Coffee Beanery
Coffeehouse chain
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The Coffee Beanery, Ltd. is a Flushing, Michigan based chain of coffee shops operating in the United States and Guam. It was founded in Dearborn, Michigan in 1976 by JoAnne and Julius Shaw.
- Coffee Chain
- Coffee Roaster
- Franchisor
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Company type | Subsidiary |
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| Industry |
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| Founded | March 22, 1976 |
| Founder | JoAnne and Julius Shaw |
| Headquarters | 3429 Pierson Pl. Flushing, MI 48433, , United States |
Number of locations | 24[2] |
Key people | |
| Products | Coffee and related products |
| Brands | Coffee Beanery |
| Services | Manufacturing, Franchising & Retail |
| Parent | Shaw Coffee Company[3] |
| Website | coffeebeanery |
History
In 1976, JoAnne and Julius Shaw began selling specialty coffee to consumers in their first store at Fairlane Town Center[4] in Dearborn, Michigan.[1][5] In February 2007, the company had 131 franchise locations in the United States and another 25 in other countries.[6] As of May 2026, there are only 24 stand-alone locations, with the majority of business coming from distribution.
Business model
Legal determinations
In 2006, the Maryland securities commissioner determined that the company had made "material misrepresentations" to prospective franchisees in violation of state law, and ordered it to release Maryland franchisees from their contracts without penalty. In 2008, the Illinois attorney general made a similar determination. The Maryland order also directed the company to "permanently cease and desist from offering and selling" franchises in Maryland.[6][8] In the judge's court order, he ruled “This case is buyers’ remorse” and the case was settled in 2013.[9]
