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Expansion and inventory acquisition to support a nationwide trading card and memorabilia chain.

• Mission: Revolutionizing the trading card industry by combining modern retail environments with a robust online platform for collectors and investors.  
• Innovation: Integrating live streaming events and cutting-edge card breaking services to create a dynamic and engaging experience for trading card enthusiasts.  
• Market Opportunity: Capitalizing on the resurgence of trading cards as collectibles and alternative investments, targeting a growing audience of millennials and high-net-worth individuals.  
• Funding Uses: Expanding store locations, acquiring inventory, enhancing marketing efforts, and supporting operational growth to meet increasing demand.  
• Customer Appeal: Providing a sophisticated and community-driven venue for buying, selling, and trading cards, backed by influencer partnerships and a deep connection to collector culture.  

Cards and Coffee is a nationwide chain of trading card stores that combines a distinctive brick-and-mortar presence with a robust online platform, creating an immersive experience for trading card enthusiasts. The company was founded to modernize an industry traditionally dominated by small, local operators by offering a wide range of services, including in-person buying, selling, and trading of trading cards, memorabilia, and branded merchandise. Additionally, the company hosts live streaming events where customers can purchase and open trading card packs online, fostering community engagement and generating unique content for marketing purposes. With nine locations and plans for further expansion, Cards and Coffee seeks to revolutionize the trading card market by providing comprehensive services that cater to both casual collectors and serious investors.

The funds raised will be utilized to support the company’s operational needs and continued growth. This includes acquiring inventory to meet increasing demand, enhancing marketing efforts to attract a broader audience, and funding payroll and overhead costs necessary to maintain and expand the company’s footprint. By focusing on these areas, Cards and Coffee aims to strengthen its position as a leading destination in the trading card industry while catering to a growing audience of collectors and investors who value the company’s innovative approach and strong market presence.

Company Info

Cards and Coffee is a modern trading card franchise offering a unique hub for collectors, investors, and enthusiasts.

Cards and Coffee is a sports and novelty card franchise based in Hollywood, California, known for creating a modern and upscale hub for card collectors, investors, and enthusiasts. The franchise combines an engaging environment with cutting-edge live card breaking and trading services. It offers a sophisticated venue for buying, selling, trading, and investing in sports cards, capitalizing on the resurgence of the trading card market and its growing appeal as a collectible and alternative investment. Cards and Coffee targets a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, sports fans, and millennials driving demand for luxury markets.

Leveraging the expertise of its founders, including Dan Fleyshman, DJ Skee, and Steve Aoki, the franchise aims to modernize the card trading industry with a focus on community engagement and technological advancements. With existing locations in Hollywood and plans to expand to major cities nationwide, Cards and Coffee is positioned as a leader in the evolving trading card market. Its innovative approach combines cultural relevance, influencer partnerships, and a deep understanding of collector culture to drive growth and enhance customer experiences.