New Store Opening Traveling Trainer
About the job
- One year of new location opening experience is required.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required.
- Must be available to work holidays, nights, weekends, and 40 or more hours per week.
- Willingness to travel 100% is required.
- Lead and support new team members through shoulder-to-shoulder training.
- Educate and train new hires and team members through hands-on work.
- Improve training processes to ensure effective and thorough education.
- Ensure efficient and effective store operations within established guidelines.
- Analyze training needs to improve performance.
- Coach the team on quality, safety, and guest experience.
- Develop and mentor others.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
- One year of hospitality management experience is preferred.
- One year of kitchen experience is preferred.
- Experience in a high-growth, multi-location food service or hospitality business is preferred.
- Mastery of the training function is preferred.
About the company
Better Buzz Coffee runs a chain of coffee shops in Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona. They roast coffee in San Diego and offer Organic, Fair Trade, Dark Roasts, and unique blends, plus crafted drinks like Best Drink Ever. In stores, trained baristas brew and serve drinks with attentive, friendly guest service, aiming to recreate a fresh, inviting coffee experience. The company differentiates itself through its focus on fresh, in‑house roasting, a clear commitment to quality and consistency, and a distinctive customer experience branded as BUZZLIFE. Its goal is to provide a reliable, satisfying coffee experience for customers while expanding its footprint to more locations.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Mississippi
Founded
2002
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What believers are saying
- Better Buzz opened Apple Valley, Hesperia, and Victorville in July-August 2026.
- Florida entry advanced in New Port Richey, with Davenport planning reported September 2026.
- Seasonal launches and new-location exclusives keep traffic high and strengthen repeat visits.
What critics are saying
- UFCW organized Better Buzz workers in 2024, and Florida staffing strains openings in 2026.
- Rapid expansion into Florida, Nevada, and the High Desert risks execution failures.
- Chain-wide premium pricing faces tighter competition from Starbucks and local specialty cafes.
What makes Better Buzz Coffee unique
- Better Buzz owns roasting and weekly bean delivery from Vista, tightening quality control.
- Its drive-thru-heavy, design-forward cafés create a distinct fast-casual coffee experience.
- Signature drinks like Best Drink Ever and seasonal PSLs drive brand recognition.
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Better Buzz's new 'Chocolate Boo-Nana' lineup launches for Halloween 2026. Posted 12 October, 2026 Image credit: Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Ahead of Halloween 2026, Better Buzz Coffee Roasters has just launched its new Chocolate Boo-Nana lineup, bringing chocolate, banana and plenty of spooky-season fun to the menu. The limited-time lineup includes: * Chocolate Boo-Nana Cold Brew: Better Buzz Cold Brew with chocolate sauce, topped with Banana Cold Cream, a jumbo marshmallow, chocolate sauce and sweet ground cocoa. * Chocolate Boo-Nana Mocha: A classic chocolate mocha with banana puree, espresso and milk. * Chocolate Boo-Nana Buzz: A blended chocolate-and-banana coffee drink with ice and milk - and it can be made caffeine-free. And because October is about more than just Halloween, Better Buzz is also kicking off its Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser through 31 October, supporting local organisations through several fundraising initiatives. More details can be found here.
