The Human Bean


The Human Bean is an American national coffee company and coffeehouse chain based in Medford, Oregon. The Human Bean has 105 drive-thru coffee locations in 12 U.S. states. The drive through espresso brand started franchising in 2002.

History

In 1998, The Human Bean opened its first store in Ashland, Oregon. In early 2002, the company began franchising their brand throughout southern Oregon and nationwide.
The Human Bean has 105 locations, of which 92 are franchised and 13 are corporate owned. The franchise is located in 12 U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Kentucky, North Carolina and Washington.
The Human Bean has their own coffee sourcing program called Farm Friendly Direct. This program works directly with farmers around the world to form long-term relationships and support the farming community. This ensures a good supply of coffee beans from the farmers and helps the farming community have a better life. Some of the projects have been building water systems, schools and community centers, paying teachers wages and providing schools supplies. Farm Friendly Direct funds have built a water treatment plant in Guatemala, completed deep solar water wells in Tanzania and Kenya, planted 15,000 trees in the region of El Salvador, built a new schoolhouse and supported the salary of a teacher in the Papua New Guinea community.
While most locations are drive through only, there are a few locations that offer indoor seating in addition to the drive through.
The chain sponsors women's and men's health initiatives. Its chief operating officer is Scott Anderson.