Beans & Brews Coffee House is celebrating a record-breaking start to 2026, reinforcing its position as a rising force in the specialty coffee franchise space.
In the first quarter of the year alone, the brand opened six new locations across three states, with seven total openings in the first 100 days of 2026, the most successful development period in company history. Notably, the brand opened five locations in just the last month, exemplifying strong operational execution and franchisee demand. New Q1 locations include coffee houses in Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Texas.
Among the standout milestones, the company's newest location in Price, Utah — situated inside a corporate Lin's Fresh Market, a grocery store chain operated by Associated Food Stores — delivered the strongest opening weekend in brand history. The drive-thru location replaced a former Starbucks, signalling strong consumer demand for convenient, high-quality coffee offerings in non-traditional settings.
As part of its expansion strategy, it continues to diversify its footprint through a mix of traditional storefronts and non-traditional locations, including partnerships within grocery store chains and developers. These locations offer increased accessibility and convenience while introducing the brand to new audiences in high-traffic environments.
Growth is being fuelled by a combination of first-time franchise owners, experienced operators expanding into multi-unit ownership, and strategic corporate partnerships. This balanced development approach highlights the strength and the confidence franchisees have in scaling their investments.
Doug Willmarth, CEO of Beans & Brews Coffee House, said, "We're seeing incredible momentum because our model is both flexible and built to scale. With operational efficiency leading to strong unit-level performance, we've created a system that truly works for our franchise partners. At the same time, our beverage menu innovation introduces new, trend-forward menu items that resonate with today's consumers, keeping the brand fresh and competitive. That combination of a proven model plus beverage innovation makes Beans & Brews an especially compelling opportunity for entrepreneurs looking for a brand that's both stable and built to grow."