Originally formed to create a national brand of drive-thru espresso stands, Baristas Coffee Company Inc. has also now started opening locations in shopping malls. In early April, its eight-state master franchise partner, BMOC Partners will open an in-line location in the DuBois Mall in DuBois, Pennsylvania. Then, in early May, BMOC Partners will open its second location in the Northeast region in the Johnstown Mall in Johnstown, also in Pennsylvania. The 1000 square foot unit is along the mall's main corridor and will allow for cafe seating nearby. Lance Lehr, President, BMOC Partners said that discussions are underway for several more mall locations and the company expects to announce the next three locations within the next 30 to 60 days. The unit will continue the modified Baristas concept that features quality, healthy, food and beverages such as coffee, soup, salads, sandwiches, and desserts and will operate in a wide range of formats from drive-thru units to quick service café-style locations to full service units. Depending on the market and format, the Baristas locations will operate in 1000 to 5000 square feet. The chain is unique with its ‘theme’ of combining attractive female baristas in entertaining costumes and the fine coffees. Baristas locations are presently operating in seven greater Seattle area locations as well as in Florida and Montana.
CATEGORY: Quick Service, Full Srvice, Themed drive-thru
Chain Name: Baristas Coffee Company
Company Name: BMOC Partners (Franchisee).
Street Address: 240 West 11th St., Suite 401, Erie, Pennsylvania 16501
Tel: 814/217-0817 Fax: 814/217-0817
Email: [email protected] Website: www.baristas.tv
Menu Specialty: Gourmet coffees, specialty coffees, hot and cold beverages, teas, smoothies, fresh-baked pastries, confections, ice cream, etc.
Introduced:
No. of Locations: Holds the Master franchise for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Areas of Operation: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Types of Location: Freestanding, drive-thru, Malls
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Size Req’d: 1000 to 5000 sq.ft.
Special Requirements (patio, drive-thru, etc):
Contact Name: Lance Lehr – President, BMOC Partners
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PARENT COMPANY: Baristas Coffee Company Inc. Kent, Washington
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CATEGORY: Quick Service, Themed drive-thru
Chain Name: Baristas Coffee Company
Company Name: Baristas Coffee Company Inc.
Street Address: 411 Washington Ave. North, Kent, Washington 98032
Tel: 800/988-7735 & 206/579-0222 Fax:
Email: [email protected] Website: www.baristas.tv
Menu Specialty: Gourmet coffees, specialty coffees, hot and cold beverages, teas, smoothies, fresh-baked pastries, confections, ice cream, etc.
Introduced: 1996
No. of Locations: About ten in Washington, Montana, Florida
Areas of Operation: National
Types of Location: Freestanding, Drive-thru, Malls
BusinessType (corp., franchise, jv): Public Company, corporately owned, joint-ventures, franchises
Size Req’d:
Special Requirements (patio, drive-thru, etc): Drive-Thru
Contact Name: Barry Henthorn – Chairman, CEO
Troy Scott Steciw – President (425/749-2265 [email protected])
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PARENT COMPANY: Baristas Coffee Company Inc. Kent, Washington
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Last Report: Restaurant & QSR Expansion Report #131 Last Update:
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