BEANS & BREWS COFFEEHOUSE
While locations for the coffeehouses in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley haven’t been chosen yet,
they will likely adhere to this franchise look,
A Utah-based coffeehouse franchise is making is making its Valley debut by
opening locations in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley.
According to a press release, Beans & Brews Coffeehouse has partnered with a
group of franchisees, mostly from Queen Creek, to bring the new coffeehouses.
The group is comprised of Queen Creek residents Howard Sparks Jr., Brandi
Adams, and Paige and Pete Hargis. Two other group members, Marty and Tabitha
Carter, live out of state.
The franchise deal was just signed, and the franchisee group currently is in the
process of looking for locations. The group anticipates the first location will open
in the second quarter of 2023.
“This partnership marks a major milestone in reaching Beans & Brews’ growth
potential, and accurately reflects the quality of franchisees we are seeking to invest
in our future,” stated Kim Falk, vice president of franchise development for Beans
& Brews Coffeehouse, in a press release. “Breaking into a new market like
Phoenix is a tremendous step forward for us, and we look forward to ingratiating
ourselves with the local community.”
The franchisee group has a diverse business background, according to the press
release. Sparks worked in the finance industry and is expected to play a key role in
the growth and development of Beans & Brews in San Tan Valley and Queen
Creek. Spark’s wife, Brandi Adams, has experience ranging from retail and
accounting to working as a pathology technician. Paige Hargis is a full-time real
estate agent, while Pete Hargis owns and operates a sports-training facility.
“Our team fell in love with Beans & Brews after learning that it’s a family
business,” Sparks stated in the release. “The brand’s saying ‘We don’t just brew
coffee, we brew community,’ really resonated with our group, and we are excited
for the opportunity to provide the community a place to gather and enjoy one
another’s company.”
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse supports its communities through charitable giving.
The brand launched its Brew Good program, which makes donations to different
local organizations and nonprofits. Through the program, the brand’s guests get to
vote on which organization receives donations, the release stated.
“Community is at the root of everything we do at Beans & Brews Coffeehouse,”
said CEO and founder, Jeff Laramie in the release. “We work to not only provide
our guests with a great space to enjoy their favorite cup of coffee, but we also give
back to our communities and the charitable organizations that they’re passionate
about.”
Founded in 1993 and franchising since 2004, Beans & Brews Coffeehouse has 67
locations open across four states. The company has a goal of awarding 30 licenses
by the end of 2022. Including the franchise fee, the initial investment for a Beans
& Brews Coffeehouse location ranges from $400,000 to $650,000.
This was originally published on Daily Independent.
