GLENDALE, ARIZONA (June 11, 2025) – HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, is making a splash in the Southwest with the opening of its first Arizona location planned in Glendale, set to debut in summer 2025. This marks the brand’s official entry into the Grand Canyon State, with plans to open nine additional locations across Arizona—including sites in Tucson, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Avondale—over the next three years.
Celebrated for its focus on quality, convenience, and community, HTeaO offers over 20 handcrafted iced tea flavors, both sweetened and unsweetened, all made using a proprietary water filtration system and 100% natural ingredients. Guests can enjoy their favorite beverages via dine-in, drive-thru, or take-home gallons, making HTeaO a refreshing go-to in Arizona’s year-round sunshine.
“We’ve had an incredible response from Arizona residents asking for HTeaO, and we’re thrilled to bring our concept to this vibrant and growing market,” said Shane Clark, Chief Development Officer at HTeaO. “Arizona’s warm climate and tight-knit communities are the perfect fit for our mission of ‘Brewing Purpose’ in every neighborhood.”
The Glendale store is locally owned and operated by Justin “JT” Turner, a 15-year resident of Arizona with deep roots in the Valley’s business community. Turner brings a wealth of experience in local business leadership and community engagement and is excited to build the brand across the region.
HTeaO’s commitment to community outreach will also be championed by Amber Friemel, leader of the Outside Sales Team. An Arizona resident of over a decade, Friemel has cultivated strong relationships throughout the area and is eager to grow HTeaO’s presence through local partnerships and events.
Guests can expect to see HTeaO pop-up tents at upcoming community events, offering complimentary samples, exclusive previews, and a fun way to connect with the brand ahead of each store launch.
In addition to its robust iced tea lineup, HTeaO continues to evolve its menu. The recent launch of the Refresher series—naturally energizing, fruit-forward beverages—complements its existing offerings of teas, waters, and coffee. Earlier in 2025, HTeaO also introduced a successful collaboration with poppi, bringing gut-healthy fizz to its loyal fanbase.
With a growing national footprint that includes stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico, Missouri, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, and now Arizona, HTeaO is also set to enter Colorado later this year.
For more information on HTeaO or franchise opportunities, visit HTeaO.com/franchise.
Source: QSR - PHOTO: HTeaO location in Texas