University of Utah Terminates INTI Coffee's Contract, Forcing Closure by July 7
Julio Cesar, a Peruvian immigrant and owner of INTI Coffee, has been informed that his contract with the University of Utah's Union building will be terminated by July 7. Cesar, who transformed a storage closet into a popular coffee shop, has been operating in the space since 2023. The decision comes as the University maintains an exclusive dining contract with Chartwells Higher Education, which has been in place since 1998. Despite a petition with over 500 signatures to keep the coffee shop open, the University has decided to proceed with the termination. Cesar expressed his distress over losing the business he built from scratch, emphasizing the cultural value his shop brings to the campus. 
