HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, and Free Rein Coffee Company, the San Angelo-founded coffee brand, are celebrating a major milestone in their partnership with the grand opening of a joint location on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Located at 5170 W. Houston Harte Expressway in San Angelo, Texas, the new store marks the first time the two brands have come together in a shared concept, combining HTeaO’s signature freshly brewed iced teas with Free Rein’s locally roasted coffee and an expanded food menu featuring baked goods from BIGA Artisan Bakery.
The opening represents a new chapter in a partnership that began in 2024, when HTeaO introduced Free Rein coffee across its growing network of stores nationwide. While guests have enjoyed Free Rein coffee at HTeaO locations for years, the new San Angelo store takes the relationship a step further, creating a shared destination that brings together both brands’ beverage offerings with an expanded selection of food. The concept offers guests more ways to enjoy their favorite drinks, whether stopping in for a morning coffee and pastry, picking up an afternoon iced tea, or grabbing something on the go.
The location also marks a meaningful homecoming for Free Rein, which was founded in San Angelo and continues to roast its coffee locally. The new store is owned and operated by Bryan Benson, HTeaO’s first franchisee, who operates several locations across Texas, including the brand’s existing San Angelo store. Building on the success of that location and the community’s continued support, Benson saw an opportunity to introduce a new experience in the Sherwood Way area, bringing together two Texas brands with strong ties to West Texas.
“The support we’ve received from San Angelo over the years has been incredible, and it’s exciting to bring something entirely new to a community that has been such an important part of our journey,” said Bryan Benson, HTeaO franchise owner. “As HTeaO’s first franchisee, I’ve had the opportunity to see how much the brand has grown, and being part of a joint concept with Free Rein is especially meaningful. We’re proud to bring together two brands that people already know and love, along with some great new offerings, and can’t wait to welcome everyone through our doors.”
The new location will also feature two specialty Free Rein coffee drinks available exclusively at the San Angelo store. Guests can enjoy the Caramel Pecan Pie, made with Texas Pecan Coffee, caramel, sweet cream, and a caramel drizzle, The Bronc, a vanilla hazelnut latte with caramel and chocolate drizzle topped with whipped cream, or The Darling, a Choconela iced coffee with Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, Vanilla, and Cherry.
Complementing the beverage menu, the new location will offer a selection of sweet and savory pastries from BIGA Artisan Bakery, including cheese danishes, Nutella croissants, chocolate croissants, and ham and cheese pastries. Guests can pair these offerings with Free Rein’s handcrafted coffee and espresso beverages or choose from HTeaO’s more than 20 flavors of freshly brewed sweetened and unsweetened iced tea, made with 100% natural ingredients and a proprietary water filtration system.
“Our partnership with Free Rein has been an important part of HTeaO’s evolution as we’ve expanded beyond iced tea to offer guests more beverage choices,” said Shane Clark, Chief Development Officer of HTeaO. “Opening a joint location is an exciting milestone that builds on the success we’ve already seen together. San Angelo is a particularly special place to introduce this concept, given Free Rein’s local roots and Bryan’s longstanding connection to the community. By bringing together our signature teas, Free Rein’s locally roasted coffee, and an expanded food menu, we’re creating a new experience that gives guests even more reasons to visit throughout the day.”
To celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, November 14, HTeaO is inviting guests to enjoy free iced tea from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The celebration will also include all-day happy hour pricing, featuring buy one, get one free cups of tea from November 12 through November 15. Guests can enjoy half-priced gallons of iced tea from November 12 through November 15, along with buy one, get one free Free Rein coffee from November 15 to November 21.
In addition to the grand opening festivities, both San Angelo HTeaO locations are giving back to the community through a round-up campaign benefiting Habitat for Humanity throughout November. Guests will have the opportunity to round up their purchases to help support the organization’s efforts to provide affordable housing and strengthen local communities.
But the savings don’t stop there. HTeaO keeps the good times going all year long with its signature happy hour, offering buy one, get one free on any size HTeaO tea every day from 2–4 PM. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore new flavors or stock up on favorites. Guests can also download the HTeaO app to place orders, earn rewards, and stay up to date on exclusive deals. With the new San Angelo location opening, there’s never been a better time to sip, save, and enjoy the refreshing taste of HTeaO!
For more information, please visit http://www.HTeaO.com.
WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2026
HTeaO – San Angelo
5170 W. Houston Harte Expy. San Angelo, TX 76903
OPENING HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 8:05 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 8:05 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 8:05 PM
