Los Angeles — The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, the leading global specialty coffee and tea house, has appointed seasoned industry executive Cory Davenport as its new franchise sales manager. Davenport will be responsible for driving brand awareness and spearheading the company’s franchise expansion efforts across North America. He joins the company from Panera.
Working alongside Michelle Reap, senior manager of franchise development, Davenport will focus on strategically communicating the brand’s value proposition to potential franchisees, highlighting its attractive and scalable business model. He will also manage franchise candidate recruitment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless franchisee onboarding process. Together, they aim to amplify The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s presence, solidifying its reputation as a premier and highly sought-after franchise opportunity across the continent.
Davenport brings more than 21 years of experience in franchise sales and communications to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. At Panera, he played a key role in the brand’s expansion from fewer than 200 locations to more than 2,000 locations, fostering strong relationships with franchisees and ensuring streamlined collaboration across legal, development, human resources and operations teams. His expertise in navigating dynamic environments and his detail-oriented approach make him a valuable asset in driving The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s franchise expansion in North America.
“Cory will be a tremendous advantage for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf as we expand across the continent where our brand has a rich history, having opened our first café in Southern California in 1963,” says Reap. “His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and introduce new franchise opportunities. As we grow into untapped markets and build on our legacy, we’re excited to partner with entrepreneurs who share our passion for delivering the finest quality coffee and tea.”
Founded in Southern California in 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is a modern, global specialty coffee and tea house that inspires new experiences through flavors from around the world. Its coffee beans are custom-roasted in small batches at a roasting facility in Camarillo, Calif. Headquartered in Asia and a business of the Jollibee Group of Companies, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf operates more than 1,100 locations, across over 20 countries. For more information, visit www.coffeebean.com.
SOURCE: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®