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Webster, MA

Supporting expansion into catering, debt consolidation, and operational growth for a local café.

• Founder-led: Operated by Jess Sabine, a Worcester 40 Under 40 honoree with 18 years of industry experience
• Community-based: Aims to be a third space for connection and local engagement
• Sustainable sourcing: Emphasizes in-house preparation with ingredients from New England farms
• Growth-ready: Expanding into catering and launching new locations in collaboration with local venues
• Debt refinancing: Reducing financial strain by consolidating legacy business debt

The Rose Room is raising funds to support its continued growth, enhance operations, and reduce financial strain through debt refinancing. Founded in 2018 in Webster, Massachusetts, the woman-owned café has expanded to additional locations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Known for its specialty coffee, scratch-made food, and commitment to local sourcing, The Rose Room has become a trusted third space in the community. With increasing demand and new opportunities for service, the café is preparing to launch a catering division in 2025. To enable this, the team plans to invest in equipment essential for catering private events and functions.

The capital will also provide working flexibility to support marketing, team development, and unanticipated expenses that come with running a dynamic, multi-location business. Refinancing high-interest debt is a key component of the funding use, consolidating prior obligations that arose from early bootstrapping efforts. Under the leadership of Jess Sabine—recognized in Worcester Business Journal’s 40 Under 40—the café has focused on sustainable practices, cross-trained staff, and a community-first approach. With the café’s growing presence, the team looks ahead to even broader community impact and more robust service offerings.

Company Info

The Rose Room is a growing, woman-owned café committed to sustainability, community connection, and exceptional local food and drink.

The Rose Room is a woman-owned, community-driven café founded in 2018 in Webster, Massachusetts by Jess Sabine. Known for its specialty coffee, scratch-made baked goods, and locally sourced breakfast and lunch, The Rose Room emphasizes sustainability, local partnerships, and heartfelt hospitality. Its name pays homage to Jess’s family legacy and a deep-rooted connection to Webster’s history. Since opening, The Rose Room has grown to include locations in Providence, RI and Danielson, CT, and continues to serve as a “third space” where guests feel welcomed and supported.

The Rose Room actively engages with its community through events, local sourcing from New England farms, and cross-training its team for high-quality, efficient service. Funds raised will support expansion into catering services, refinance high-interest startup debt, and provide working capital for marketing and operations. With a focus on intentional growth and impact, the café is poised to scale both its offerings and its influence in the region.