Press Releases from Blenz Coffee (16 total)
BLENZ Coffee opens a trendy new store on Alma and 4th Ave
Blenz Coffee is pleased to announce the opening of a new brand new store in the trendy 4th Ave area. This new location represents the constant growth and development of the BLENZ Coffee brand across Vancouver. It is a thriving community, and we’re sure that Blenz Coffee will be well-received by all the people of the area, commented one local.”
This franchise location will be operated by Jojo and…
The Blenz Red Band - Walk into Blenz and leave with a coffee and a date!
(Vancouver, BC) – This year Blenz is marking Valentine’s Day with something that has never been done before. They are giving singles in Vancouver a way to meet each other through “Blenz Red Band” - a customized sleeve they developed. If you are single you would grab this red sleeve at any Blenz location throughout February, prompting other singles to approach you and vice versa.
It was just a month…
Blenz Coffee opens in Kamloops Starting the New Year with their eighth location …
(Kamloops, BC) – Blenz Coffee is celebrating the New Year by opening a new store and entering a new market in Kamloops, BC. This location will mark their eighth location in the Okanagan region.
This franchise location will be operated by Branka Gajic and her son Nik, both who have completed their Blenz Coffee franchise training in Vancouver and Kelowna. “My family and I are delighted to have our Blenz…
Metro Vancouver and Blenz team up for exclusive coverage
Vancouver — Feb 1, 2010 — Metro and Blenz announced a unique partnership today that takes citizen journalism to a new level as Vancouver prepares for the global spotlight. Starting Feb. 12, Metro-Blenz News Squad bloggers will be stationed at key Blenz Coffee locations around Vancouver.
In the heart of all the action, Metro-Blenz News Squad bloggers, photographers and videographers will record and post your stories, anecdotes and experiences. Share with…
Second Blenz in Vernon: first drive-thru in the chain
Vernon, BC – November 3, 2009 Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company will open the doors to their second location in Vernon today. Only 3 months after opening the first Vernon store, the 56th store in BC marks the first drive-thru location in Blenz’ 17-year history.
Situated in northern Vernon in the centre of a rapidly developing area, this Blenz is bordered by the highway, mountains, a new casino, and Vernon’s…
Blenz brings back a seasonal favourite – Pumpkin Spice Latte
Vancouver, BC – October 5, 2009 This fall, Blenz Coffee will be launching their late fall drink promotion with the Pumpkin Spice Latte – an all-time favourite beverage for this season.
Pumpkin Spice Lattes are popular amongst coffee houses during this time of year. The seasonal favourite is back, and Blenz is doing it their way – naturally and with latte art. At Blenz they use all-natural pumpkin spice flavouring with…
Blenz Coffee Launches The Opulent Collection
Vancouver, BC – September 8, 2009 Blenz Coffee has long been known not only for their coffee beverages, but also for their exceptional tea selection. Today, Blenz’ specialty tea program has been transported to a new level with the launch of The Opulent Collection by Esprit Tea.
For over two years, Esprit Tea’s Chief Tea Sommelier, Greg Lui, travelled the world, searching and researching far and wide to assemble an exclusive boutique…
Blenz Wesbrook Opens with House Warming Party at UBC’s MBA House
Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd. proudly announces the grand opening of Blenz Wesbrook, in the lobby of MBA House in Wesbrook Place, the newest development of the UBC neighbourhood.
Vancouver, BC – August 11, 2009. Aman and Amrit Dhanoya proudly opened their new Blenz Coffee shop, located in the lobby of the recently completed MBA House at Wesbrook Place. With a grand opening celebration today, they invited the…
Blenz - Solaris Opens in Makati, Philippines
Makati, Philippines – June 26, 2009. Blenz – Solaris opened yesterday in Makati’s Solaris tower, located in the centre of a large and vibrant business community. Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd. is sharing space in the Solaris office building with, among other businesses, two of the largest call centres in the world, and a large hospital and nursing school are very close neighbours.
Alfred Lim, Master Franchisee for the Philippines,…
Blenz barista Philip Wang perseveres, pours his way to the podium in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada – June 15, 2009 Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd. proudly announces that their very own Philip Wang has brought home another Millrock Latte Art Competition trophy.
The Millrock Latte Art Competition is the marquis event of Coffee Fest, the premier North American coffee and tea tradeshow. Spectators and competitors alike gather to watch latte artists pour intricate designs of steamed milk into dark, creamy espresso to…
Blenz makes a splash at this year’s Vancouver Fringe Festival
September 5, 2008 – Vancouver BC Blenz is participating in the 2009 Vancouver Fringe Festival as a Signature Sponsor, and have set up a temporary storefront at the Grolsch Fringe Bar and Coffeehouse, where they are offering Fringe-goers beautifully handcrafted coffee, tea, and chocolate-based beverages.
Blenz is taking this opportunity to invite the public to experience a little taste of coffee culture at Vancouver’s First Annual International Free Pour…
Blenz Coffee Finds a New Home in Manila
Manila, Philippines – January 30, 2008 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd. has signed a Master Franchise agreement with Alfred Lim of Maple Leaf Coffee Corporation, based in Manila. The first Philippine Blenz Coffee, boasting a modern contemporary design, will open February 2nd, 2008 at Unit E02-E03 Harbor Drive, SM One ECom Centre in Pasay City.
Blenz Coffee served its first guest in 1992 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Since…
Blenz Coffee and Hines Public Market Coffee Consulting Group Join Forces
July 16, 2007 – Vancouver BC, Canada - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company is proud to announce that John Sanders, Bronwen Serna and Marty Curtis of Hines Public Market Coffee Consulting Group have recently been retained as Principal Consultants to Blenz\'s coffee operations.
By acquiring three of the industry\'s foremost experts on coffee and espresso techniques, as well as barista training and development, Blenz is creating a coffee franchise on…
Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Unveils The Blenz Coffee Academy
May 25, 2007 – Vancouver BC, Canada - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company is extremely excited to announce the official opening of the Blenz Coffee Academy. This training facility is a pre-requisite for all new baristas and franchisees joining the Blenz Coffee Team.
Located at the Vancouver Public Library and operated by Master Barista Layla Osberg, Blenz Coffee Academy was created with one focus in mind; to provide basic…
Blenz Coffee Promotes Tak Aramaki to Vice President
May 3, 2007 – Vancouver BC, Canada – Tak Aramaki of Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company has been promoted to Vice President. This move comes after Mr. Aramaki has spent considerable time to help build the Blenz brand in Canada and internationally.
Over fourteen years ago, Tak Aramaki had his first meeting with Geoffrey Hair and Sarah Moen , co-founders of Blenz Coffee. Sarah and Geoffrey would frequent…
Blenz Coffee is Growing Again
April 23, 2007 – Vanouver BC, Canada - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd. announces three new additions to the head office team. Layla Osberg and Ryan Crawford are the newest additions to the operations team and Paul Charlebois is the latest recruit in the marketing department.
For over a decade Ryan Crawford has been making a mark in the service industry. His strong work ethic and passion for learning…
