Drive-Through Coffee Profits
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Michael discovered a profitable drive-through coffee business opportunity by observing a successful operation outside Walmart headquarters during COVID. He turned this observation into a business that now has multiple locations.
Key Points:
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Discovery Process:
- Spotted while biking around Walmart headquarters during COVID
- Observed drive-through coffee shop "printing money"
- Documented success with photos
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Business Launch:
- Called a friend he wanted to work with
- Showed evidence of success through photos
- Partnered to start their own coffee business
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Current Status:
- Multiple drive-through locations (3-4 locations)
- Part of Girdley Enterprises portfolio
- Operating as a successful business model
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Success Factors:
- Simple operational model
- Drive-through format worked well during COVID
- High-traffic location strategy
- Partnership approach to business launch
The business demonstrates how simple observation of a successful model, combined with quick action and the right partnership, can lead to a profitable venture.
Michael Girdley
Business builder and investor. 12+ businesses. 30+ years of experience. 200K+ readers.
CEO of an 11-company holding company and chairman of Dura Software, San Antonio's second-largest firm. Partner at Geekdom Fund, a seed-stage tech VC that's invested in over 50 high-growth companies.
Content creator focused on SMB M&A, sharing insights through Twitter, a newsletter, and the Acquisitions Anonymous podcast.