It's A Grind's Java U Graduates New Class Of Franchise Owners

11 New Franchise Owners Ready To Brew

(Saturday, June 30, 2007) - The newest graduates of It's A Grind's Java University were brewing with excitement and anticipation as they headed home ready to open their very own coffeehouse. Java U is a 10 day intensive training program, both classroom and hands-on, where new owners learn all aspects of operating their coffeehouse. Opening a coffee house, hiring and training the perfect barista, learning the techniques necessary to market and drive their business; all this while creating the perfect latte just begins to touch the surface of what franchisees learn while attending It's A Grinds comprehensive Java U curriculum.

"Java U was awesome! We learned that coffee is both art & science and have a new appreciation of both. We look forward to creating exceptional experiences for all as we share our knowledge and coffee with our community." – Brent & Jane Kostiw SLO , CA

"Java U was a great learning experience. We are ready to go!" – Bob Moore Denver, CO

Proudly presenting our new graduates:

Brent & Jane Kostiw – San Luis Obisbo, California

Calvin Nguyen – Milipitas, California

Ron Dorrestein – Knightdale, North Carolina

Bobby Paslagua – San Diego, California

Mark Vong – Temecula, California

Ricki & Rishi Kumar – Houston, Texas

Tim Sawdey – Roseville, California

Bob Moore & Mark Herzberg – Denver, Colorado

Steve Markowitz & Steve Kirschbrum – Miramar, Florida

Paula Neyman – Keller, Texas

Tim Boersma – Grand Rapids, Michigan

The new owners are looking forward to actively working in their communities and providing exceptional experiences for everyone they meet. Their new It's A Grind coffee house will offer high-quality, fresh-roasted specialty coffee, traditional espresso and iced-blended coffee drinks as well as tea and tea-based drinks. Seven varieties of coffee blends ranging from the strong High Octane brew to the mild Costa Rican brew will be on tap daily. A full kid's menu and fresh baked goods will also be available.

It's A Grind has an atmosphere designed to make customers feel right at home. Much like a living room, the walls are adorned with fine artwork while a fireplace and oversized wing-back chairs further enhance the warm ambiance of the coffee house. Free Wi-Fi access and an overflowing bookshelf are also provided.

For more information, please contact Karen Shoeman at kshoeman@itsagrind.com or call 866.IAG.JAVA x 259.

About It's A Grind
It's A Grind (IAG Coffee Franchise, LLC), the fastest-growing coffee house franchise in the United States, was founded in 1994 by Marty Cox and Louise Montgomery , a couple who wanted to serve their community by creating a neighborhood place to enjoy specialty coffee and exceptional service. Just 13 years later, the company has 105 locations in 14 states and a reputation for offering more than six signature varieties of coffee daily at the "brew bar", fresh roasted espresso with a smooth flavor profile, and a wide variety of iced-blended beverages. To enhance the coffee drinking experience, It's A Grind locations are decorated similar to a living room, with plush, wing-backed chairs, fine artwork featuring jazz and blues artists and fireplaces.

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