Entrepreneurial Family-Led Team Brings Mountain Vibe to St. Louis Suburb

ST. LOUIS, Mo., (September 8, 2025) – Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, the growing coffee franchise known for its High-Altitude Roasting™ and welcoming mountain vibe, has officially opened its first Missouri location in Dardenne Prairie, just 40 minutes west of St. Louis.


The new shop, located at 7409 South Outer RD 364, where Winghaven turns into Bryan Road, features a cozy dine-in experience, convenient drive-thru, and a full menu of fan-favorite food items, new cold brews and premium coffee, including the brand’s newest protein coffee line.

Franchise owner Howard Sparks is leading a close-knit team which includes his wife Brandy, brother Michael, sister Tabitha and her husband Marty Carter, and longtime friends Pete and Paige Hargis—to bring the Beans & Brews brand to the Show Me State for the first time.

“We’re very excited to bring this quality coffee to Missouri,” said Sparks. “For us, this is more than great coffee. Beans & Brews is known for being a welcoming and inviting coffeehouse, and we’re thrilled to create a coffeehouse community in the St. Louis area.”

Sparks and his team have been exploring franchise ownership since 2022, drawn to Beans & Brews after his wife, an avid coffee drinker, fell in love with the brand.

“We’re proud to welcome Howard and his team to our growing franchise family,” said Doug Willmarth, CEO of Beans & Brews Coffeehouse. “This is an exciting step for our brand as we continue expanding into new markets. Howard’s passion for quality, service, and community makes him a great fit for leading the way in Missouri.”

The new Dardenne Prairie location marks another milestone in Beans & Brews’ expansion. With 20 new units opened across the Mountain West this year alone, the brand continues to build momentum with more growth on the horizon.

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. 

 

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