Abstract:Perkembangan industri coffee shop di Indonesia meningkat pesat dengan konsep yang semakin beragam. Fenomena ini tidak terlepas dari meningkatnya daya beli masyarakat kelas menengah dan ketertarikan generasi muda terhadap…
gaya hidup kekinian, Persaingan yang semakin ketat membuat pelaku usaha coffee shop dituntut untuk memiliki strategi pemasaran yang efektif agar dapat bertahan dan berkemabang. Namun, coffee shop ini masih menghadapi tantangan berupa kurang optimalnya strategi pemasaran sehingga berdampak pada volume penjualan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi pemasaran yang saat ini diterapkan, mengidentifikasi faktor pendukung dan penghambat, serta merumuskan strategi yang tepat untuk meningkatkan volume penjualan guna mendukung kewirausahaan berbasis gender. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi yang melibatkan pemilik, karyawan, pelanggan, dan pemangku kepentingan terkait. Analisis data menggunakan kerangka kerja bauran pemasaran (7P) dan analisis SWOT, sedangkan validitas data diverifikasi melalui triangulasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Halsean Coffee dan Resto telah menerapkan strategi pemasaran berdasarkan elemen 7P: produk, harga, tempat, promosi, orang, proses, dan bukti fisik. Faktor pendukung meliputi kualitas produk, harga yang kompetitif, lokasi strategis, pelayanan yang baik, dan meningkatnya minat masyarakat terhadap coffee shop. Faktor penghambat meliputi promosi digital yang belum optimal, inovasi produk yang terbatas, kendala sumber daya manusia, dan persaingan bisnis yang ketat. Strategi yang direkomendasikan mencakup penguatan promosi digital, peningkatan inovasi produk, pengembangan kualitas sumber daya manusia, serta pemanfaatan temuan analisis SWOT untuk meningkatkan volume penjualan secara berkelanjutan.
Abstract:Perkembangan industri minuman kopi kekinian di Indonesia telah membuka peluang usaha yang semakin luas, khususnya bagi mahasiswa yang ingin mengembangkan jiwa kewirausahaan melalui inovasi produk. Artikel ini bertujuan menganalisis…
enganalisis inovasi produk minuman kekinian COFFEEDAY sebagai peluang usaha kreatif mahasiswa dengan meninjau aspek manajemen produksi. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif melalui observasi langsung terhadap proses produksi, dokumentasi kegiatan, serta analisis biaya produksi dan strategi pemasaran. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa penerapan standarisasi resep, pemilihan bahan baku berkualitas, penggunaan peralatan yang tepat, serta inovasi varian rasa mampu menghasilkan produk yang konsisten dan memiliki nilai jual tinggi. Selain itu, strategi pemasaran digital melalui media social memberikan peluang yang besar dalam meningkatkan jangkauan pasar. Dengan harga pokok produksi yang relatif rendah dibandingkan harga jual, usaha COFFEEDAY memiliki prospek yang baik untuk dikembangkan sebagai unit usaha mahasiswa. Inovasi produk, efisiensi proses produksi, dan pemasaran digital menjadi faktor utama yang mendukung keberhasilan usaha minuman kekinian.
Abstract:Spent coffee grounds are one of the organic wastes that remain underutilized despite their significant potential to be transformed into value-added products. This community service program aimed to enhance the knowledge…
and practical skills of the residents of Jingkang Village in converting spent coffee grounds into aromatherapy candles and air fresheners based on the principles of the circular economy. The program employed a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach consisting of problem identification, program planning, training implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reflection. The activity involved 15 participants, including community members, micro-enterprise actors, and women's community groups. Program effectiveness was evaluated using pre-test and post-test assessments and analysed through a Paired Sample t-test. The results demonstrated that the average participant score increased from 46.70 to 86.00, representing an 84.15% improvement. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores (p < 0.001). Furthermore, all program success indicators were achieved, including a 100% attendance rate, 100% participant competency in producing the products, a participant satisfaction level of 93.30%, and all products meeting usability standards. The novelty of this program lies in integrating the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, circular economy principles, and quantitative statistical evaluation into a community empowerment model utilizing spent coffee grounds as value-added products. This model has strong potential to be replicated in other coffee-producing communities to promote sustainable waste management and local economic development.
Abstract:This study aims to analyze the influence of Instagram Content and Posting Frequency on Purchase Intention at Coffee Shop Elsana Pontianak. This research uses an associative quantitative approach. The research sample amounted…
nted to 150 respondents who were consumers of Coffee Shop Elsana Pontianak and followed the related Instagram account. Data collection was carried out through the distribution of questionnaires using a 5-point Likert scale. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS version 26 through validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests, correlation coefficient analysis, coefficient of determination, and hypothesis testing using t-tests and F-tests. The results of the study indicate that all research instruments are valid and reliable. Partially, Instagram Content has a positive and significant effect on Purchase Intention with a t-value of 7.273 and a significance of 0.000. Posting Frequency has a positive and significant effect on Purchase Intention with a t-value of 3.970 and a significance of 0.000. Simultaneously, Instagram Content and Posting Frequency have a significant effect on Purchase Intention with an F-value of 82.834 and a significance of 0.000. The coefficient of determination (R²) value of 0.530 indicates that 53.0% of Purchase Intention can be explained by Instagram Content and Posting Frequency, while the remaining 47.0% is influenced by other factors outside the study.
