TL;DR
HTeaO is opening a new store in Midland, TX on June 27, 2026, owned and operated by franchise owners Judd Porter, TO Clark, and Trae Porter. The new store is part of HTeaO's expansion across multiple states, with the brand founded in Midland in 2009.
WHAT: HTeaO announces the grand opening of its new location in Midland on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Located at Highway, Midland, TX 79701, the new store is owned and operated by franchise owners Judd Porter, TO Clark, and Trae Porter.
HTeaO was founded in Midland in 2009 and has expanded to locations across multiple states. The Garden City Highway location is part of the Midland presence.
HTeaO offers a range of tea, water, and coffee products and serves customers in-store and via drive-thru. Each location offers more than 20 flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea, prepared with a proprietary water filtration system and natural ingredients.
Midland is a location within the company’s national presence. The new store is designed to serve guests throughout the day, with a variety of tea combinations, seasonal offerings, and customizable beverage options.
“We’re honored to open another HTeaO location in the city where the brand first got its start,” said franchise partner Judd Porter. “Midland has played an important role in HTeaO’s journey from day one, and it’s exciting to continue building on that legacy. We look forward to serving guests with the quality, variety and hospitality that have made HTeaO such a beloved part of West Texas.”
“HTeaO has become a true Texas success story, and we’re proud to be part of a brand that was built right here in the Lone Star State,” added franchise partner Trae Porter. “There’s a strong sense of Texas pride in Midland, and that’s something that aligns naturally with who we are as a company. We’re grateful for the opportunity to continue serving this community and look forward to becoming part of our guests’ daily routines for years to come.”
“Every new store opening is exciting, but Midland carries special meaning for HTeaO because it’s where our story began,” said Shane Clark, Chief Development Officer for HTeaO. “While we’ve grown into a national brand, our roots remain firmly planted in West Texas. Opening another location in Midland is a reminder of how far we’ve come and a reflection of our ongoing commitment to the community that helped launch HTeaO more than 15 years ago.”
To celebrate the grand opening on Saturday, June 27, HTeaO invites guests to enjoy free cups of tea from 10am to 12pm.
The weekend includes promotional offers, such as buy one get one free cups of tea on Saturday and Sunday, and half-priced gallons of tea from June 27 through July 4. There are also buy one, get one free offers on Brewhouse coffee from June 28 through July 4.
There is a daily offer of buy one get one free on any size HTeaO tea from 2–4 PM. An app is available for ordering and rewards.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on June 23, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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