The Space Crunch of Small-Batch Coffee Roasting
Pour yourself a cup for this one: If you’re scaling a coffee business in Buffalo, NY, the battle for space isn’t just about square footage—it’s about survival. You’re juggling a 12oz bag quota that demands 20+ hours of roasting weekly, all while trying to keep your cart and trailer running. The Aillio Bullet R1 V2 gets the job done, but it’s clearly a stopgap. Now you’re staring down the need for a commercial roaster—only to hit a wall: where do you put it? Transporting it isn’t feasible, and finding a 200-300 sq ft space that’s both legal and affordable feels…