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When You Become a Beans & Brews Franchisee, Our Executive Team Is in Your Corner.
Doug Willmarth, Chief Executive Officer
Doug joined Beans & Brews Coffee House in 2024 as CEO, bringing nearly three decades of experience in multi-unit restaurant leadership. He was previously brand president at MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes, where he reinvigorated the brand famous for the best cheeseburgers in America. Throughout his career, Doug has specialized in building iconic brands and creating profitable sales growth in franchised restaurant businesses. Prior to MOOYAH, Doug’s restaurant experience includes roles as Chief Brand Officer for Mongolian Concepts, Chief Marketing Officer for Wingstop, and Director of National Marketing at Pizza Hut. Doug’s passion for best-in-class franchisee support and understanding of key sales and profit levers for restaurants are key to the success of franchisees at Beans & Brews.
”It is incredibly rewarding to partner with like-minded entrepreneurs who have a passion for serving their communities and taking control of their career and work-life balance. Beans & Brews has a more than 20-year track record of success, and truly some of the best beverages in the category featuring our high-altitude roasted coffee. As we grow, we can’t wait for folks in new communities to taste what we are brewing!”
Sarah Anderson, Senior VP of Operations
Sarah has been with Beans for over 24 years. She and her team develop operational, training, and administrative tools that help franchisees successfully operate a Beans franchise. The operations team is committed to the continued success of our franchise partners and operators, providing ongoing support and development for franchisees and operators throughout Beans & Brews.
“When I first started working at Beans as a barista, I absolutely loved being a part of the company and our community. This feeling has been with me throughout my career here. My favorite thing about working at Beans has always been being part of the team, having fun, and developing relationships.”
Paul Spiers, Vice President of Planning, Design and Construction
Before working directly for Beans & Brews, Paul was contracted to build and install all our coffee house cabinetry. We loved working with him and as soon we got to the point we needed him full-time, we didn’t hesitate to bring him on to the team. Paul has now been with us for 30 years. Paul develops our coffee house floor plans, assists in the interior designing, and works directly with our architects and general contractors.
“My job is truly a labor of love in bringing a new coffee house to completion. Getting to opening day, there is a special moment when that happens.”
Becca Mcintyre, VP of Supply Chain and Culinary
Becca joined Beans & Brews Coffee House in 2025 as VP of Supply Chain & Culinary, bringing over two decades of experience in culinary menu development, supply chain, and operations. She was previously VP of Culinary & Supply Chain at Craveworthy Brands, where she was responsible for concept & menu development, sourcing, contracting, distribution, and vendor relations for the 17 brands under their umbrella.
Prior to Craveworthy, Becca’s restaurant experience includes Director of Culinary & Supply Chain for Mongolian Concepts. Becca’s ability to conceptualize products while balancing the intricacies of supply chain brings a balanced approach to innovation while supporting the regionality of our franchisees.
“Bringing products from development through successful implementation and see our guests, team members, and franchisees embracing what we can offer our community is hugely rewarding. We are more than just transactionally business and being pivotal in building relationships through food and beverage is one of the many ways Beans & Brews is an outstanding team to work with”
Rebecca Miller, Executive Marketing Advisor
Rebecca is a consumer-minded, strategic marketer with more than 20 years’ experience in the corporate restaurant and retail industries, and deep expertise in franchising. She has been supporting Beans & Brews Marketing & Digital functions since late 2024. Prior, Rebecca served as Chief Marketing Officer for Smoothie King and has also held leadership roles at brands like Pizza Hut and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina.
Rich Guckel, Real Estate & Non Traditional Business Development
Rich Guckel is a seasoned restaurant industry professional with more than 20 years of experience in franchising, operations, and development. He has held leadership roles with Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Craveworthy Brands, and Le Duff America, bringing a wealth of expertise across multiple concepts and growth stages.
Currently, Rich supports Beans & Brews’ expansion efforts, specializing in franchise and license development, real estate, and franchisee relations. His background and hands-on approach make him a trusted partner to both new and existing franchisees.
Megan (Sanchez) Powers, Franchise Development Manager
Megan joined Beans & Brews Coffeehouse in August 2023, bringing with her hands-on experience as a former franchise operator. Having been on the day-to-day side of business, she understands firsthand what it takes to run a successful franchise, and now, as Franchise Development Manager, she channels that knowledge into helping new candidates pursue their dreams of business ownership in the coffee industry.
Since joining the team, Megan has signed 40+ franchise contracts, expanding Beans & Brews’ footprint into Colorado, Idaho, Texas, and Wyoming. She is passionate about guiding candidates through every step of the journey, from initial discovery to opening their first store, ensuring they feel supported, informed, and excited about joining the Beans & Brews family.
For Megan, the most rewarding part of the job is the people:
“Franchising is all about people. With the right brand behind me, I feel empowered to help others step into business ownership and pursue their dreams. It’s an honor to work with such a great concept and share the magic of Beans & Brews’ high-altitude roasting”
