HTeaO, leading iced tea franchise across the country, is bringing its recognizable and iconic beverages to Arizona with the opening of its debut location in Glendale.
Scheduled to open on Saturday, July 19, the store will be located at Westgate Entertainment District, marking the brand’s introduction to the Grand Canyon State.
This first location is the start of nine additional locations planned across the region over the next three years.
Known for its commitment to quality and convenience, HTeaO offers over 20 flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea, all crafted with a proprietary water filtration system and 100% all natural ingredients. Guests can enjoy their favorite beverages in-store, through a drive-thru or by ordering on the HTeaO mobile app, making it easy to stay refreshed in the heat.
“We have received an overwhelming number of requests to bring HTeaO to Arizona, and we couldn’t be more excited to finally make it happen,” said Shane Clark, chief development officer of HTeaO. “With Arizona’s beautiful, warm weather and strong sense of community, we’re confident HTeaO will become a local favorite for years to come.
“We are proud to partner with a passionate group of franchisees who are just as committed to our mission of ‘Brewing Purpose’ in every neighborhood we serve.”
The Glendale location is owned by TZONA, LLC, a franchise group made up of six partners: Kelby and Amber Friemel (husband and wife), Cody and Mike Herrick (son and father), Dylan and Henry Ito (son and father) and Justin “JT” Turner, who also serves as the local operator. Together, the group brings deep business experience and a shared passion for community building across Arizona.
“Our TEAm is incredibly grateful for the support we’ve already received from the Glendale community,” said local HTeaO Owner/Operator Turner. “We’re proud to bring a family-friendly environment and the freshest beverages to the neighborhood, and even more proud that this is just the beginning.
“HTeaO is here to grow in Arizona, building lasting relationships through great taste, local partnerships, and community-focused experiences.”
In addition to Glendale, HTeaO plans to open locations across several other key Arizona markets. A second HTeaO location is set to open in Glendale in October 2025.
“As Glendale continues to grow, we still remember our small-town origins — just like HTeaO, which started small and now serves 9 states,” said Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers. “We’re proud to welcome them to our community and excited to host their westernmost location.”
With a grand opening set for July 19, the new business is inviting guests to try free cups of tea from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Also, the first 250 customers will receive limited-edition HTeaO t-shirts and custom HTeaO Glendale stickers while supplies last.
To add to the celebration, guests can enjoy happy hour pricing, featuring buy one, get one free cups of tea on July 19 and 20, and half-priced gallons of tea from July 19–26. Patrons can also take advantage of a buy one, get one for 50% off on all coffee sizes from July 25–27.
