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title: "HTeaO Opens a New Store in Lufkin on Saturday, July 18, 2026"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/4108e492-715d-4c1b-bb0a-658745888d08
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260715_hteao_opens_a_new_store_in_lufkin_on_saturday_july_18_2026.html
category: "Coffee & tea"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Coffee & tea"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-07-15T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:43:28.774Z
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# HTeaO Opens a New Store in Lufkin on Saturday, July 18, 2026

**TL;DR:** HTeaO, an iced tea franchise, is opening a new store in Lufkin, Texas on July 18, 2026, operated by Colby and Sarah Carthel. The store offers a range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products and features a drive-thru service.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-07-15. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260715_hteao_opens_a_new_store_in_lufkin_on_saturday_july_18_2026.html).*

## Story

HTeaO, an iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its store in Lufkin on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Located at Lufkin, TX 75901, the store is operated by Colby and Sarah Carthel.

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 features 20+ meticulously crafted flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea, made using a proprietary water filtration system and 100% natural ingredients.

For franchise owners Colby and Sarah Carthel, opening an HTeaO in Lufkin is an opportunity to bring a beloved Texas brand to the community they call home. They were drawn to HTeaO's focus on quality, hospitality and bringing people together, and look forward to creating a welcoming gathering place where friends, families and neighbors can connect over their favorite drinks.

"We've been excited about this day for a long time, and there was never a question about where we wanted to open an HTeaO," said franchise owner Colby Carthel. "Lufkin is home, and it's the kind of place where people genuinely enjoy supporting local businesses and spending time together. We're proud to bring a Texas-born brand to this community and hope HTeaO becomes part of people's daily routines, whether they're grabbing a drink on the go or catching up with friends."

"What we love most about HTeaO is that there's something for everyone," added Sarah Carthel. "Whether you're loyal to your favorite tea or like trying a new flavor every visit, every guest can make their drink their own. We're excited to welcome the Lufkin community, get to know our guests and create an experience that keeps them coming back."

To celebrate their grand opening on Saturday, July 18, 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 18th and Sunday, July 19th. Guests can also enjoy half-priced gallons of tea for the entire week of Saturday, July 18th through Saturday, July 25th. HTeaO is also offering buy one, get one free on all Brewhouse coffee from Sunday, July 19th through July 25th.

During daily hours, HTeaO offers a discount on any size tea from 2–4 PM every day. A mobile app is available for ordering, rewards, and staying informed about deals.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- grand opening (topic)
- new location (topic)
- qsr (topic)
- store opening (topic)
- HTeaO (company)
- Colby Carthel (person)
- Sarah Carthel (person)
- Lufkin (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260715_hteao_opens_a_new_store_in_lufkin_on_saturday_july_18_2026.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/4108e492-715d-4c1b-bb0a-658745888d08).