Baristas Franchise Partner Purchases Arthur Treachers, Nathans, Pudgies to Rebrand as Baristas

Seattle, April 8, 2015 (Newswire.com) - “Seattle’s World Famous Costume Coffee” announced that BMOC Partners who is a  Baristas master franchiser has completed of an agreement of sale with the owners of the franchised Arthur Treachers, Nathans, Pudgies, eatery business at the Stroud Mall, Stroudsburg, Pa., that will result in the immediate rebranding of the popular eatery as a Baristas. A regional, 400,000 square foot urban mall with substantial weekday and capacity weekend traffic, the mall is only 78 miles from New York City’s Times Square, straddles the metro New York area border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and is alongside Interstate 80.

The location in the food court is being rebranded as a Baristas which is believed to be the highest and best use for this property in the opinion of the mall’s owner. The move was officially approved yesterday by the mall’s management which allowed us to complete the acquisition. Baristas joins neighboring Dairy Queen, Subway, and Sbarro, in the mall’s multimillion dollar food court area. BMOC has now “banked” the franchises acquired and may utilize them in the future in northeast Pennsylvania.

"Baristas and BMOC are committed to the expansion of the Baristas brand. This opportunity to gain access into such as marquis premium property became possible due to the recent exposure that Baristas has received. BMOCs willingness to buy the existing franchises in the location specifically for the purpose of closing them to allow Baristas into the mall further demonstrates their commitment to opening locations. The experienced mall operators determination that a Baristas was the highest and best use of the property speaks volumes to the strength that the Baristas brand is garnering.

Barry Henthorn, CEO

Baristas CEO Barry Henthorn stated:  “Baristas and BMOC are committed to the expansion of the Baristas brand. This opportunity to gain access into such as marquis premium property became possible due to the recent exposure that Baristas has received. BMOCs willingness to buy the existing franchises in the location specifically for the purpose of closing them to allow Baristas into the mall further demonstrates their commitment to opening locations.  The experienced mall operators determination that a Baristas was the highest and best use of the property speaks volumes to the strength that the Baristas brand is garnering.

“This was an unexpected opportunity”, commented Lance Lehr, BMOC Partners CEO, and creates a fourth Baristas store location opening this spring. The franchise owner of the three co-located concepts recently entered into an agreement of sale that transfers its franchises to BMOC Partners, which was recently approved by the corporate franchisors. After further review, the actual location was determined to be ideal for the now explosive Baristas concept, resulting in the change of flag and rebranding.”

The new Baristas will open on or around April 14th. Full and part time staff are now sought for the property, and BMOC has also assigned members of its staff to perform the majority of the necessary changes for the rebranding work. The food court serves mall visitors as well as thousands of weekly guests at a modern 12-screen movie theater complex that adjoins the food court.

Baristas and BMOC previously announced the development of three other mall locations in Pennsylvania.  Dubois the first of the three will be opening before month end, delayed by contractor and related scheduling from a planned opening of the week of April 6th; Johnstown and Frackville are scheduled for May, early June.

About Baristas Coffee Company (BCCI): Headquartered in the Seattle, Washington area, Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. was formed to create a national brand of drive-thru espresso stands. BCCI is accomplishing this by acquiring established businesses that fit its model, opening new locations, and by franchising. Baristas has separated itself from the competition with its "theme" of joining attractive female baristas in entertaining costumes preparing the finest beverages available on the market. Baristas also now offers K-Cups for retail distribution. Baristas is also the subject of "Baristas Grounded in Seattle" a reality TV show that premiered Oct. 11 2014 on WEtv (and can be viewed for a short time at http://youtu.be/NnTP58vbc1k) that takes an unprecedented and brutally honest look into the lives behind the scenes of girls from a variety of backgrounds who work in the Baristas stands. Baristas can currently be found in seven greater Seattle area locations as well as in Florida, and Montana. Your state, Coming Soon!

For more information on this fascinating concept please visit us at www.baristas.tv