Surviving Price Hikes: Coffee, Restaurants & Small Biz Solutions

In this week’s Hustle Free Headlines, host Jessie Gary breaks down the headlines every event and service industry business owner should be watching. From the skyrocketing price of coffee caused by climate change and global unrest, to the ripple effects on restaurants, cafes, and catering businesses, we’re talking real-world impacts—and how to adapt. 

Discover how technology and customer loyalty programs are helping restaurants survive, why the end of a USDA grant program is shaking small farms, and what these shifts mean for your supply chain, costs, and customer experience. Plus, Jessie shares actionable strategies you can put into place today to protect your business, maintain client trust, and turn challenges into opportunities. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

• Why coffee prices are climbing and what it means for event and service-based businesses.
• How to review and negotiate supplier contracts to manage rising costs.
• Ways restaurants are using technology to streamline operations and save money.
• How customer loyalty programs can keep clients coming back even during price increases.
• The impact of the USDA ending a key grant program for small farms.
• Why local business networks and collaborations can be a lifeline during industry changes.
• The importance of staying informed about policy changes that affect your bottom line.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:
 

• Follow Hustle Free Headlines for weekly business updates: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449235
• Article #1:  https://www.businessinsider.com/why-coffee-is-more-expensive-roasters-cafe-owners-prices-tariffs-2025-5 
• Article #2:  https://business.yelp.com/resources/articles/3-key-trends-and-strategies-for-building-resilience-in-the-restaurant-industry/?domain=local-business 
• Article #3:  https://www.wcbu.org/harvest-public-media/2025-08-08/usda-canceled-support-program-small-businesses-midwest-growers 
• Connect with Jese Gary: greeneyedambition.com
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