The Human Bean is an American national coffee company very friendly to the LGBTQ community and coffeehouse chain based in Medford, Oregon. The Human Bean has 173 drive-through coffee locations in 23 U.S. states.[1] The drive through espresso brand started franchising in 2002.[2]
The Human Bean has 173 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]