Beans & Brews Coffee House Franchise is Expanding Its Footprint in Central Idaho

Three-Year, Three-Store Expansion Planned by Entrepreneurial Family

SALT LAKE CITY, UT ( June 11, 2025) – Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, the growing coffee franchise known for its High-Altitude Roasting™ and welcoming mountain vibe, is growing its presence in Central Idaho. The plan is to open three new locations beginning in the Sun Valley corridor city of Bellevue later this year, followed by Twin Falls and Jerome in the coming years.

Rhy Lund, a Utah resident and developer with strong ties to the Central Idaho region is leading the expansion. He’s developing the locations alongside his father and uncle as part of a family-run franchise group with a shared vision of creating community.

“We’ve always loved the Beans & Brews brand—from the coffee to the culture—and we’re excited to bring that experience to Central Idaho,” said Lund. “This region sees a mix of locals and heavy tourist traffic, and we think it’s the perfect fit for the warm, community vibe Beans & Brews is known for.”

These new stores mark continued growth for Beans & Brews in the Gem State, building on existing locations inside Ridley’s Markets in Star and Kuna, Idaho. The Bellevue store, located at 749 North Main Street, will feature the brand’s traditional coffeehouse design with cozy indoor seating and a convenient drive-thru, serving the brand’s premium coffee, new cold brew line-up and the delicious breakfast and lunch menu that Beans & Brews fans love.

“Our fans have been asking us to expand into Idaho and other mountain states,” said Doug Willmarth, CEO of Beans & Brews Coffee House. “Local franchise partners like the Lund family are a big part of why our brand continues to thrive, and we’re looking forward to strengthening our presence in the Idaho with them.”

For more information about franchise opportunities with Beans & Brews Coffee House, visit www.beansandbrews.com/franchise.

 About Beans and Brews Coffeehouse

Founded in 1993 and franchising since 2004, Beans & Brews Coffeehouse opened its first location in Salt Lake City, quickly becoming known as the Home of High-Altitude Roasting™. This signature process, perfected in the Salt Lake Mountain valley, roasts coffee at the lowest possible temperature for the shortest amount of time to capture the essence of its mountain origins, delivering a smoother, more intense flavor. For more than 30 years, Beans & Brews has combined exceptional coffee with fast friendly service in a welcoming local community atmosphere. They feature a full menu of hot and iced specialty coffees, frozen drinks, teas, energy drinks, and a variety of healthy food options. What began in the Salt Lake Mountain valley has grown to over 85 locations across seven states, with 112 more in development. For more information about Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, please visit www.beansandbrews.com.