HTeaO to Open in Lowell, Arkansas

The iced tea franchise is expanding its Arkansas footprint with a new location in Lowell operated by general manager JD McDowell.

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HTeaO to Open in Lowell, Arkansas

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HTeaO, a leading iced tea franchise, is opening a new location in Lowell, Arkansas, operated by general manager JD McDowell. The new store offers a wide range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products and will celebrate its grand opening with various promotions and discounts.

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its new location in Lowell on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Located at 300 W. Monroe Ave., Lowell, Arkansas 72745 the new store is operated by general manager JD McDowell.

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.

For GM JD McDowell, opening the first HTeaO in Lowell represents both an exciting business milestone and an opportunity to become part of a community he admires. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of connection, Lowell is the kind of place where local businesses can quickly become part of residents’ daily lives. As Lowell’s first HTeaO, the store will offer guests endless customization options and a convenient destination to enjoy throughout the day.

“Opening the first HTeaO in Lowell is a milestone I’ll always remember,” said GM JD McDowell. “From the beginning, I was drawn to the people here and the genuine sense of community that makes Lowell so special. It felt like the perfect place to start this journey, and we’re excited to create a place where guests feel welcome, whether they’re stopping by for a quick drink or spending time with family and friends.”

“I love that HTeaO gives people the freedom to make every visit their own,” McDowell added. “With so many teas, flavor combinations and seasonal offerings, there’s always something new to try. More importantly, we hope HTeaO becomes a place where people gather, catch up with friends, and feel at home every time they walk through the door.”

To celebrate the 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 Lowell 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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