{"id":24974,"date":"2026-05-11T09:58:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beansandbrews.com\/franchise\/?p=24974"},"modified":"2026-05-12T10:00:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T15:00:46","slug":"record-q1-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beansandbrews.com\/franchise\/blog\/record-q1-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Beans &#038; Brews Coffeehouse Sees Strong Start to 2026 with Record Franchise Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Beans &amp; Brews Coffeehouse Sees Strong Start to 2026 with Record Franchise Growth<\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beans &amp; Brews Coffeehouse is off to an impressive start in 2026, with franchise development reaching new heights in the first quarter of the year. The specialty coffee\u00a0franchise\u00a0brand continues to gain momentum across the Mountain West and Texas, driven by strong franchise demand and strategic growth opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recent openings include a mix of traditional coffeehouses and non-traditional locations, including grocery store partnerships that make the brand more accessible to busy consumers. One standout opening in Price, Utah, inside\u00a0a Lin\u2019s\u00a0Fresh Market, delivered the strongest opening weekend in company history and replaced a former Starbucks location.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This continued expansion reflects the strength of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beansandbrews.com\/franchise\/coffee-franchise-cost\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beans &amp; Brews model<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, attracting both first-time franchise owners and experienced operators looking to grow into multi-unit ownership.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe\u2019re seeing incredible momentum because our model is both flexible and built to scale,\u201d said\u00a0Beans &amp; Brews CEO,\u00a0Doug Willmarth. \u201cThat combination makes Beans &amp; Brews an\u00a0exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs looking for a brand built for long-term\u00a0franchise\u00a0growth.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At\u00a0Beans &amp; Brews,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0looking\u00a0ahead to even more openings in 2026,\u00a0as we\u00a0remain\u00a0committed to thoughtful\u00a0franchise\u00a0growth and delivering a coffee experience that keeps customers coming back.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To read more of the story, visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/press-release\/pr-newswire\/beans-brews-coffeehouse-reports-record-q1-growth-c730efd9f0c5490c8419c10459fa329b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HERE.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beans &amp; Brews Coffeehouse Sees Strong Start to 2026 with Record Franchise Growth Beans &amp; Brews Coffeehouse is off to an impressive start in 2026, with franchise development reaching new heights in the first quarter of the year. 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