The Human Bean

The Human Bean
Company typePrivate
IndustryRestaurants
HeadquartersMedford, Oregon, U.S.
Number of locations
Over 300
Key people
Daniel Hawkins, CEO, Scott M. Anderson, COO, Tom Casey, Co-Founder
ProductsCoffee
Tea and Herbal Teas
Specialty beverages
Assorted food
Smoothies
Merchandise
Website[1]
A location in Hillsboro, Oregon

The Human Bean is an American national coffee company and coffeehouse chain based in Medford, Oregon. The Human Bean has 174 drive-through coffee locations in 20 U.S. states.[1] The drive through espresso brand started franchising in 2002.[2]

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 178 locations.[1] The franchise is located in 23 U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, and West Virginia.[3][4]

While most locations are drive-through only, there are a few locations that offer indoor seating in addition to the drive through.[5]

The chain sponsors women's[6] and men's health initiatives.[7] Its chief operating officer is Scott Anderson.[8]

Awards and recognition

In January 2021, The Human Bean was named one of the Top 100 of Entrepreneur ’s Franchise 500.[9]

In February 2021, Scott Anderson, COO of Nation's Restaurant News Most Influential Restaurant Executives in the Country. [10]

In July 2021, The Human Bean was named one of Nation's Restaurant News Top 25 Fastest Growing Restaurant Chains in America by Nation's Restaurant News.[11]

In September 2023, The Human Bean was ranked in the Franchise Times Top 400 List.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "The Human Bean Drive Thru". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  2. ^ "The Human Bean Drive Thru Franchise Information". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Endrikat, Lindsey. "THE HUMAN BEAN WILL BE BREWING SOON IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO". The Human Bean. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Human Bean official website". The Human Bean. Archived from the original on 20 February 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  6. ^ Parfitt, Jamie (17 October 2019) "Human Bean Returns with 'Coffee for a Cure' on Friday", kdrv.com. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  7. ^ Parfitt, Jamie (12 November 2018) "Human Bean Heats Up with Mochas for Men's Health", kdrv.com. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  8. ^ Dawson, Gloria (21 January 2020) "Coffee Franchisor The Human Bean Adds Scott Anderson as COO", Nation's Restaurant News. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  9. ^ "The Human Bean Franchise Information". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  10. ^ "Most Influential Restaurant Executives in the Country Human Bean Franchise". Nation's Restaurant News. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  11. ^ "The Human Bean Franchise Information". Nation's Restaurant News. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  12. ^ "298. The Human Bean". franchisetimes.com. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2024.