Memphis Grindhouse Coffee

What Memphis Grindhouse Coffee does

Memphis Grindhouse Coffee is a privately held, direct-to-consumer specialty coffee company founded in 2019 and headquartered at 3885 South Perkins Rd, Suite 3, Memphis, Tennessee. It sells 100% specialty-grade Arabica coffee sourced from Peru, Guatemala, Ethiopia, and Colombia, roasted in small batches and marketed under four signature blends tied to Memphis cultural references: Rock N' Roll (medium roast, Ethiopian), Beale Street (light roast, Peruvian), Mighty Mississippi (dark roast, Guatemalan), and 901 FUND Charity Blend (medium roast, Colombian), with decaffeinated variants for two of the lines. The product range also includes 2oz sample packs, a 3-pack bundle, an assorted sampler, a reusable K-Cup accessory, branded hoodies, and a limited-edition coffee-infused vodka co-developed with Old Dominick Distillery.

The business operates on a one-time-purchase e-commerce model through a BigCommerce storefront at memphisgrindhouse.com, supported by content marketing via an owned blog and organic social presence on Facebook and Instagram, with no physical retail of its own beyond the Old Dominick distribution arrangement. Pricing is per-unit and ranges from $3.50 for a 2oz sample pack to $44.99 for branded apparel, with core 12oz coffee SKUs priced at $12.99–$14.99 and the 3-pack bundle at $39.99. Its go-to-market is a horizontal DTC strategy targeting individual coffee enthusiasts and gift buyers rather than wholesale or enterprise accounts.

The company's revenue mechanics are layered on top of a "Coffee with a Cause" mission under which a portion of every purchase is donated to Shelby County Elementary Schools for literacy improvement, and a portion of the 901 FUND Charity Blend supports the University of Memphis 901 Fund NIL collective. The team is small (1–10 employees), no institutional capital beyond a $5,000 Comcast RISE grant in August 2023 is disclosed, and there is no evidence of venture, private equity, or strategic investment. The legal entity form, management team, revenue figures, and detailed financial performance are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Memphis Grindhouse Coffee

Legal name

Memphis Grindhouse Coffee

Website

https://memphisgrindhouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Memphis Grindhouse Coffee is a Memphis-based, direct-to-consumer specialty coffee e-commerce company founded in 2019 that sells small-batch Arabica blends tied to local cultural themes to individual consumers, donating a portion of proceeds to literacy and student-athlete causes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Blending & Flavoring (AFAFADAC)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee blends
• Small batch roasting
• Single origin coffee
• Coffee accessories
• Branded merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of specialty coffee products, accessories, and branded merchandise through their online storefront. Revenue generated from one-time product purchases with integrated charitable donation component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Memphis Grindhouse Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and e-commerce retailer that sources, roasts, and sells small-batch specialty-grade Arabica coffee blends (named after Memphis cultural themes) along with coffee accessories and branded merchandise. The company operates a "Coffee with a Cause" model, donating a portion of every sale to Shelby County Elementary Schools for literacy improvement and partnering with the 901 Fund to support University of Memphis student-athletes' charitable efforts.

Product overview

Memphis Grindhouse Coffee is a specialty coffee company offering a portfolio of premium, sustainably sourced coffee products. The core product lineup consists of four signature blends: Rock N' Roll Blend (Medium Roast, Ethiopian origin), Beale Street Blend (Light Roast, Peruvian origin), Mighty Mississippi Blend (Dark Roast, Guatemalan origin), and 901 FUND Charity Blend (Medium Roast, Colombian origin). Each blend is available in regular and decaffeinated versions, and in various sizes (12oz standard bags, 2oz sample packs). The company also offers bundled products (3-Pack Bundle, Assorted 2oz 3-Pack) for customers seeking variety, plus accessories (Single Serve Reusable K-Cup) and branded merchandise (Memphis Grindhouse Hoody). The products are distributed through their BigCommerce e-commerce platform with a focus on community impact, donating portions of proceeds to Shelby County Elementary Schools and the 901 Fund for local student-athletes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 901 FUND Charity Blend: A specialty coffee blend created in partnership with 901 Fund, a University of Memphis NIL collective. A portion of proceeds from each bag sold is donated to support local Memphis charities and student-athletes.

