Our Blog
Thoughts, news, and musings about beverages, technology, and our company.
Gregorys Coffee Served 4,000+ Drinks in Record Time on Black Friday
Black Friday is the ultimate stress test for coffee shops. Our customer Gregorys Coffee proved that with the right technology, even Black Friday chaos can feel like a calm, smooth pour.
Launch Event @ Gregorys Coffee in NYC
Last month, we invited our partners, the press, and some friends to celebrate the launch of our national rollout with Gregorys Coffee.
Solving Complex Drinks at Gregorys Coffee
The demand for complex drinks is skyrocketing, and it’s difficult for beverage venues to meet that demand without overwhelming staff. New York-based Gregorys Coffee felt that tension, and that’s exactly why they decided to partner with us for their recent nationwide expansion.
“We Just Need A Bowl”
Here’s the story of our first full-time coffee machine in NYC. We had some challenges.
Dry January: Embracing Mindful Consumption in the Hospitality Industry
The rising popularity of Dry January points to a larger consumer shift towards mindful consumption.
Startups and Community
Startup folks have a unique ability to optimistically identify faults, because we’re always just “one iteration away” from getting it right.
We’re Here, San Diego!
The startup community has always been important to us. Our CEO and Co-Founder shares his thoughts on last week’s article in the San Diego Business Journal.
Backbar rebrands to Sidework as it raises new capital, bringing total raised over $10 million
Backbar raises new capital, bringing total raised over $10 million, and rebrands as Sidework as they expand how they help hospitality raise their bottom line through beverages.
Embracing Technology: How Restaurants Can Enhance Jobs Instead of Taking Them Away
The restaurant industry has long been a bastion of human interaction and culinary expertise. However, with the rapid advancements in technology, there have been concerns about its potential to replace human jobs.
AI Takes Center Stage as the Biggest Tech Trend in the Quick-Service Restaurant Industry
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) as the biggest tech trend.
Chipotle Founder Steve Ells Reshapes Hospitality Industry with New Automated Restaurant Concept
In a bold move that promises to reshape the restaurant industry, Chipotle founder and former CEO, Steve Ells, is spearheading the development of a new automated restaurant concept.