The Human Bean
The Human Bean is an American national coffee company and coffeehouse chain based in Medford, Oregon. The Human Bean has 115 drive-through coffee locations in 14 U.S. states.[1] The drive through espresso brand started franchising in 2002.[2]
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Headquarters | Medford, Oregon, U.S. |
Number of locations | 115 |
Key people | Daniel Hawkins, CEO, Scott M. Anderson, COO, Tom Casey, Co-Founder |
| Products | Coffee Tea and Herbal Teas Specialty beverages Assorted food Smoothies Merchandise |
| Website | thehumanbean.com |
History
In 1998, The Human Bean opened its first store in Ashland, Oregon.[1] In early-2002, the company began franchising their brand throughout southern Oregon and nationwide.[1]
The Human Bean has 115 locations, of which 102 are franchised and 13 are corporate owned.[1] The franchise is located in 14 U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Washington.[3]
While most locations are drive-through only, there are a few locations that offer indoor seating in addition to the drive through.[4]
The chain sponsors women's[5] and men's health initiatives.[6] Its chief operating officer is Scott Anderson.[7]
Awards and recognition
In January 2021, The Human Bean was named one of the Top 100 of Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®. Entrepreneur magazine[8]
See also
Further reading
- "The Human Bean to compete for Valley's coffee drinkers" by Erica Sagon, The Arizona Republic (22 Feb 2007)
- "Recession doesn't slow coffee companies' growth" by Greg Stiles, The Statesman Journal (8 Feb 2009)
- "Tax issues cause closure of Human Bean shops" by Pat Ferrier, Fort Collins Coloradoan (31 Dec 2009)
- "Human Bean revival plans remain alive" by Pat Ferrier, Fort Collins Coloradoan (1 Jan 2010)
- "The Human Bean working on 9th location" by Pat Ferrier, Fort Collins Coloradoan (31 March 2018)
- "Coffee Your Way at the Human Bean: Bandon store named Best Coffee" by Amy Moss Strong, The World (Coos Bay, Oregon) (Sept 28, 2019)
References
- "The Human Bean Drive Thru". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- "The Human Bean Drive Thru Franchise Information". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- Allen, Jennifer. "The Human Bean Coffee Drive-Thru Franchise is Expanding Nationwide With Area Development Agreements for 110 New Stores". PR Newswire. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- "Human Bean official website". The Human Bean. Archived from the original on 20 February 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- Parfitt, Jamie (17 October 2019) "Human Bean Returns with 'Coffee for a Cure' on Friday", kdrv.com. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- Parfitt, Jamie (12 November 2018) "Human Bean Heats Up with Mochas for Men's Health", kdrv.com. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- Dawson, Gloria (21 January 2020) "Coffee Franchisor The Human Bean Adds Scott Anderson as COO", Nation's Restaurant News. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- Entrepreneur magazine (2021). 500 Ranking.html "Franchise 500 Ranking" Check
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