Founded in Hawaii in 1989, Bad Ass Coffee has been expanding in the mainland states with big growth plans that have thus far brought it to a total of 20 locations, including six already open in Florida. And there are more to come: What Now reported recently on a new Bad Ass Coffee opening in Sarasota County‘s Lakewood Ranch area, for example.
Now, another location is headed to Clearwater Beach, helmed by franchisees Richard Elkhoury and Chris Bruckner, who also own and operate the Bad Ass Coffee in Lutz.
“In 1995, B.J. Bilanzich was so taken by the playfulness of the brand, that upon arrival to Salt Lake City, she and her husband began to open stores in Utah and eventually purchased Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii and began franchising on the mainland,” the Bad Ass Coffee website tells the story.
“Today, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii continues to serve premium Hawaiian and other top international coffees with a kick – but Bad Ass Coffee franchises don’t stop there. We also serve popular blended drinks, teas, food and branded merchandise with exceptional service through 24 stores in the U.S., US Virgin Islands and Japan.”
The Bad Ass Coffee menu features a wide variety of coffee and other beverages, like the brand’s Bad Ass Lattes, which include the Bad Ass Mocha, the Caramel Wave, and the Beach Bliss Latte, all served either hot or iced. On the food side are selections of breakfast and lunch sandwiches and baked goods.
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