SFC Evan Hafer here, founder of Black Rifle Coffee. What questions do you have for me?

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SGT S Johnson - Just what does this thread, and in particular my question to the leader of BRCC have to do with Kroger? Your comment may even be true, but really Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?

I am Glad to see the BRCC is Hiring Vets. I am a Huge SUPPORTER of BRCC I am sitting here and drinking a nice Big cup of COFFEE or DIE, I just finished up my last batch of CAFFINATED as &UCK !!! If you would read the link and see how I have been Treated by the KRoger co ( After working for them as a BUTCHER for over 28 yrs) And The Public Cant Understand Why the 22 SUICIDES a DAY, Its NOT Just the VA !!!
https://www.causes.com/posts/913652

SGT S Johnson - OK cool, it isn't a BRCC issue. Do you need some help?

SPC Joshua Sweet - no one is perfect.

How about the fact that Starbucks is willing to hire Illegal Aliens over American Citizens first? Seems reason enough to me to bad mouth them or anyone else with that business model

Wasn't all of Starbucks "donated" coffee to OIF bought and donated by customers. None if it actually came from Starbucks. I know we got free coffee from New England Coffee.

MAJ John Richards - No Starbucks has to cycle the product on their shelves. So essentially all donated coffee sat on the shelf for a month before being donated.

Capt Brandon Charters Great question.

Sure, I have owned a couple of other businesses in the past. I owned a wine bar, a rafting company, and a crowdfunding site. All of which were successful in their own right and all of which contributed to the success of BRCC.
I was looking at getting out of government service, and I needed a business path. The reason was that I had a heavy amount of fatigue from working for poor management. I initially wanted to start a coffee shop, but I was also very interested in the marketing side of the business. I had spent some time with the Article 15 Clothing guys and I was intrigued with the ecomm side of business. So, I decided that a "roast to order" coffee company was the direction I wanted to take.

Have ordered your great product and enjoyed it tremendously. When might I see a store here in Georgia?

Yeah, don't forget Florida!

I could be happy operating a company owned store. Preferably close enough so I can draw Starbucks guests to the Blackrifle coffeeCo. Store !

Correction have debit visa now..
got it it shortly after I wrote initial message. Have tried the kit too!
Awesome coffee !

Definitely keep us posted on opportunities. I could be interested in the CA, CO, and/or (if it opens) FL options.

Great job on the brand!

What is CompanyVet?

Thanks for asking, SFC Evan Hafer! CompanyVet is a Company I created to address the ongoing issue of veteran unemployment and under-employment. I've been working on it for a couple years (attending VWISE, Patented & Trademarked the concept, talked with some absolutely amazing people all over the US); and in June 2015 I decided to take all my 401K and savings and form the Corporation. I'm still working on the completing the design and development of the website (things are so much easier with a full staff :)). My hope is CompanyVet Inc. will provide three things:
1) Give transitioning military and veterans a simplified way to find jobs and resources.
2) Allow me to continue being an advocate for helping employers better understand the culture and qualities military and veterans bring to the work force.
3) Uncover new ways to set up apprenticeship and other transition programs (specifically, focusing on skills type industries, as opposed to technology; like DOT, building, automotive etc.) during the six months prior to service separation that will create job opportunities upon service completion.
Please let me know if you think there's anything I can do to help you. I've been watching you for a while in the news, on twitter, on Good Morning America... I truly am beyond impressed.
Susan

Thank you for what you're doing.

We have some distribution as this point. But yes, we always need the help!

What would it take for Black Rifle Coffee to replace Starbucks in the VA hospitals and Clinics ?

k-cups on a belt? hmm interesting idea lol

We package coffee within 24 hours of roasting. Which is different than most companies. A typical coffee co will let a coffee "off gas" for about 2-3 days prior to packaging. We put valves on our bags in order, to allow the coffee to off gas while in the package. From there we ship within 48 hours of roasting.

SFC (Join to see) - thanks for answering and confirming that you package soon after roasting. I am glad that you ship within 48 hours of roasting.
I live in northern Virginia and have been using Black Dog Coffee Company based at Shenandoah Junction, WV for a couple years -the owner uses a Jabez Burns Model 7R machine to roast coffee.
That location is close to the Martinsburg, WV VAMC which is how I found it. Like you they give back to veterans and active duty military - they offer a 10% discount on everything and for every 9 coffee bands [cardboard with black dog image - which allows you to hold hot cup without getting burned] you get a free cup of coffee.
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We source from Colombia, Brazil, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. It depends on the blend and the bean as to whether or not it fits one of the categories you described.

Thank you!

I concur.