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Tully's Coffee

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Tully's Coffee is a specialty coffee retailer and wholesaler based in the United States. Founded in 1992, Tully's Coffee has grown to become a well-known brand, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.

History

Tully's Coffee was founded by Tom O'Keefe in Seattle, Washington, in 1992. The company was named after the Irish folk hero Tully, reflecting O'Keefe's Irish heritage. Tully's aimed to provide a more relaxed and comfortable coffee shop experience compared to its competitors.

In 2009, Tully's Coffee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company was subsequently acquired by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters in 2009. In 2012, Tully's Coffee was sold to Global Baristas, a group led by actor Patrick Dempsey.

Products

Tully's Coffee offers a variety of coffee products, including espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee, and coffee beans. The company is known for its smooth and rich coffee blends, which are available in both retail locations and online.

Locations

Tully's Coffee operates primarily in the United States, with a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest. The company has also expanded internationally, with locations in Japan and other countries.

Related pages

References

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-'''Tully's Coffee''' is a specialty [[coffee]] brand and former chain of coffee houses originating from [[Seattle]], [[Washington]]. Founded in 1992 by Tom "Tully" O'Keefe, the company's business model was to slow-roast coffee beans, which was in contrast to the quick roasting methods used by other coffee companies at the time.
+== Tully's Coffee ==
-==History==
+[[File:Tully's_Coffee_logo.png|thumb|Tully's Coffee logo]]
-Tully's Coffee was established in 1992 by Tom "Tully" O'Keefe, a businessman who wanted to create a community-focused coffee house experience. The company's first store was opened in [[Kent, Washington]], and it quickly expanded throughout the [[Pacific Northwest]] and beyond.
+[[File:Wiki-tullys-coffee.jpg|thumb|A Tully's Coffee shop]]
-In 2006, Tully's Coffee began to experience financial difficulties, which led to a series of ownership changes. In 2012, the company was purchased by Global Baristas, a group led by actor [[Patrick Dempsey]]. However, the company continued to struggle financially, and in 2018, it closed all of its company-owned locations.
+'''Tully's Coffee''' is a specialty coffee retailer and wholesaler based in the United States. Founded in 1992, Tully's Coffee has grown to become a well-known brand, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.
-Despite the closure of its physical locations, the Tully's Coffee brand continues to exist through its packaged coffee products, which are sold in grocery stores and online.
+== History ==
+Tully's Coffee was founded by Tom O'Keefe in [[Seattle]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], in 1992. The company was named after the Irish folk hero [[Tully]], reflecting O'Keefe's Irish heritage. Tully's aimed to provide a more relaxed and comfortable coffee shop experience compared to its competitors.
-==Products==
+In 2009, Tully's Coffee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company was subsequently acquired by [[Green Mountain Coffee Roasters]] in 2009. In 2012, Tully's Coffee was sold to [[Global Baristas]], a group led by actor [[Patrick Dempsey]].
-Tully's Coffee offers a variety of coffee products, including whole bean coffee, ground coffee, and single-serve coffee pods. The company is known for its slow-roasting process, which is said to bring out the best flavors in the coffee beans.
-==See also==
+== Products ==
-* [[List of coffeehouse chains]]
+Tully's Coffee offers a variety of coffee products, including espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee, and coffee beans. The company is known for its smooth and rich coffee blends, which are available in both retail locations and online.
-* [[Coffee in Seattle]]
-==References==
+== Locations ==
-<references />
+Tully's Coffee operates primarily in the [[United States]], with a strong presence in the [[Pacific Northwest]]. The company has also expanded internationally, with locations in [[Japan]] and other countries.
-[[Category:Coffee houses of the United States]]
+== Related pages ==
+* [[Starbucks]]
+* [[Coffeehouse]]
+* [[Green Mountain Coffee Roasters]]
+== References ==
+{{reflist}}
+[[Category:Coffee brands]]
 [[Category:Companies based in Seattle]]
 [[Category:American companies established in 1992]]
-[[Category:1992 establishments in Washington (state)]]
-{{Seattle-stub}}
-{{food-stub}}