The Financial Reality of Running a Café, with Akshat Khandelwal, Charles Jack, and Ian Williams.

Moderated by Trevor Corlett

Margins are tight, costs are rising, and every financial decision matters. In this candid panel discussion, coffee business leaders Akshat Khandelwal, Charles Jack, Ian Williams, and Todd Stewart will pull back the curtain on the financial realities of operating successful coffee companies. From labor costs, pricing strategies, and profitability targets to growth investments, debt, cash flow management, and navigating economic uncertainty, this session will tackle the numbers that drive business performance. Panelists will share lessons learned, mistakes made, and the financial frameworks they use to make decisions in their own companies. Through an open conversation and audience Q&A, attendees will gain practical insights into what it really takes to build a financially sustainable coffee business in today’s market.

Location: Amphitheater

Panelists:

• Akshat Khandelwal

• Charles Jack

• Ian Williams

• Todd Stewart

Moderator:

• Trevor Corlett