April 27, 2026
How Austin's Fastest-Growing Companies Are Rethinking the Breakroom
Austin's top companies are turning breakrooms into culture hubs. See how fast-growing offices use micro markets and pantry perks to win talent.
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Tips, trends, and insights for a better workplace break room experience.
April 20, 2026
The Complete Guide to Office Coffee Programs in Texas
Everything Texas offices need to know about corporate coffee programs — equipment, cost models, local roasters, and what DFW and Austin companies are choosing.
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April 14, 2026
Micro Markets vs. Vending Machines: Which Is Right?
Comparing micro markets and vending machines for your office? An honest breakdown of cost, convenience, and which works best for your team size.
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April 8, 2026
Why Your DFW Breakroom Is Costing You Top Talent
In the competitive DFW job market, your office breakroom might be the reason top candidates say no. Here's how perks drive retention.
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April 2, 2026
5 Office Breakroom Trends Dominating 2026
From smart vending to locally roasted coffee, here are the five biggest breakroom trends reshaping DFW and Austin workplaces this year.
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April 16, 2020
Coffee Brings Offices Together: How to Harness the Power of Collaboration (and Caffeine)
When it comes to increasing productivity and super powering your team, never underestimate the motivation that a morning cup of joe can bring to your office. Collaboration is a top priority for many of today's businesses. At Perks, we recognize that each organization is unique in its core strengths and interdepartmental dynamics.
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April 2, 2020
A Coffee Station for Every Budget: Energizing Your Workplace by Upgrading the Break Room
Perk up your workplace with coffee stations that are anything but basic! We know that caffeine is the true MVP of the office. From morning meetings to midday crunch time, there's nothing like a piping hot espresso to boost morale and bring the team together. Budget-savvy businesses will be pleased to discover that there's no shortage of options.
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March 10, 2020
Boost Employee Retention and Attract New Talent with Break Room Perks
Gone are the days of the 9 to 5 grind. With it went broken down vending machines and lone coffee pots to stave off the Monday blues. The modern workplace is a dynamic, team-driven atmosphere that has come to rely more and more on nontraditional hours and cultivating an environment that employees want to be a part of.
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March 5, 2020
How Managed Break Rooms Can Really Clean Up
As a small business owner, you're used to wearing a lot of hats. Accountant, office manager, tech support, and marketing guru are just a few of the titles under the fine print of 'entrepreneur.' But when it comes time to clean out the fridge or play who-dun-it with old Tupperware, we're fairly certain janitor is one title you could do without!
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February 20, 2020
Why the Marketplace Is Replacing the Break Room for Growing Companies
If the idea of a company break room conjures up images of sad cafeteria tables, coffee stains, and a requisite jar of pretzels, it's time to rethink how your business does lunchtime. Community break rooms, much like khaki dress shorts and Internet Explorer, are a remnant of the past. More and more of today's businesses are moving toward managed marketplace designs.
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February 13, 2020
Late Afternoon Fatigue Is Costing Your Company — Here’s What You Can Do About It
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), fatigue costs American employers an estimated $136 billion each year. Sometimes fatigue is unavoidable, like when a worker is ill. In other cases, it stems from the afternoon slump that nearly everyone experiences occasionally. How concerned should you be about late afternoon fatigue, and what can you do about it?
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February 6, 2020
The Real Cost of Those Extra-Long Lunch Breaks
From traffic jams to waiting for the latte art on that third cup of coffee to set, a little extra time at lunch can take a big toll on a company's bottom line. In fact, most businesses underestimate just how significant even slightly longer lunch periods are. It's no surprise that more and more companies are rethinking their break room strategy.
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January 28, 2020
A Healthier Workplace Starts in the Breakroom
More and more companies are prioritizing employee health and wellness with proactive initiatives to get their team moving, eating better, and feeling fabulous. In fact, studies show that workplace wellness initiatives increase productivity and boost overall employee happiness, leading to improved job satisfaction and long term retention of key members.
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