š„ Your Coffee Shopās Marketing is Leaving Money on the Table (Hereās How to Fix It) // WEEZLE MARKETING
- PineWeezle
- Apr 29
- 3 min read
Updated: 5 days ago

You pour your heart into every cupābut is your marketing brewing the same level of excellence?
Hereās the hard truth: If youāre still relying on just āpost and prayā social media or generic loyalty punch cards, youāre getting drowned out by competitors who understand modern customer journeys.
The good news? Weezleās Coffee Shop Domination Funnel isnāt just theoryāitās a profit-proven system to:
āļø Turn casual sippers into addicted regulars (without discounting yourself into oblivion)
āļø Fill your shop during dead hours with targeted local ads that actually convert
āļø Build a die-hard community that raves about you online (free marketing!)This isnāt about working harderāitās about working smarter.
ā Top of Funnel (TOFU): Awareness & Discovery
Goal:Attract new customers who donāt know your shop exists.
šÆ Strategies:
Instagram & TikTok Local Ads
Content: "Behind the scenes" brewing, latte art time-lapses, "meet the barista" reels.
Targeting: Local users interested in coffee, remote work, breakfast spots (3-5 mile radius).
CTA: "First coffee on us? Claim your free drip coffee [LINK]."
Google Maps & SEO
Optimize GMB listing with keywords: "best coffee in [Missoula]", "organic cold brew near me."
Get reviews (offer 10% off next order for Google reviews).
Local Partnerships
Cross-promote with:
Bookstores ("Free pastry with bookstore receipt")
Coworking spaces ("Members get 15% off")
Street Team Sampling
Hand out mini cold brew samples near offices/colleges with QR code to sign up for SMS club.
š¤ Middle of Funnel (MOFU): Consideration & Engagement
Goal:Turn first-time visitors into repeat buyers.
šÆ Strategies:
Post-Purchase Email/SMS Flow
Email 1 (1 hour after visit):
"How was your latte? Reply with āļø for $1 off next drink."
Email 2 (Day 3):
"Miss you! Hereās a free pastry with your next coffee."
Wi-Fi Capture + Lead Magnet
Landing page for free Wi-Fi: "Sign up & get our Secret Seasonal Menu PDF." ā Collect emails.
Retargeting Ads (FB/IG)
Show ads to website visitors:
"Your usual order is waitingā¦" (Dynamic ads with their last purchase).
"Baristaās pick: Try our new lavender oat latte!"
Loyalty App/SMS Club
"Text JOIN to 55555 for birthday freebies + double loyalty points."
š° Bottom of Funnel (BOFU): Conversion & Loyalty
Goal:Maximize spend and turn customers into advocates.
šÆ Strategies:
Subscription Model
"Bean Club": $30/month = 1 bag of beans + 2 free drinks.
Upsell at Register
Barista script: "Want to add a fresh muffin for $2 today?"
Digital menu boards highlight "Pair your drink withā¦"
VIP "Regulars" Tier
After 10 visits: "Youāre in! Exclusive access to limited-edition drinks."
Referral Program
"Bring a friend, both get a free drink." (Track via referral codes).
š Returning Customer Strategy (The Flywheel)
Goal:Keep customers coming back forever.
šÆ Strategies:
Personalized Offers
SMS: "Hey [Name], your favorite caramel macchiato is backācome try it today!"
"Surprise & Delight"
Randomly upgrade orders to large size with note: "On the houseāyouāre awesome!"
Community Building
Host monthly "Coffee Cupping Nights" (RSVP via email list).
Reactivation Campaign
For lapsed customers (30+ days): "We miss you! Hereās $3 offācome back?"
š Tech Stack to Execute This:
Email/SMS: Klaviyo or Postscript
Loyalty App: LoyaltyLion or Stamp Me
Ads: Meta Ads + Google Local Service Ads
QR Code Menus: UpMenu or QRTiger
Pro Tip: Test one strategy from each funnel stage for 30 days, then scale what works.
š Letās talk. In just 15 minutes, Iāll show you:
The #1 missed opportunity in your current marketing (fixing this alone often boosts sales 20%+)
How to automate repeat visits without lifting a finger (hint: your baristas will thank you)
Why 2025ās coffee drinkers demand personalized experiences (and how to deliver effortlessly)
(and here is my proof saying all results may vary and these are just examples. We are not guaranteeing you see the same results, but we would love to help to see if we can!)
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