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Lutherville Timonium, MD

Expanding a mobile coffee business with enhanced seating, menu offerings, and community engagement initiatives.

• Founder-led growth: Led by an experienced entrepreneur with a background in business finance and branding.
• Menu expansion: Offering specialty coffee, pastries, paninis, smoothies, and breakfast items to attract a broad customer base.
• Community engagement: Active social media presence and participation in events to foster customer loyalty.
• Strategic use of funds: Investment focused on infrastructure upgrades, marketing, inventory, and staffing.
• Future plans: Vision includes transitioning to a permanent café space and exploring franchise opportunities.

Diga Coffee Bar is conducting a fundraising campaign to expand its mobile coffee business by enhancing its customer experience and scaling operations. The business, founded and led by Khadiga Elshawarby, offers a diverse menu of specialty coffee drinks, pastries, paninis, smoothies, and breakfast items. The funds raised will be used to develop an inviting outdoor seating area, upgrade kitchen infrastructure, bolster marketing initiatives, increase inventory, and hire additional team members to support special events and growing demand. This expansion aligns with Diga Coffee Bar’s goal of fostering stronger community engagement and enhancing the overall customer experience.

Established in 2023, Diga Coffee Bar has demonstrated steady growth and a commitment to quality service, innovation, and brand visibility. Strategic use of social media and participation in events have contributed to its loyal customer base. The company’s vision over the next few years includes transitioning from a mobile setup to a permanent café space, exploring new market opportunities, and building deeper community ties through workshops, collaborations, and loyalty programs. By leveraging Khadiga’s background in business finance and branding, Diga Coffee Bar aims to establish itself as a recognized name in the coffee industry while continuing to provide exceptional service and offerings.

Company Info

Diga Coffee Bar is a mobile coffee business offering specialty drinks and food, with plans to expand through enhanced facilities and community engagement.

Diga Coffee Bar is a mobile coffee business based in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland, offering a diverse menu of specialty coffee drinks, pastries, paninis, smoothies, and breakfast items. Founded by Khadiga Elshawarby, who blends her background in business finance and fashion design, the company focuses on delivering quality products with an emphasis on branding, aesthetics, and community engagement. Diga Coffee Bar maintains a strong social media presence and participates in events and pop-ups to foster customer loyalty and increase visibility. Plans for near-term growth include enhancing the coffee trailer with an outdoor seating area, expanding the food menu, and hiring additional staff to support operations and special events.

Since its inception, Diga Coffee Bar has steadily expanded its offerings to meet customer demand, building a reputation for excellent service and a unique menu. The business aims to transition from a mobile setup to a more established brand presence within the Greater DMV area, with longer-term plans to open a brick-and-mortar location or explore additional mobile units. Funds raised will be used for infrastructure improvements, marketing initiatives, inventory expansion, and staffing, ensuring the business continues to evolve while maintaining its focus on community connection and high-quality service. The company is wholly owned by Khadiga Elshawarby, who is committed to scaling the business and strengthening relationships within the local community.