Partnership Opportunities Brainstorm
Ideas for exploration - Q1 2026

Local Business Partnerships:

Bookstore (2 blocks away):
- Cross-promotion: their bookmark with our discount
- Joint "Coffee & Books" evening events
- Author reading hosting partnership
- Potential: HIGH, low cost, aligned audience

Gym/Fitness studio (0.5 miles):
- Post-workout smoothie promotion
- Healthy menu collaboration
- Member discount program
- Potential: MEDIUM, different primary audience

Office building (adjacent):
- Corporate accounts for meetings
- Catering for office events
- Bulk discount for tenant employees
- Potential: HIGH, significant revenue opportunity

Local bakery (current supplier):
- Co-branded products
- Joint farmers market booth
- Recipe collaboration
- Potential: MEDIUM, existing relationship to build on

Art gallery (3 blocks):
- Rotating art displays in shop
- Opening reception hosting
- Artist-inspired drinks
- Potential: MEDIUM, brand alignment strong

Supplier Partnerships:

Roaster collaboration:
- Exclusive blend development
- Co-marketing on sourcing stories
- Joint educational events
- Status: Already discussing

Equipment vendor:
- Training in exchange for referrals
- Showroom partnership
- Status: To explore

Community Partnerships:

Local schools: Fundraiser programs
Nonprofit: Cause marketing campaigns
Chamber of Commerce: Event hosting

Evaluation criteria:
- Brand alignment
- Customer overlap
- Resource requirements
- Revenue potential
