Caribou Coffee is introducing a new store concept called Caribou Cabins that will only accept drive-thru and walk-up orders from windows. The small-format coffee shop has no interior seating and the design of these "little blue cabin" stores will capture the essence of the brand's Northwoods feel.
Despite their small size, the Caribou Cabins will offer coffee lovers plenty of beverage choices, breakfast sandwiches and items from the bakery. These concept stores will also be the first places that Caribou Coffee fans will be able to find the brand's new Caribou Bou-sted beverages in Minnesota. The Caribou Cabin concept is also set to be introduced to Jordan, Burnsville, St. Peter, Big Lake, and Willmar, Minnesota.
Cabin-Style Coffee Shops
Caribou Coffee's Caribou Cabins Only Take Walk-Up & Drive-Thru Orders
Trend Themes
1. Small-format Coffee Shops - The introduction of drive-thru and walk-up only coffee shops without interior seating creates opportunities for increased convenience and streamlined operations.
2. Cabin-inspired Store Designs - Capturing the essence of a certain theme or brand identity in store design, such as Caribou Coffee's Northwoods feel, can create a unique and memorable customer experience.
3. Limited Store Offerings - Offering a curated menu and limited selection of products, like Caribou Coffee's focus on beverages, breakfast sandwiches, and bakery items, can help streamline operations and create a specialized brand image.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Shop Industry - The coffee shop industry, especially those that focus on grab-and-go services and unique store designs, can leverage the trend of small-format cabin-style coffee shops.
2. Fast Food Industry - The fast food industry can adopt the drive-thru and walk-up only model of cabin-style coffee shops to enhance customer convenience and reduce operational costs.
3. Restaurant Design and Branding Industry - The industry that focuses on store design and branding can explore opportunities to create unique and immersive themes, like Caribou Coffee's Northwoods cabin concept, to enhance customer experiences and differentiate their clients' brands.