Looking for the Right Communities to Learn From; Rebranding My Ice Cream Shop

Hi everyone,

I hope it’s okay that I post this here even though my question isn’t directly related to the main focus of this community but I’m currently in the middle of rebranding my family’s small ice cream shop — its something we're deeply proud of.

The shop is on the verge of closing due to a significant rent increase from my landlord. We can no longer sustain the shop the way it currently is, so I’ve decided to fight for it by expanding what we offer. My goal is to transform the ice cream shop into a space that also serves pastries and coffee so we can attract more customers, increase revenue, and hopefully save the business.

But here’s where I need help. I know this community isn’t centered around pastries or coffee, so I’m hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction. Are there any subreddits, forums, or online communities that focus on: 

1. Coffee drinks, espresso basics, café management, or recipe development

2. General guidance for people adding pastries or coffee to an existing food business

3. Pastry recipes or bakery operations.

4. To know if anyone has tried anything like this before and if so how was your experience ?

Any recommendations or redirects would mean a lot.

For anyone interested in supporting the effort to save the shop, I also started a GoFundMe to help cover renovation and equipment costs. I’ll leave the link below — and of course its absolutely no pressure, but every share or bit of support truly helps.

GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/48db45bd8

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. I’m doing everything I can to keep the legacy alive, and any help finding useful communities or resources would be incredibly appreciated.