2019 was a huge milestone for Briggo as a brand, and we credit much of our 77% year-over-year growth to increased demand for 24/7, automated specialty coffee in highly trafficked environments as well as forging a number of strategic branded partnerships. We have signed a deal with SSP North America to bring “connected coffee” to 25 new North American airport locations over the next several months. We have also awarded a U.S. manufacturing contract to Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii) with expected future global scale. Additionally, we entered an entirely new consumer vertical, joining Whole Foods Market’s elite “friends of” program as we opened the first of several Coffee Hauses at a new store in Houston, Texas
In 2019, we opened five new Coffee Haus locations, including a second unit at Austin-Bergstorm International Airport, the first robotic barista at San Francisco International Airport, Whole Foods Market Midtown Houston, and two units with Texas Health Resources (Presbyterian Hospitals in Dallas and Denton). These installations expanded our brand’s presence beyond Texas into California as well as into two new verticals with hospitals and grocery stores.
“Throughout the last 10 years we have grown our business at a steady pace thanks to our amazing customers and partners, and I am proud to say this past year has been our best yet. From exciting brand partnerships to entering new markets and verticals, I look forward to driving continued success in 2020 and serving our millionth drink in the coming weeks.”
Kevin Nater
2019 Briggo achievements:
- Served 120,000+ customers 350,000+ drinks across 4 major markets in airports, convention centers, grocery, corporates, and hospitals.
- Expanded menu offerings with new products including seasonal drinks, iced tea, and almond milk, as well as regional roasting partners Verve Coffee Roasters, Sightglass Coffee, and Whole Foods’ Allegro Coffee Company.
- Interactive brand activations held at the Airport Experience Conference, South by Southwest (SXSW), Dell Tech World and NACAS C3X.
- Awarded Fast Company’s worldwide ranking of Most Innovative Companies, Austin’s A-List, Greater Austin Business Awards, and Austin Inno’s Fast 50.
“In 2020, customers can expect to see Briggo Coffee Hauses in highly trafficked locations across the country and perhaps internationally. We look forward to empowering more people to create their perfect cups of coffee, 24/7, at every step along their journey.”
Kevin Nater