HTeaO to Open in Katy, Texas

The iced tea franchise continues its Texas expansion with a new store in Katy, owned and operated by franchisee Ryan Marcum of RAM Hospitality.

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HTeaO to Open in Katy, Texas

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HTeaO, a leading iced tea franchise, is opening a new location in Katy, Texas, owned and operated by franchisee Ryan Marcum of RAM Hospitality. The new store will offer a wide range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products, and will celebrate its grand opening with free cups of tea and other promotions.

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its new location in Katy on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Located at 19832 West Little York Rd. Katy TX 77449 the new store is owned and operated by franchise owner Ryan Marcum in partnership with RAM Hospitality, LLC.

HTeaO offers a wide range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products and caters to customers both in-store and through convenient drive-thru services. Each location boasts 20+ meticulously crafted flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea, made using a proprietary water filtration system and 100% natural ingredients.

As one of the fastest-growing communities in the Houston area, Katy offered franchise owner Ryan Marcum the opportunity to bring HTeaO’s one-of-a-kind beverage experience to a market filled with growing families, local businesses and active neighborhoods. Opening his first HTeaO location, Marcum looks forward to creating a welcoming destination where guests can enjoy everything from a quick morning stop to an afternoon pick-me-up or a gallon of tea to share with family and friends.

“Katy has experienced incredible growth over the past several years, but it’s still a community where people value local businesses and making connections,” said franchise owner Ryan Marcum. “When I decided to become an HTeaO franchise owner, I wanted to be part of a city that’s continuing to grow while maintaining that welcoming, hometown spirit. I’m excited to bring HTeaO to this side of Katy and create a place where people can gather, relax and make us part of their everyday routines.”

“What hooked me on HTeaO is how personalized the experience can be,” Marcum added. “Whether you’re loyal to your favorite tea or love mixing different flavors and enhancements to create something new, there’s always something to discover. I think that’s what keeps people coming back, and I can’t wait to share that experience with the Katy community.”

To celebrate their grand opening on Saturday, July 11, HTeaO invites guests to indulge in free cups of tea from 10am to 12pm.

The celebration continues throughout the weekend with happy hour pricing, featuring a buy one get one free cup of tea available all day on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th. Guests can also enjoy half-priced gallons of tea for the entire week of Saturday, July 11th through Saturday, July 18th. HTeaO is also offering buy one, get one free on all Brewhouse coffee from Sunday, July 12th through July 18th.

But the savings don’t stop there. HTeaO keeps the good times going all year long with its signature happy hour, buy one, get one free on any size HTeaO tea every day from 2–4 PM. It’s the perfect chance to explore new flavors or stock up on favorites at an unbeatable value. Guests can maximize their experience by downloading the HTeaO app, where they can place orders, earn rewards, and stay up to date on exclusive deals. With the new Katy location opening, there’s never been a better time to sip, save, and enjoy the refreshing taste of HTeaO!

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This story was originally published by Ben Coley in QSR Magazine on July 7, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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