business is thriving.

Aroma Joe's is building a new coffeehouse in Saco, and recently moved headquarters.

Starbucks is adding new shops in Maine, but has also closed several as the company increasingly focuses on drive-thru service.

And the java giant will switch CEOs, it announced last week, after revenue shrank during the second quarter. Prior to the announcement, the price of Starbucks shares had fallen 25% in nine months.

Some experts say consumer tastes for coffee are changing, that coffee convenience has become king, or that a cuppa joe is just too expensive. Other people say the ups and downs are the norm for a fast-moving industry where a new pot is always percolating.

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