Where We Work: Openroad Coffee

Published 9:36am Monday, August 8, 2011

Person featured: Julia Yoder

Business: Openroad Coffee

Address: 687 N. Trade Street

Phone number: 864-216-3430

Operating hours:
Mon. – Sat. 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Email: openroadcoffee@yahoo.com

Nature of business: Coffee shop

Principal owners: Stan and Julia Yoder

Employees: Owner-operated

Year founded: 2011

How’s business? We have been open since June 17 and have seen an increase in business each day.

One thing you wish everyone knew about your business: Many of our customers have stated that our coffee is the best they have ever tasted.

Something you offer that a customer won’t find elsewhere: All of the syrups and sauces we use are our own recipes based on organic agave and other organic ingredients.
advice to young entrepreneurs: ‘Never quit! Never quit! Never quit!’ – Winston Churchill

My first job: I worked with my dad building houses.

Your role model (in business or in life generally): Jesus.

The key to a successful business: Realizing you don’t know everything and that every day you can learn something new.

Editor's Picks

Tryon’s future requires strong, experienced leadership

Two towns in our area currently have want ads out for new city and town administrators/managers. The reasons these towns have vacancies differ greatly – ... Read more  | 1 comment

Political pendulum swings in new direction

As vote tallies came to a completion Tuesday night it became increasingly evident the local political sentiment had swung in a new direction from 2008. ... Read more

Praytor pleads guilty for $500k larceny

A Mill Spring man plead guilty last week to several charges related to the breaking and entering of Silver Creek Road properties, including the larceny ... Read more