Caribou Coffee expands to Chapel Hill Market; First store opens Nov. 18.CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1995-- Minneapolis-based Caribou coffee Caribou Coffee is a specialty coffee retailer, the second largest in the U.S.[2] Caribou concentrates on selling gourmet coffees, teas, and bakery goods in over 464 coffeehouses in 18 states. has expanded to the Chapel Hill, N.C. market. The gourmet coffee retailer will open its first coffeehouse in Chapel Hill on November 18. The coffeehouse is located at 110 West Franklin Street The following roads are named Franklin Street:
"We've transformed a former tavern into the area's next great meeting spot," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Charlie Utter, market manager for Caribou Caribou, town, United States Caribou (kâr`ĭb  ), town (1990 pop. 9,415), Aroostook co., NE Maine, on the Aroostook River; inc. 1859. Coffee's North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N).
Facts and FiguresArea, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. region. "We are committed to the Raleigh Durham, Charlotte and Chapel Hill markets and hope to open two more neighborhood coffeehouses throughout North Carolina between now and the end of the year." The Caribou Coffeehouse offers a full range of hot and cold Caribou coffees and teas, as well as fresh bakery goods. Seating is available for 70 people inside the coffeehouse and a large, outdoor patio will serve as a great neighborhood gathering place. Grand opening events will take place on Friday, December 1, and the first 1,000 customers who buy a large drink will receive a free Caribou Coffee T-shirt. "We're very excited to introduce Caribou Coffee to the people of Chapel Hill, including students of the University of North Carolina," said Caribou CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , John Puckett. "Caribou coffeehouses are a great place for people to come to rest and relax while talking to neighbors, study for an upcoming test, or to grab a gourmet cup of coffee on the run." Caribou Coffee, founded in December, 1992 by John and Kim Puckett, currently has 42 neighborhood coffeehouses in Minnesota, Georgia, North Carolina and Michigan and plans to have more than 50 coffeehouses in four states by the end of the year. Caribou freshly roasts more than 20 blends of arabica a·rab·i·ca n. 1. a. A species of coffee, Coffea arabica, originating in Ethiopia and widely cultivated for its high-quality, commercially valuable seeds. b. The beanlike seed of this plant. 2. coffees and delivers its coffee beans to each store two to three times a week to ensure freshness. In addition to its outstanding beverages, Caribou offers a full line of whole bean coffees, bulk teas, bakery products and branded merchandise. CONTACT: Caribou Coffee Barry Judge, 612/359-2734 or Mona Meyer McGrath & Gavin/Shandwick Eric Pehle, 612/832-5000 |
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