2026 Fast & Serious Winners: No. 5 HTeaO
At HTeaO, President Heath Nielson said successful franchisees are heavily involved in their communities. “Sustainable growth comes from the inside out,” Nielsen said over email. “When you’re embedded in the community, you understand what it values, how it operates and how to make an authentic impact. That’s been the foundation of our business since day […]
One HTeaO location now open, another coming soon in Round Rock
Two locations of the beverage franchise HTeaO will have doors open by the end of December. What you need to know The Brushy Creek location of HTeaO opened Nov. 28, with a second location on East Palm Valley Boulevard set to hold a grand opening Dec. 13. About the business The Texas-based beverage company originated in Dallas […]
HTeaO opens location in Ada
The nation’s leading iced tea franchise, HTeaO, announced the grand opening of its newest Oklahoma location in Ada. Located at 200 N Mississippi Ave., the new store is owned and operated by franchise group Tomorrow Eclipse Associates, LLC, including Allison “Claire” Dennis, Bruce Dennis, Dusty Dennis, Nikki Callison, Roger Callison, Shelley Benefield (Owner/Operator), Sheri Dennis, […]
Kelsey McManemin and Brittany Knollmiller to Bolster Marketing at HTeaO
HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announced a significant step in strengthening its marketing organization with the promotion of Kelsey McManemin to Senior Vice President of Marketing and the addition of industry veteran Brittany Knollmiller as Director of Marketing. The expanded leadership structure reflects HTeaO’s commitment to accelerating its national growth, enhancing its digital […]
HTeaO Elevates Marketing Leadership with Promotion of Kelsey McManemin to Senior Vice President of Marketing and the Hiring of Director of Marketing, Brittany Knollmiller
December 02, 2025 // Franchising.com // Fort Worth, TX – HTeaO announces a significant step in strengthening its marketing organization with the promotion of Kelsey McManemin to Senior Vice President of Marketing and the addition of industry veteran Brittany Knollmiller as Director of Marketing. The expanded leadership structure reflects HTeaO’s commitment to accelerating its growth, enhancing its […]
HTeaO to bring over 20 tea drinks to Leander
Tea shop franchise HTeaO is slated to open its first Leander location on Dec. 6. The details The menu features a variety of sweet and unsweet flavored iced teas such as peach ginger, mint and strawberry passion, as well as a secret menu with flavors such as gingerbread man, apple pie and blueberry muffin. Customers can also […]
HTeaO, Free Rein Coffee Company to open joint location in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — HTeaO, a national tea chain, and Free Rein Coffee Company, a coffee company founded in San Angelo, are set to open a joint location in San Angelo. Here’s what to know. According to a public relations representative for HTeaO, the companies, which have an exclusive partnership to bring […]
HTeaO to Open in Roanoke, Texas
HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its first-ever Roanoke store on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Located at 1320 N. Hwy 377, Suite 300, Roanoke, Texas 76248, the new store is owned and operated by franchise owners, Dana Ellis, Jared Lee, and Mark Ellis, marking their second HTeaO location following their Arlington (Arkansas […]
How Swig and HTeaO are powering the beverage boom
Swig was first to the dirty soda trend and HTeaO got a head start as an iced tea-only chain. But as the beverage category heats up with more competitors, how are these two hot concepts continuing to stay ahead? Alex Dunn, CEO of Swig and Heath Nielsen, president of HTeaO, each tackled that question at […]
Multimillion-dollar projects coming to San Antonio’s hottest corridor
The RIM and Pearl District aren’t the only popping areas of San Antonio. Several new businesses are headed for the city’s Far Westside along Loop 1604 over the next few months, suggesting a continued real estate boom in this part of town. From national grocery chains to Texas-based beverage companies, folks in the area have a lot to […]
HTeaO Arrives in Round Rock, Texas
HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its first-ever Round Rock store on Saturday, November 15. Located at 211 Deer Ridge Dr., Round Rock, TX 78681, the new store is owned and operated by franchise owners, Naureen and Al Karim Shivji, who are opening their first HTeaO location. HTeaO offers […]
HTeaO Announces Two Latte LTOs and Festive Cups for Holiday Season
HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, is celebrating the holiday season with two limited-time lattes designed to bring warmth and comfort to guests all winter long. Available from November 12 through December 31, the Snickerdoodle Latte and Peppermint Mocha Latte continue HTeaO’s commitment to beverage innovation, showcasing the brand’s growing coffee program with flavors […]
