The Human Bean facts for kids
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| Industry | Restaurants |
| Headquarters | Ashland, Oregon, U.S. |
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Number of locations
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Over 180 |
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Key people
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Daniel Hawkins, CEO, Scott M. Anderson, COO, Tom Casey, Co-Founder |
| Products | Coffee Tea and Herbal Teas Specialty beverages Assorted food Smoothies Merchandise |
The Human Bean is a popular American coffee company. It started in Medford, Oregon. This company is known for its drive-thru coffee shops.
The Human Bean has more than 180 drive-thru coffee places. These shops are open or being built in 25 different U.S. states. The company started letting people open their own Human Bean shops (called franchising) in 2002.
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History of The Human Bean
The very first Human Bean coffee shop opened in 1998. It was located in Ashland, Oregon.
A husband and wife team had the idea to open a special drive-thru coffee shop. They wanted it to be a stand-alone place.
In early 2002, the company began to grow. They started letting other people open Human Bean shops. This helped the brand spread across southern Oregon and then all over the country.
As of August 2025, The Human Bean has 186 locations. These shops are found in 23 U.S. states. Some of these states include Arizona, California, Colorado, and Oregon. Most Human Bean locations are just drive-thru. But a few places also have indoor seating for customers.
What's on the Menu?
The Human Bean is famous for its coffee. But they offer many other tasty drinks too! You can find smoothies, Italian sodas, and different kinds of tea.
In January 2024, they added a new drink called Bright® Energy. This drink gets its caffeine from green coffee beans. It also has helpful vitamins like B6 and B12.
The Human Bean App
The Human Bean has a special app for its customers. This app makes it easy to earn rewards. It also helps customers find out about new deals and news.
In November 2023, the company updated its app. They also improved their loyalty program. This made it even simpler and faster for customers to get free drinks.
The updated app lets you order easily. You can also track your rewards and add money to your account. The loyalty program has different levels: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Customers earn "beans" (points) faster at higher levels. This gives more rewards to their most loyal fans. Each level also gives special offers. The app helps users find nearby locations. It also shares the latest updates.
Giving Back to the Community
The Human Bean cares about making a difference. They hold four special events each year to give back. These events are for Earth Day, St. Jude, Food Drive, and Coffee for a Cure.
Earth Day
Every year on Earth Day, The Human Bean helps the planet. For every drink sold, they donate money to plant one tree. This money goes to an organization called Trees for the Future. All their locations take part in this event. So far, they have helped plant over 213,994 trees around the world.
St. Jude
The Human Bean started a new partnership in 2024. They teamed up with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. On June 20, 2024, all locations donated $1 for every drink sold to St. Jude. This helped children battling serious illnesses.
Food Drive
Each year in August, The Human Bean picks a Friday. On this day, they donate $1 for each drink sold. This money goes to local food pantries. These groups work to help end hunger. Usually, $1 can provide three meals for people in need. In 2024, The Human Bean donated enough to provide 202,998 meals!
Coffee for a Cure
There is one very special day in October. This is during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On this day, 100% of all sales from The Human Bean shops are donated. This money helps patients with mammograms. It also supports care after a diagnosis. And it helps teach people about breast cancer.
Awards and Recognition
The Human Bean has received several awards for its success.
- In January 2021, Entrepreneur magazine named The Human Bean one of the Top 100 franchises.
- In February 2021, Scott Anderson, the COO, was named one of the most influential restaurant executives. This was by Nation's Restaurant News magazine.
- In July 2021, Nation's Restaurant News also named The Human Bean one of the Top 25 Fastest Growing Restaurant Chains in America.
- In September 2023, The Human Bean was listed in the Franchise Times Top 400 List.
