Autumn Pearl

Ownership

Anna Lewis took over the management of Autumn Pearl earlier in January 2022, a decision that started in summer 2021 after co-founders Pete and Katie Herbst asked if Lewis would consider taking over the company. The business is independently owned rather than a corporation or franchise.

Local Sourcing

The business uses national brands like Big Train frappuccinos, indicating reliance on corporate supply chains rather than local suppliers. No evidence of local sourcing partnerships was found in available sources.

Community Involvement

$.10 of every drink sold is donated to a local Stoughton non-profit, and the owner continues to feature smaller artists with plans to promote the art and products of small business owners around town and bring handmade retail from local artists.

Local Workforce

Customer reviews highlight quick service and friendly staff, and the business shows a commitment to customer satisfaction with friendly staff. However, limited specific wage or tenure information is available.

Revenue Retention

As a small independent business, some revenue likely stays local, but without financial data on sourcing, ownership withdrawals, and regional operations, the exact proportion cannot be determined with confidence.

Local Presence

Mixed signals: strong local indicators (owner name Katie H., downtown Stoughton focus, single location, Wisconsin references, personality-driven "adorable little coffee shop" description) are offset by the fact that this appears to be Yelp listing text rather than the business's own website, which dilutes authentic local voice. The business description is minimal and somewhat generic.