Products and services

• Rock N' Roll Blend (Medium Roast) Medium roast coffee blend sourced from Ethiopian beans, featuring notes of apple, kiwi, jasmine, and a milk chocolate finish. Designed for individual coffee drinkers seeking Memphis-themed premium specialty coffee.
• Rock N' Roll Blend Decaffeinated Decaffeinated version of the Rock N' Roll Blend, crafted with Ethiopian beans for those who want the flavor profile without caffeine, featuring notes of apple, kiwi, and jasmine.
• Beale Street Blend (Light Roast) Light roast coffee made from high-quality Peruvian beans, offering a smooth and vibrant cup with tropical fruit notes and a velvety body. Named after Memphis's iconic Beale Street.
• Mighty Mississippi Blend (Dark Roast) Dark roast coffee crafted from Guatemalan beans, delivering a bold and full-bodied flavor with stone fruit notes and a distinctive smoothness. Named after the Mississippi River.
• Mighty Mississippi Blend Decaffeinated Decaffeinated dark roast blend using Guatemalan beans, offering robust and full-bodied taste without caffeine.
• 901 FUND Charity Blend (Medium Roast) Medium roast charity blend made from premium Colombian beans. A portion of proceeds from each bag sold is donated to 901 Fund, which engages University of Memphis student-athletes in charity events throughout Memphis.
• 3-Pack Bundle Curated bundle containing Beale Street Blend (Light), Rock N' Roll Blend (Medium), and Mighty Mississippi Blend (Dark), available in ground or whole bean options. Targets new customers seeking to discover the full Memphis Grindhouse roast range.
• Assorted 2oz (3-Pack) Sampler Sample-size pack with 2oz portions of each signature blend (Beale Street, Rock N Roll, Mighty Mississippi), perfect for trying all three roasts in a single purchase.
• Single Serve Reusable K-Cup BPA-free plastic and stainless steel mesh reusable K-Cup filter compatible with Keurig 1.0 and 2.0 models. Eco-friendly alternative to single-use pods.
• Memphis Grindhouse Hoody Branded apparel item featuring Memphis Grindhouse Coffee logo, sold as part of the company's merch and gifts collection.
• Coffee Infused Vodka (Limited Edition) Coffee-infused vodka produced in collaboration with Old Dominick Distillery. Available only at Old Dominick Distillery and not available for online purchase.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 901 FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemphis Grindhouse Coffee partnered with 901 Fund to create the 'Charity Blend' (901 FUND). A portion of proceeds from every bag sold is donated to 901 Fund, which engages University of Memphis student-athletes (Tigers On A Mission) to use their NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) to promote and participate in charity events throughout Memphis. The partnership drives awareness of local charities and businesses while deepening connections between Memphis and student-athletes.
• Old Dominick DistilleryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoffee Infused Vodka collaboration - sold exclusively at Old Dominick Distillery. Not available for online purchase. Limited time offering representing cross-brand partnership with local Memphis distillery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Driftaway Coffee: Direct-to-consumer specialty coffee subscription founded 2014 with strong ethical sourcing and customer education focus. Highly comparable to Memphis Grindhouse's specialty-grade Arabica positioning and educational content-driven acquisition model.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster founded 1995 with a strong sustainability mission and educational/training focus. Closely comparable to Memphis Grindhouse's emphasis on ethically sourced specialty beans and consumer-facing content about coffee origins and brewing.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee company with a strong cultural identity rooted in West Coast lifestyle and brand storytelling. Closely comparable to Memphis Grindhouse's Memphis cultural identity-driven branding strategy tied to music and place.
• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster operating D2C, wholesale, and café channels with draft latte as a notable innovation. Comparable in D2C specialty coffee business model and broad coffee product portfolio to Memphis Grindhouse's blended offerings.
• Onyx Coffee Lab: Award-winning specialty roaster recognized for competition coffees and direct customer relationships. Comparable single-origin, small-batch specialty positioning and brand-led D2C/wholesale mix similar to Memphis Grindhouse's specialty blends.
• Trade Coffee: D2C coffee marketplace partnering with specialty roasters nationwide for subscription delivery. Comparable in D2C e-commerce specialty coffee focus and consumer emphasis on origin discovery.
• Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC: US-based D2C specialty coffee roaster offering a broad range of roast profiles and subscription options. Comparable in mid-tier D2C specialty coffee model with similar operational scope to Memphis Grindhouse.

Broad incumbents

• Kicking Horse Coffee: Larger Canadian specialty coffee brand with strong D2C and retail presence in the US market. Comparable specialty D2C positioning and pricing, useful as a benchmark for what scaled specialty D2C brand economics look like.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: Premium specialty coffee company (Nestlé-owned) with strong lifestyle branding and cult following. Comparable premium D2C positioning and cultural brand identity strategy, though at vastly greater scale and with substantially more capital.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Iconic specialty coffee roaster (Peet's-owned) offering D2C, wholesale, and café distribution. Directly comparable D2C specialty coffee business model at significantly larger scale than Memphis Grindhouse, useful as an aspirational scale benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MemphisGrindhouse
• Instagraminstagram.com/memphisgrindhousecoffee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/memphis-grindhouse-coffee

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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