Weekly Coffee News: Good Food Awards open + California chain expands. Entries Open for the 2027 Good Food Awards The 2027 Good Food Awards entry period is open through Oct. 31, with submissions accepted in 18 categories, including coffee. Blind tasting and judging are scheduled for January alongside the Specialty Food Association's Winter FancyFaire. Entry fees are $125 per product for members and $150 for nonmembers, although qualifying members receive one complimentary entry. Thirteen coffee roasters won awards in the 2026 competition. Transcend Coffee Celebrates 20 Years With Coffee Documentary Screening Edmonton, Alberta-based Transcend Coffee will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an Oct. 14 screening of "ORIGIN: The Legal Maverick & The Micro-Mill Revolution." Produced by filmmaker Mike Wivell, the documentary follows Transcend founder Poul Mark and Exclusive Coffees' Francisco Mena, exploring their two-decade relationship and Costa Rica's independent micro-mill movement. Tickets are $20, or $45 with a 300-gram bag of Sumava Black Cherry coffee. San Diego's Better Buzz Plans Multiple Florida Locations San Diego-based Better Buzz Coffee is preparing locations in Brandon, New Port Richey and Davenport, Florida, according to Business Debut. The publication reports that the shops are part of a broader plan for 16 locations across the Tampa and Orlando markets by the end of 2027. Fairtrade Raises Banana Minimum Prices Amid Rising Costs Fairtrade International announced higher minimum prices for bananas, citing rising production and logistics costs, climate pressures and geopolitical instability. Average minimums will increase 5.6% at the Ex Works level and 3.9% at the FOB level, with adjustments varying by origin. The announcement follows Fairtrade's increase in coffee minimum prices announced in August. Sancoffee Sets Best SanCup Auction for Nov. 17 Brazilian coffee cooperative Sancoffee will hold its 2026 Best SanCup online auction on Nov. 17, beginning at 8 a.m. Eastern. The auction features coffees selected through blind evaluations by a Brazilian jury followed by an international panel of 18 coffee professionals. Sample sets are available for $200. Buyers can register, review the offerings and order samples through the auction website. Folsom's Kingdom Coffee Becomes Dwell Coffee Kingdom Coffee's shop in Folsom, California, has changed ownership and is operating as Dwell Coffee, according to a Sacramento Business Journal report. Owner Lindsey Stillman told the publication she purchased the business from Ty Manukyan in May, with the Dwell identity being introduced gradually. Manukyan is also a co-founder of Concept Coffee in Sacramento, which opened earlier this year. Icosa Brewhouse Crowdfunds Avensi Wave Porcelain Cups Coffee drinkware maker Icosa Brewhouse is applying its Avensi Wave design to porcelain through a new Kickstarter campaign for Avensi Porcelain. The cups feature internal ridges intended to encourage swirling and aeration, which the company says enhance the drinking experience. The porcelain launch follows Icosa's earlier glass designs, including the Avensi collection that drew crowdfunding support in 2024. Paramount Coffee Introduces Farm-Direct Canned Cold Brew Lansing, Michigan-based Paramount Coffee introduced One Good Can of Coffee, an 11-ounce canned cold brew made with farm-direct arabica coffee and certified by One BIGG Island in Space. The line includes original, mocha and caramel varieties. The launch follows Paramount's introduction of Joe Knows Coffee cold brew earlier this year, expanding the longtime roaster's ready-to-drink offerings. Brim Plans November Launch of Coffee and Matcha Gummies Brim Coffee Holdings plans to launch Brim Coffee & Matcha Gummies Nov. 1 on Amazon and through Brim.com, according to a press release. Led by founder Mark Thomann, the relaunch replaces the brand's familiar "Fill it to the Rim with Brim" slogan with "Coffee Without the Cup." Originally introduced by General Foods in 1961, the former decaf coffee brand also underwent a revival as a coffee equipment line in 2018. Rarebird Rebrands as Neucaff Performance Coffee Paraxanthine coffee company Rarebird has announced its rebrand as Neucaff Performance Coffee. The company combines decaffeinated coffee with paraxanthine, a metabolite of caffeine, positioning the product in the functional beverage category. Welcome to DCN's Weekly Coffee News! Subscribe here for all the latest coffee industry news. Also, check out the latest career opportunities at CoffeeIndustryJobs.com. Icymi. Here are some of DCN's top stories from the past week...
Celebrate US National Coffee Day with a free coffee. Posted 29 September, 2026 Credit: Better Buzz Coffee Roasters In celebration of US National Coffee Day on 29 September, several brands are launching exclusive limited time offers across the country and online. TOUS les JOURS is offering a free 12oz hot brewed coffee through the TLJ App or by ordering in-store to redeem an app coupon. Better Buzz Coffee Roasters is launching the Aerocano today at all 40+ café locations, putting a fresh spin on the classic Americano. The launch combines a double shot of espresso with ice aerated for a smooth, coffee-forward sip, finished with a splash of cream. Klatch Coffee is celebrating National Coffee Day this year by giving away a completely free Comp Capp (Competition Cappuccino) to every guest on Tuesday September 29, 2026. The Comp Capp is a classic espresso-based drink that helped define Klatch Coffee's reputation on the global stage. It remains the personal favorite of CEO Heather Perry, a two-time U.S. Barista Champion, and her sister Holly Perry, Klatch's Director of Retail. "In many ways, the Comp Capp is our heritage in a cup," Heather shares. "It represents where we started as competitors, and how we still continue to pursue excellence in cof ee every day." Pinkbox Doughnuts will celebrate the date by offering a free premium drop coffee to new and existing members of the Pinkbox Perks loyalty program as well as 50 percent off its specialty coffee drinks including lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, nitro cold brew, and more. Polar Joe's is giving away seven days of coffee for 50% off starting today. Joining the list, Peet's Coffee, for one day only, is bringing medium-size coffees back to their original 1966 price of just $0.25. Fresh Roasted Coffee is using National Coffee Day to offer 25% off each day with code COFFEEDAY - starting National Coffee Day and ending on International Coffee Day. In celebration of US National Coffee Day and International Coffee Day, illycaffè is bringing "A Cup of Love" to Hudson Yards, reimagining the traditional Italian cortile as a contemporary piazza designed to encourage New Yorkers to slow down, put their phones aside and reconnect over a shared cup of coffee.
