Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company to Open in China

Orlando-based Barnies Coffee & Tea Company, Inc. announced today that it has signed a master franchise agreement that will result in the opening of Barnies Coffee & Tea stores throughout China. Under the agreement, which was inked with US-China Trade Organization, the first Barnies stores in China will be opening in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong provinces over the next two years.

ORLANDO, FL (PRWEB) February 23, 2004 --Orlando-based Barnies Coffee & Tea Company, Inc. announced today that it has signed a master franchise agreement that will result in the opening of Barnies Coffee & Tea stores throughout China. Under the agreement, which was inked with US-China Trade Organization, the first Barnies stores in China will be opening in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong provinces over the next two years.

Neil Leach, Barnies ceo, said We are proud to be associated with Beijing-based US-China Trade Organization and look forward to the first store opening which is planned for Beijing this summer. We are excited to add China to our family of international markets and feel strongly about the opportunities this market presents for entire line of quality Barnies products and the Barnies brand."

For over 20 years, customers of Barnies Coffee & Tea Company stores have enjoyed the finest quality whole bean and ground coffees, teas, a unique line of brewing and drinking accessories and gift baskets.

There are 100 company-owned and franchised Barnies Coffee & Tea Company stores worldwide. Barnies Coffee & Tea Company, Inc. also distributes, through licensed coffee vendors, its branded coffee products to offices, restaurants and supermarkets. Information can be obtained online at www.barniescoffee.com.