Seattle, Washington-based Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. has launched the initial phase of national advertising specifically intended to highlight the success of the company's business model and the opportunities for franchising and has filed all of the required documents and is fully compliant to sell franchises in over 50 percent of the country. Baristas Coffee Company was formed to create a national brand of drive-thru espresso stands and growth plan includes acquiring established businesses that fit its model, opening new locations and by franchising. Each of the units employ female baristas trained to interact with the customer. All of the baristas wear a variety of appealing costumed-themed attire. Introduced in 2009, current Baristas Coffee Company locations include about six of the freestanding locations throughout greater Seattle, one in Montana and three in Tampa and in Cape Coral in Florida. A fourth unit in South West Florida is under development. Serving gourmet coffee and specialty beverages, espresso beverages, including lattes, mochas along with pastries, treats, and novelty foods including our Baristas Coffee Creations Ice Cream.
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: info@baristas.tv Website: www.baristas.tv
Menu Specialty: Gourmet coffees, specialty coffees, hot and cold beverages, teas, smoothies, fresh-baked pastries, confections, ice cream, etc.
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No. of Locations: About ten in Washington, Montana, Florida
Areas of Operation: National
Types of Location: Freestanding, drive-thru
BusinessType (corp., franchise, jv): Public Company, corporately owned, joint-ventures, franchises
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Special Requirements (patio, drive-thru, etc): Drive-Thru
Contact Name: Barry Henthorn – Chairman, CEO
Troy Scott Steciw – President (425/749-2265 scott@baristas.tv)
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