Chain: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Names VP of Operations

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has named Mark Watkins its new vice president of operations, reporting directly to president and CEO Mel Elias. In his new role, Watkins will oversee the growth of the company’s domestic operations, focusing on both continued growth and the development of team members at all levels to continue the positive […]

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Names John Theuer as CFO

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has named John Theuer as its new chief financial officer, reporting directly to president and CEO Mel Elias. In his new role, Theuer will oversee the accounting, finance, treasury, and IT departments. He will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial plans, policies, general accounting, budgeting, and growth […]

Daily Kitchen Dishes Up Eco-Conscious Fare in Vegas

Delicious is officially in season at Daily Kitchen & Wellness Bar, the newest fast-casual concept from The LEV Restaurant Group in Las Vegas. Situated off the Strip in the Gardens Plaza in Summerlin, Daily Kitchen & Wellness Bar is dishing up seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with its eclectic menu that offers […]

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to Open First D.C. Location

The Dupont Circle neighborhood is about to get a caffeine boost with the arrival of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf,  just steps inside Washington Hilton.   The largest privately-held specialty coffee and tea retailer in the U.S., The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is set to open in mid-February just off of Connecticut Avenue.   The family-grown, […]

CBTL Promotes ‘Deck the Walls’ Campaign

You can support The Help Group, the largest nonprofit organization of its kind in the United States serving children with autism and other special needs, by visiting your local The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) store to purchase one or more $1 holiday stickers during its "Deck the Walls" program. Now in its 10th […]

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Debuts New Americano Machine

Following the successful introduction of theCBTLSingle Serve Beverage System, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, the Southern California-based specialty coffee and tea company, announced the debut of its new CBTL Americano single-serve model machine, whichis available initially only at Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and online. With the CBTL Americano machine, along with a […]

The Art of Branding

Quick serves are usually quick to embrace trends. In the last few years there have been food-truck roll outs, low-calorie menu items, and, of course, cupcakes. Now, at least two chains are tapping into another hot trend: local art. In February, the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) launched a new line of single-serve beverage […]

Be Your Own Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Barista

Consumers seeking a stylish and exceptionally functional single-serve beverage system that makes a variety of coffee, espresso, and tea beverages need not look further than their local The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf store. The Southern California–based specialty coffee and tea company introduced the biggest innovation in its 50-year history, the CBTL System, which combines […]

Go BRIC or Go Home?

Experts believe Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) are the smartest investments for quick-serve brands looking to go international.