Our Dime - Kicking Horse Coffee True North Audit

Kicking Horse Coffee

Parent company: Luigi Lavazza S.p.A.

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True North

38%

Capital: Foreign

Capital: Foreign (profits)

Control: Shared

Control: Shared (decisions)

Kicking Horse Coffee maintains a strong operational and cultural footprint in British Columbia, but its True North score reflects foreign ownership by the Lavazza Group. While roasting and local management remain domestic, capital retention is low due to the international corporate structure.

Vector Breakdown

Inputs

high

Excluded

Geography Exception: The primary raw material is sourced from international coffee-growing regions as no domestic agricultural alternative exists. Processing and roasting utilize Canadian infrastructure.

Capital

Capital (profits)

high

0 /40

The entity is majority-owned by a foreign parent corporation following a significant stake acquisition. Profits ultimately flow to the international parent entity.

Control

Control (decisions)

medium

10 /20

Strategic decision-making is divided between local management in British Columbia and the international parent headquarters. High-level corporate strategy is influenced by foreign ownership.

Operations

high

20 /20

The entity maintains significant physical infrastructure in Canada, including its primary roasting facilities and corporate offices. This footprint supports a substantial number of domestic jobs.

Quick Verdict

No duty risk for Canadian customers.

Try Cost: Unknown

Return shipping cost not stated

Friction: Low

Friction Score: 0/100 (0 = seamless, 100 = most restrictive)

Duty: Safe

Shopping & Logistics

Physical Stores

British Columbia

Free Shipping

Captured Jan 21, 2026

$75+

✓ Verified

"Plus free shipping on orders $75+. Adjust or cancel any time. Excludes all Keurig K-Cup® Pods."

Coffee Subscription - Kicking Horse Coffee - Canada | kickinghorsecoffee.ca

Captured Jan 21, 2026

Online Returns

Captured Jan 21, 2026

N/A

14d window

Returns to: 🌍 Canada

✓ Verified

"Not happy with coffee ordered? Our customer service team will happily replace or refund the ordered coffee within 14 days. However, due to its perishable nature, we don't accept coffee returns."

FAQ - Kicking Horse Coffee - Canada | kickinghorsecoffee.ca

Captured Jan 21, 2026

In-Store Returns

Captured Jan 21, 2026

N/A

✓ Verified

"ADDRESS. 491 Arrow Road Invermere BC, V0A 1K2 Canada. ... Offers and discount codes not redeemable at the Kicking Horse Coffee Café."

Captured Jan 21, 2026

Customs Duties

Captured Jan 21, 2026

Safe

Ships from: Domestic Warehouse - Canada

✓ Verified

"As Kicking Horse Coffee is roasted in Invermere, British Columbia, this news affects your favorite kick ass cof"

Ordering/Shipping Information | gorgias.help

Captured Jan 21, 2026

Price Protection

Captured Jan 21, 2026

Unknown / Not verified

Customer Support

Captured Jan 21, 2026

📞 Local Phone

✓ Verified

"PHONE. Toll Free 1.888.287.5282. HOURS. Monday to Friday 8am - 3pm MST | Closed Holidays."

Captured Jan 21, 2026

Return Gotchas

🚫 Final Sale Items

This retailer has prominent final sale items that cannot be returned

Excluded Items

✓ Verified

"If you're not thrilled with your coffee selection our customer service team will happily replace or refund your coffee within 14 days."

FAQ - Kicking Horse Coffee - Canada | kickinghorsecoffee.ca

Try Cost Breakdown

Return Shipping Unknown

Restocking Fee

None

Original Shipping Refunded

Yes

Refund Method

Original Payment

Return Window

14 days

Rewards Program

Captured Jan 21, 2026

None / Unknown

We haven't linked a rewards program for this retailer or none is offered.

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