Franchising

HTeaO expands Texas footprint with Katy location

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July 7, 2026

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Iced tea franchise HTeaO will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Katy, Texas, on Saturday, July 11, according to a press release.

The store, located at 19832 West Little York Rd., is owned and operated by franchise owner Ryan Marcum in partnership with RAM Hospitality, LLC. The location features more than 20 flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea made with natural ingredients, alongside water and coffee products, available via in-store and drive-thru service.

To mark the grand opening, the store will offer free cups of tea from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and limited-edition t-shirts for the first 250 customers. Additional opening promotions include buy-one-get-one-free cups of tea on July 11 and July 12, half-priced gallons of tea from July 11 through July 18, and buy-one-get-one-free Brewhouse coffee from July 12 through July 18.

"Katy has experienced incredible growth over the past several years, but it's still a community where people value local businesses and making connections," Marcum said in the press release. "When I decided to become an HTeaO franchise owner, I wanted to be part of a city that's continuing to grow while maintaining that welcoming, hometown spirit. I'm excited to bring HTeaO to this side of Katy and create a place where people can gather, relax and make us part of their everyday routines.

"What hooked me on HTeaO is how personalized the experience can be. Whether you're loyal to your favorite tea or love mixing different flavors and enhancements to create something new, there's always something to discover. I think that's what keeps people coming back, and I can't wait to share that experience with the Katy community."

In January 2023, HTeaO announced a minority partnership with two Dallas-based private equity firms, Crux Capital and Trive Capital, signaling a strategic move for stable expansion. Hitting a significant milestone of 150 locations in July 2025, HTeaO is on the path of continued growth.