News Summary
Better Buzz Coffee has opened a new location at San Diego International Airport’s Terminal 1, offering travelers quick access to a variety of drinks and food options. The menu features popular handcrafted espresso drinks, smoothies, and made-to-order food items. This expansion marks Better Buzz’s continued growth in the coffee market, now operating 40 stores including several recent openings in the San Diego area as part of its strategic growth plan. The company emphasizes community engagement and high-quality offerings for both travelers and local customers.
San Diego – Better Buzz Coffee has expanded its presence with the recent opening of a new location at San Diego International Airport, specifically within the airport’s new Terminal 1. This new store aims to provide travelers with quick access to a variety of beverage and food options tailored to meet their needs.
The menu at the Terminal 1 location features a focused selection of Better Buzz’s popular handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, teas, smoothies, made-to-order food items, and fresh pastries. Emphasizing speed and convenience, Better Buzz seeks to ensure that travelers can enjoy quality offerings during their time at the airport.
Amanda Cameron, the vice president of marketing at Better Buzz, highlights the brand’s strong ties to the community, which have been integral to its growth and success. Since its founding in 2002 by two college students starting as a craft coffee cart, Better Buzz has grown significantly. Today, it operates 40 stores across California, Arizona, and Nevada, including 26 locations in the San Diego region alone.
In addition to the new airport location, Better Buzz Coffee is actively expanding within San Diego. The company has recently opened several new locations in Poway, Fashion Valley, Vista, and Rancho Peñasquitos, reflecting its ambitious growth strategy. By the end of the year, Better Buzz plans to launch nine more stores in regions including San Diego, the Inland Empire, Orange County, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.
Notably, the Laguna Beach location represents Better Buzz’s fifth store in Orange County, which officially opened on a Thursday at 5 a.m. This café introduces a special “Buzzed by the Beach” menu, featuring exclusive items such as the “Laguna Beach Best Drink Ever.” Designed to reflect the local community, the Laguna Beach store incorporates honeycomb-style tiles and beach-themed imagery, creating a unique ambiance that resonates with the area.
The Laguna Beach café will operate every day from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., catering to both early risers and those seeking evening refreshment. To celebrate its grand opening, the first 100 customers will receive a complimentary hat with the slogan “Life’s Better Buzzed in Laguna Beach,” further bolstering community engagement.
Meanwhile, the Rancho Peñasquitos location offers a convenient drive-thru option and includes a diverse menu featuring cold brews, specialty lattes, sandwiches, acai bowls, and avocado toast. This variety caters to the evolving tastes of local customers and underscores Better Buzz’s commitment to providing innovative and appealing choices.
As Better Buzz continues to expand its footprint in the coffee market, the focus remains on enhancing the customer experience while providing high-quality, handcrafted beverages and food items. The company’s strategic growth in various locations is indicative of its ongoing commitment to serving communities across multiple regions.
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Additional Resources
- Patch: Better Buzz Coffee Opens Location at San Diego Airport
- LA Times: Laguna Beach Abuzz for New Better Buzz Coffee
- San Diego Business Journal: Better Buzz Plans Launch Pad Growth
- Google Search: Better Buzz Coffee
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Coffee
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