Express Asphalt Solutions selected as preferred paving partner for Better Buzz Coffee's Florida expansion. August 21, 2026, 22:26 GMT Express Asphalt Solutions will support Better Buzz Coffee's Florida growth with commercial paving and parking-lot services across Tampa Florida We're proud to support Better Buzz Coffee's Florida expansion with dependable paving, clear communication, and professional parking-lot solutions." - Phil Bocook TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Express Asphalt Solutions, a Florida-based asphalt paving and parking-lot services company, announced today that it has been selected as a preferred paving partner for the upcoming Better Buzz Coffee expansion into Florida. The partnership positions Express Asphalt Solutions to support paving and site-surface needs associated with Better Buzz Coffee's planned locations throughout the state, with service coverage centered in the Tampa and Orlando markets. The company will provide professional asphalt paving, repairs, sealcoating, parking-lot striping, and related exterior-surface services as needed for the growing coffee brand's Florida footprint. "Being selected as a preferred paving partner for Better Buzz Coffee's expansion into Florida is an exciting milestone for Express Asphalt Solutions," said Phil Bocook, owner of Express Asphalt Solutions. "Our team is proud to support a fast-growing brand with dependable workmanship, clear communication, and the responsiveness needed to keep new locations moving forward. We look forward to helping create safe, clean, and professional parking areas for Better Buzz Coffee customers throughout Tampa, Orlando, and beyond." Express Asphalt Solutions has served Florida property owners, businesses, contractors, and commercial facilities for three years. The company specializes in asphalt paving and repair, sealcoating, parking-lot striping, and maintenance services designed to improve curb appeal, safety, traffic flow, and long-term pavement performance. As Better Buzz Coffee expands into Florida, Express Asphalt Solutions will bring local market knowledge and commercial paving expertise to help support site readiness and maintain high-quality customer-facing exterior spaces. About Express Asphalt Solutions Express Asphalt Solutions is a Florida asphalt paving and maintenance company serving Tampa, Orlando, and surrounding communities. For three years, the company has provided asphalt paving, asphalt repair, sealcoating, parking-lot striping, and related pavement-maintenance services for commercial and residential customers across Florida. Learn more at useasphalt.com or call (727) 293-4431. Media Contact Express Asphalt Solutions Phone: (727) 293-4431 Website: useasphalt.com PML Media Outlet Express Asphalt Solutions +1 727-293-4431 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. You just read: August 21, 2026, 22:26 GMT EIN Presswire's priority is author transparency. We do our best to weed out false and misleading content. The content above is the sole responsibility of the author who makes it available. If you have any complaints, kindly contact the author above. PML Media Outlet Express Asphalt Solutions +1 727-293-4431
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters debuts new PSL lineup. Posted 13 August, 2026 Credit: Better Buzz Coffee Roaster US coffee brand Better Buzz Coffee Roasters is getting a jump on fall with a new pumpkin packed lineup spanning iced espresso, cold brew, matcha, chai, and the classic pumpkin spice latte. The seasonal lineup includes: * Pumpkin Dream Puff Iced Espresso - marshmallow cream, iced espresso, pumpkin cold cream, a cream puff, cookie butter crumbs and cinnamon sugar. * Pumpkin Pie Best Drink Ever - pumpkin cold cream, cookie butter crumbs and cinnamon sugar. * Pumpkin Spice Latte - Espresso, milk and pumpkin pie sauce topped with cinnamon sugar. * Pumpkin Chai - Vanilla chai, milk and pumpkin pie sauce finished with cinnamon and nutmeg. * Pumpkin Matcha - Classic matcha topped with pumpkin cold cream and cinnamon sugar. * Pumpkin Cold Brew - Signature Better Buzz Cold Brew topped with pumpkin cold cream and cinnamon sugar. The range is available from today, 13 August at all Better Buzz Coffee Roasters locations.