Abstract:This study examines the rapid expansion of the coffee shop industry in Makassar City as a phenomenon that creates not only economic opportunities but also increasing competitive saturation. As coffee shops in Makassar have…
ve developed beyond places of beverage consumption into urban social spaces linked to lifestyle, sociability, symbolic visibility, and identity formation, competition has become denser and more complex. The study aims to gain an in-depth understanding of how coffee shop owners and managers experience, interpret, and respond to this increasingly crowded market. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research employed in-depth semi-structured interviews with business actors involved in strategic and operational decision-making, supported by contextual observation and business-related documents. The findings reveal five main themes: market growth is experienced as both opportunity and pressure; similarity among coffee shops increases vulnerability and reduces perceived distinctiveness; entrepreneurs rely on continuous adaptation rather than fixed strategies; business sustainability is understood as stability, relevance, and survival rather than expansion alone; and competition is shaped not only by product and price, but also by ambience, visibility, symbolic value, and lifestyle alignment.
Abstract:This research is motivated by the phenomenon of cafe business competition in Gunungsitoli City, which demands effective marketing strategies, particularly in the utilization of promotional mixes and business location selection.…
ection. The purpose of the study is to analyze how promotional mixes and location aspects play a role in increasing sales at Murai Coffee Gunungsitoli. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. The research informants consisted of the owner, employees, and customers of Murai Coffee. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that Murai Coffee has implemented promotional strategies such as simple advertising, sales promotions, personal selling, public relations, and direct marketing that gradually increase customer interest. Meanwhile, the location factor, although not located in the city center, still provides sales opportunities through a comfortable atmosphere and quality service. However, challenges are still found in the comfort aspect, such as noise from outside and hot room temperatures, so that improvements to supporting facilities are needed. This research is useful for Murai Coffee in designing more optimal promotional strategies and location arrangements, for Nias University as a contribution to the development of marketing science, and as a reference for future researchers who want to study marketing strategies in the culinary sector.
Abstract:This research is motivated by the phenomenon of suboptimal digital marketing strategies implemented by Murai Coffee Gunungsitoli, which have resulted in decreased visibility and sales. The research objective is to analyze…
e the implemented strategies, identify challenges, and formulate optimal strategies to increase sales. The approach used is qualitative with interview, observation, and documentation techniques, as well as descriptive data analysis. The results show that previous digital marketing strategies have contributed to increased visibility, but have not been managed consistently and creatively. Challenges faced include limited resources, content planning, and audience interaction. Research recommendations include content consistency and innovation, optimization of social media features, and regular evaluation of digital campaigns to encourage buying interest and sustainable sales
Abstract:Blockchain technology is touted for democratizing supply chains, but 30–40% of smallholder farmers are excluded from fair market participation due to information gaps and power imbalances. The first complete empirical examination…
examination of blockchain's capacity to empower disadvantaged farmers in Global South agri-food systems. The paper examines 15 large-scale implementations, including Kenyan coffee cooperatives and Indian dairy collectives, using a rigorous mixed-methods methodology. Technical scalability in resource-limited situations, governance structures that promote meaningful multi-stakeholder engagement, and quantifiable inclusion results for small-scale farmers are thoroughly examined. Comparative case study, agent-based adoption modeling, and quasi-experimental effect evaluation by Propensity Score matching reveal that blockchain's potential is not automatic nor inherent in eight nations. Techno-institutional synergy, not technological complexity, improves democracy, the research shows. Hybrid governance systems with farmer-controlled validator nodes and tokenized decision-making rights enhanced smallholder involvement by 58% and premium retention by 78% over corporate-controlled systems. However, technologically sophisticated deployments without institutional expertise frequently increase power concentration and exclusion. The blockchain viability index helps identify optimal deployment conditions for different commodities, empirical evidence challenges the idea that decentralization automatically promotes inclusion, and the inclusion-by-design framework helps policymakers embed equitable principles into decentralized agri-tech from the start. This study shows food system digitization practitioners and scholars that genuine democratization occurs when technology drives institutional transformation.
Abstract:This study aims to determine the effect of Word of Mouth (WOM) and promotion on consumer purchasing decisions for Fore Coffee products at the Alauddin Makassar branch. In the current digital era, consumer behavior is heavily…
vily influenced by peer recommendations and digital promotional strategies. Using a quantitative research approach with stratified random sampling, data were collected from 100 respondents through a Likert-scale questionnaire. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to assess the impact of the two independent variables—WOM and promotion—on purchasing decisions. The results showed that WOM has a significant partial influence on purchasing decisions, indicating that peer communication, both traditional and electronic, is a dominant factor in shaping consumer perceptions and preferences. Promotion, on the other hand, did not show a significant partial effect, suggesting that price incentives alone may not be sufficient to influence purchasing behavior unless reinforced by social influence or trust. However, the simultaneous effect of WOM and promotion was statistically significant, emphasizing their combined role in consumer decision-making. The study concludes that WOM is a more dominant and effective marketing tool than standalone promotions and should be central to marketing strategies in the lifestyle-based coffee industry. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of consumer behavior and offer practical implications for enhancing marketing effectiveness through integrated communication approaches.
Abstract:The Indonesian coffee industry continues to grow rapidly, increasing competition among businesses. Bahagia Kopi faces challenges in slowing sales growth and stagnant asset expansion, requiring a strategic approach to sustain…
tain long-term growth. This study evaluates Improvement and Scaling as the most suitable growth strategies, using a mixed-method approach that integrates semi-structured interviews and quantitative analysis through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and financial assessment. In the short term, operational efficiency and service quality improvements are the main priorities, requiring investment in training and performance-based incentives. In the long term, branch expansion in Bandung is identified as the key growth initiative, with funding as the primary challenge since Bahagia Kopi still depends on internal capital. Financial analysis of 2023 reports shows increased profitability, but a 32% funding shortfall remains for expansion. To address this, Mixed Financing is the most balanced approach, maintaining a healthy solvency ratio while minimizing financial risk. With a cautious yet strategic approach, Bahagia Kopi can achieve sustainable expansion without overleveraging debt, ensuring long-term stability and maintaining business growth