The Human Bean
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| The Human Bean | |
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| Type | Private |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Medford, Oregon, U.S. |
Number of locations | Over 180 |
| Key people | Daniel Hawkins, CEO, Scott M. Anderson, COO, Tom Casey, Co-Founder |
| Products | Coffee Tea and Herbal Teas Specialty beverages Assorted food Smoothies Merchandise |
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The Human Bean is an American national coffee company and coffeehouse chain based in Medford, Oregon. The Human Bean has 180+ drive-thru coffee locations open or in development in 25 U.S. states. The drive thru espresso brand started franchising in 2002.
History
In 1998, The Human Bean opened its first store in Ashland, Oregon.
A duo of husband and wife teams decided to open a stand-alone, drive-thru coffee shop.
In early-2002, the company began franchising their brand throughout southern Oregon and nationwide.
The Human Bean has 179 locations. The franchise is located in 25 U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, and West Virginia.
While most locations are drive-thru only, there are a few locations that offer indoor seating in addition to the drive thru.
Menu and Products
While coffee remains a core part of the business, The Human Bean also offers a range of beverages, including smoothies, Italian sodas, and tea.
In January 2024, they introduced their new Bright® Energy drink using caffeine extracted from green coffee beans, as well as B6 and B12 vitamins, Ginseng Root, and L-Carnitine.
App
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The Human Bean changed its punch cards to provide easier access for customer to earn rewards and be updated with the latest offers and news.
In November 2023, The Human Bean updated its mobile application and loyalty program in response to evolving consumer trends, with the aim of streamlining the process for customers to earn rewards such as complimentary drinks.
The updated app offers ordering, reward tracking, and balance reloading, enhancing the overall coffee experience. Their loyalty program now features tiered status levels—Silver, Gold, and Platinum—where customers earn beans (points) at varying rates, rewarding their most dedicated fans more quickly. Each tier unlocks exclusive offers and special access to menu items. The app also keeps users connected with personalized deals, location services, and the latest updates.
Givebacks
Committed to making a difference, The Human Bean holds four annual giveback events: Earth Day, St. Jude, Food Drive, and Coffee for a Cure.
Earth Day
Every Earth Day, The Human Bean donates one tree for every drink purchased to Trees for the Future. All locations participate, making this a nationwide day of giving back to their global community. To date, they have planted 328,782 trees.
St. Jude
The Human Bean starts a new partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® in 2024. During this giveback, all locations will donate $1 for every drink purchased on a special day each August to St. Jude.
Food Drive
Each year The Human Bean chooses a Friday in June to give $1 for each drink sold to local food pantries and programs that work to end hunger. On average, it takes $1 to provide three meals for those in need. In 2024, The Human Bean was able to donate the equivalent of 202,998 meals to local food-focused organizations.
Coffee for a Cure
Once a year during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, all sales from The Human Bean locations all around the country donate 100% of food and drink sales on one special Friday to support patients with mammograms, post-diagnosis care and support, and breast cancer education.
Awards and recognition
In January 2021, The Human Bean was named one of the Top 100 of Entrepreneur ’s Franchise 500.
In February 2021, Scott Anderson, COO of Nation's Restaurant News Most Influential Restaurant Executives in the Country.
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.
In September 2023, The Human Bean was ranked in the Franchise Times Top 400 List.
References
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- ↑ "Our Story". The Human Bean — Franchise. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Endrikat, Lindsey (9 March 2021). "THE HUMAN BEAN WILL BE BREWING SOON IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO". The Human Bean. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ↑ "Human Bean official website". The Human Bean. Archived from the original on 20 February 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ↑ Coley, Ben (4 January 2024). "The Human Bean Releases Energy Drink Called 'Bright Energy'". QSR Magazine. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ↑ "Earth Day". The Human Bean. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ↑ "St. Jude Giveback". The Human Bean. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ↑ "Annual Food Drive". The Human Bean. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ↑ "Coffee For a Cure". The Human Bean. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ↑ "The Human Bean Franchise Information". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ↑ "Most Influential Restaurant Executives in the Country Human Bean Franchise". Nation's Restaurant News. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ↑ "The Human Bean Franchise Information". Nation's Restaurant News. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ↑ "298. The Human Bean". franchisetimes.com. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2024.