SEATTLE, Wash. – June 29, 2010 – TC Global, Inc., dba Tully’s Coffee (Tully’s), a leading specialty coffee retailer, today announced the expansion of its franchise program to include single-unit franchisees. The new model will initially focus on the Western Washington trade area. On July 20, 2010, Tully’s will host its first ever Tully’s Franchise Expo, welcoming prospective owners to the company headquarters in Seattle to review the new program, explore available trades and speak with Tully’s CEO and franchise management team about owning their own Tully’s Coffee business.
“Tully’s Coffee will be the largest brand in Western Washington to provide single-unit franchisee opportunities,” said Carl Pennington, president and CEO of TC Global, Inc. “By allowing single-unit operators, we are able to demonstrate our commitment to fostering small business growth by expanding more quickly with local partners who share our passion for amazing coffee and creating the ultimate coffee shop experience.”
The new single-unit franchise program opens up investment opportunities for individuals interested in taking an active role in running the franchise. Tully’s Franchise Support System empowers franchisees through training, marketing, seamless supply and distribution systems, and bulk purchasing power that leverages the buying power of more than 200 stores in the Western United States.
“I used to own and operate a local coffee shop brand before I converted my stores to Tully’s franchise locations,” said Dave Tawney, Tully’s Coffee franchisee based in Spokane, Washington. “Since rebranding and franchising my stores, I’ve seen my sales and profits increase, and I’ve been able to operate my business more efficiently with the support of the franchise system.”
Tully’s First Franchise Expo will take place on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. For more information about the Expo and to request an invitation, please visit www.TullysCoffeeShops.com or call 1-800-MY-TULLY.
ABOUT TC GLOBAL, INC.:
TC Global, Inc., dba Tully’s Coffee, is a leading specialty coffee retailer and wholesaler. Through company owned, licensed and franchised specialty retail stores in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah, throughout Asia with Tully’s Coffee International, and with its global alliance partner Tully’s Coffee Japan, Tully’s premium coffees are available at more than 600 branded retail locations globally, including more than 200 in the United States. TC Global also has the rights to distribute Tully’s coffee through all wholesale channels internationally, outside of North America, the Caribbean and Japan. TC Global’s corporate headquarters is located at 3100 Airport Way S, in Seattle, WA. For more information: (800) MY-TULLY or TullysCoffeeShops.com.
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