
The group of US specialty espresso independents has already made two savvy acquisitions in 2026. It’s now shoring up its senior management workforce to help additional progress
Barely three months in, 2026 is already shaping as much as be an eventful 12 months for FairWave Espresso Collective. Sizzling on the heels of two new acquisitions in Wisconsin and North Carolina, the US specialty espresso store group has now reinstated a key senior administration function to handle its rising portfolio of manufacturers.