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Counter Talk, a Dripos publication
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Dripos Guides

Coffee Shop Labor Cost Percentage: What's Healthy

Coffee shop labor cost percentage, explained: the formula, a healthy 25-35% target, and how to schedule by daypart to get there. Worked math included.
6
min read
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October 27, 2026
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Product Updates

From the Founder: Our New Order App and Review Agent

Jack, Dripos founder, on why we rebuilt our coffee shop order app from scratch and built a Review Agent that turns happy guests into Google reviews.
4
min read
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October 23, 2026
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Dripos Guides

Dripos vs Square for Coffee Shops: What You'll Pay

Square vs Dripos for coffee shops: real monthly costs on plans, card rates, and add-ons, with the math for a $30k-a-month shop. Written by a Square rival.
4
min read
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October 1, 2026
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Dripos Guides

How to Price a Latte (With the Math)

How to price a latte: cost the cup, set a target ingredient %, then check labor and rent. Worked math for a $1.20 latte, plus modifier pricing.
5
min read
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September 15, 2026
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Dripos Guides

What Good Coffee Shop Bookkeeping Actually Looks Like

This guide walks through what to track, where owners typically lose the thread, and how to set up a system that actually reflects what’s happening at the counter.
5
min read
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July 24, 2026