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Posted on March 19, 2015

BIGGBY® COFFEE opens a new store in Commerce Township, MI

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI, 3/19/2015 – Stop in and say “Hello!” to Chris and Pam, owners of Commerce Township’s first BIGGBY COFFEE! Located at the corner of East Commerce and North Commerce Roads (in the plaza with The Village Grill, by the CVS), the store will have Grand Opening specials that will take place beginning April 7th, 2015 and continue throughout the week.

 

The Balas’ live in the Commerce community and are first time owners/operators fulfilling a lifetime dream “to open a coffee shop and serve our community...We are very excited to be starting this new chapter in our lives!  How often are people able to live out their dreams?” Pam and Chris said. “We selected BIGGBY COFFEE because it is a Michigan-based company, has a well-respected support system and a strong philanthropic component.”

 

Pam, a retired Elementary School Principal, will manage the store. “We are excited to be part of the Commerce Township community…and look forward to providing a comfortable and vibrant atmosphere for our neighbors to enjoy a morning espresso, afternoon latte, and evening cup of coffee.”

 

Beyond bringing BIGGBY’s Have Fun and B-Happy atmosphere, Chris and Pam look forward to being able to give back to the community “We hope to have many opportunities to support our community in charitable activities.” Pam said. “I believed strongly in teaching our students the importance of giving back to the community.  I hope to have partnerships with Commerce Township, local schools and parent groups; as well as others who serve our community.”

 

Pam’s favorite drink is the Tan Line “It is the perfect blend of vanilla, caramel, espresso and milk. It is light, creamy, smooth goodness.” If that’s not your speed Pam recommends a Caramel Marvel “it’s an awesome drink that I think everyone should try!”

 

Stop by the BIGGBY® COFFEE in Commerce Township, MI, they will be open Monday through Saturday 6:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.

 

About BIGGBY COFFEE® East Lansing, Mich.-based BIGGBY® COFFEE was started with a single store on March 15, 1995. One year later, and on the cusp of opening a second location, Bob Fish and his business partner Michael McFall, on a handshake and $3,000, decided to franchise the concept. BIGGBY® COFFEE’s core values of B happy, have fun, make friends, love people and drink great coffee help coffee-lovers and the coffee-curious alike benefit from a less pretentious and fun approach to the standard gourmet café paradigm. Besides connoisseur-worthy drinks with pronounceable names like Teddy Bear and Caramel Marvel, BIGGBY® baristas provide a unique experience focused on brightening their customer’s day. The “Big ‘B’” on the orange background caught on, and today BIGGBY® COFFEE has 243 cafes open or under contract across nine states including: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Florida and Texas.

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