The Human Bean

The Human Bean's holiday drink lineup features seasonal drinks and scannable QR codes leading to curated Spotify playlists.

The Human Bean offers free glow stickers with drinks on October 26th.

The Human Bean donates 100% of sales to breast cancer foundations on October 16

The Human Bean donates 100% of sales to breast cancer causes on October 16.

The Human Bean opens in Mokena, IL with 28 years experience.

Founded as a single-stand coffee stop in 1998, The Human Bean has grown to nearly 200 locations nationwide while holding firm to the belief that even the smallest exchange — a 60-second drive-thru interaction — can be meaningful and memorable.

Aspiring entrepreneurs often have an idealistic view of restaurant ownership, imagining packed tables, rave reviews and the satisfaction of serving food people love.

Medford, OR — Kicking off on September 9th, The Human Bean is debuting a new lineup of fall drinks for coffee-lovers, chai-goers, and Bright® Energy-sippers.

In coffee drive thrus, technology is increasingly positioned as the answer to speed, accuracy, labor pressure, and tighter margins.

In coffee drive thrus, technology is increasingly positioned as the answer to speed, accuracy, labor pressure, and tighter margins.

New franchise owners Tracey and Riley Williams have taken over the Carrollton, Texas, location of The Human Bean, marking their entry into the drive-thru coffee brand.

Making the transition from a multi-unit to a multi-brand portfolio requires a fundamental shift in how franchisees think about their business.

Tracey and Riley Williams own The Human Bean in Carrollton, TX.

Medford, OR — From June 24 through July 6, The Human Bean offers a $2.50 flavor option for any Shaken Espresso, Lemonade, or Iced Tea up to 24 oz.

US coffee market valued at $36.7 billion in 2025, growing 6.5% annually

The Human Bean hosts 13th Annual Food Drive on June 19.

The Human Bean donates $1 per drink to local food banks on June 19.

The Human Bean opens in Murfreesboro with 28 years experience.

The Human Bean launches summer drinks for USA's 250th birthday.

Beverage programs are becoming primary margin drivers for quick-service brands due to high repeatability and lower commodity risk compared to food.

The Effingham coffee location has transitioned to new franchise partners Sloan Kessinger and Tiffany Stewart, who plan a weeklong grand opening celebration in May.

Sloan Kessinger and Tiffany Stewart own The Human Bean in Effingham, IL.

The Human Bean opens in Cedar Park on April 30th.

The Human Bean drive-thru is opening at 104 W. Whitestone Blvd in Cedar Park this Thursday, April 30th. Visitors will be able to try the drive-thru's signature offerings. These in