The Human Bean
The Human Bean
Industry
About The Human Bean
The Human Bean is a prominent American drive-thru coffee franchise founded in 1998 in Ashland, Oregon, by husband-and-wife team Dan and Tom Hawkins. The company has grown to over 300 locations across 25 U.S. states. It offers a variety of high-quality coffee, espresso, tea, real-fruit smoothies, and other specialty beverages.
The Human Bean's menu features a diverse selection of drinks, including their signature Bright® Energy drinks. These blend clean caffeine from green coffee beans with B6 and B12 vitamins, ginseng root, and L-carnitine. They also offer Italian sodas and tea.
In addition to beverage offerings, The Human Bean commits to community involvement through annual initiatives such as 'Coffee for a Cure', supporting breast cancer awareness and treatment, and 'Food Drive Fridays'.
Locations
The company operates numerous locations across the United States, including:
- Boise, Idaho
- Grants Pass, Oregon
- Medford, Oregon
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Reno, Nevada
- Meridian, Idaho
- Provo, Utah
- Salem, Oregon
- Portland, Oregon
- Hillsboro, Oregon
- Eugene, Oregon
- San Antonio, Texas
- Nampa, Idaho
- Boise, Idaho
- Huntington, West Virginia
Franchise Opportunities
The Human Bean offers franchise opportunities in various markets. A dedicated development team assists with site selection and store setup to help new franchisees succeed in the coffee industry.
Overall, The Human Bean combines quality products with a strong community focus, making it a beloved brand in the coffee industry.