Five years ago, Marty and Louise Cox quit their corporate jobs and opened their first coffeehouse, It's A Grind, in Long Beach, California, a sprawling seaside community 20 miles south of Los Angeles. Today the couple operates five stores in the area and is planning on opening three more before

Laughter and the aroma of flavored coffee filled the upper floor of the new corporate headquarters of It's A Grind, Long Beach's fast-growing chain of coffeehouses. Nestled comfortably in one of the chain's signature wing chairs, one of the company's executives casually launched i

For coffee lovers in Bixby Knolls and downtown, the independent It's A Grind locations have proved a popular alternative to the chain coffee stores seen throughout the city. Now It's A Grind lovers will be able to visit their favorite coffee shops in Las Vegas and other cities around the

Marty Cox and his wife Louise Montgomery loved "Hanging out" at their local coffeehouses in Long Beach, Calif., but thought that together, they could run a better one, especially when it came to service. In 1994, the couple turned their "coffee talk" into a reality when they quit

A trip for two to the island of Tahiti is being offered as first prize of a national It's A Grind Coffee promotion in the It's A Grind Taste of the Tropics promotion. At $60,000 it is the largest promotion the young franchise has offered - the final entry day is September 31, 2003. Along

Bharat Poria twice lost his job in the dot-com bust. Now he's helping create new ones. Poria and his wife, Raksha, opened It's A Grind coffeehouse on March 26 at Gilroy's Pacheco Pass Center near Costco. Currently, there are 19 employees at the elegant cafe, and the couple plans

The aroma of brewing gourmet coffees and freshly baked breads and pastries greets visitors to a new restaurant at 247 W. Fulton St. It's A Grind franchise has formed a partnership with the Urban Mill Bread Co. to open the Urban Mill Caf /It's A Grind Coffeehouse at a site formerly occupie

A unique franchise concept that applies the popular ‘Cheers’ neighborhood tavern approach to the coffee house setting is brewing up plans to give Starbucks a run for its money. “By offering communities a warm, friendly environment filled with upholstered wingback chairs, a cozy fir

The morning Marty Cox left his money in the pocket of another suit pants following a grueling day at the office might just have been a turning point in the history of coffee in America. As usual, he stopped by his favorite local caffeine hole for a spot of java on the way to work. Because he'd f

IAG Coffee Franchise, LLC, the franchisor of the It’s A Grind Coffee House concept today announced the grand opening of its 50th store, demonstrating the company’s stability in the specialty coffee industry. Additionally, the company has awarded a total of 186 franchises since it began fr

It’s A Grind Coffee Franchise, LLC, a leading national specialty coffeehouse concept that offers gourmet coffee and espresso beverages, recently announced the appointment of Jose Luis Urruita as Franchise Performance Coach, Jodi Samsonov as Director of Operations, John Wilson as Vice President

Overstuffed chairs next to a fireplace and a wide variety of coffee blends ranging from a caramel mocha to an iced cappuccino or a Fog Lifter are what the newly opened It's A Grind Coffee House in Suisun City offers. "People will be impressed with the quality of our coffee and products se

Local and chain coffeehouses have been popping up throughout the area at a frenzied pace. Central Texas has upwards of 40 coffee retailers with countless locations, but some retail experts think the industry isn't caffeinated enough. "There are definitely still pockets in the Austin area

Flying into Long Beach it wasn't a hot shower, a football game or a cold beer that Navy Reserve E-7 Chief Petty Officer Kevin Young sought first. It was an It's a Grind's ice blended mocha, the thing he'd missed most while serving in the Middle East. Young's wife and two chil

Finally! A different kind of coffeehouse has been added to the new shopping-hub of the northeast side at Champlain and Perrin. Locally owned by Fresno natives George Fries, Emmett Castro and Pat Roberts, It's A Grind is the first of a growing California franchise to hit Fresno. Okay, okay, so

In a May cover story, CityLife lamented the local dominance of Starbucks and the gradual decline of independent coffee shops. The story pointed out that more than 20 Starbucks locations are expected to open in the valley this year, while really cool places like the Enigma Garden Cafe and Cafe Espres

It’s A Grind Coffee House, the fastest growing specialty coffee franchise in the United States, today announced the appointment of Rick Kowalski as the new vice president of operations. Kowalski will use his long time expertise in operations, brand building and marketing to strengthen and expan

For all the worries that traffic congestion and out-of-sight housing costs are causing Los Angeles to slip from its place as a premier economic center, the region remains a cauldron of new business activity. And there is no better proof than these companies: they have found a niche to serve and a w

It’s A Grind Coffee House, the fastest growing specialty coffee franchise in the United States, is adding a little jingle to its latest handmade beverage. Exclusive to this holiday season, It’s A Grind introduces ingredients and seasonal treats that can only be found this time of year.

There is a saying that in New York: Strangers at cocktail parties ask what you do, while in Los Angeles, they ask whom you know. For quick-serves that want to be famous, the more relevant question might be, "Who drinks your coffee?" That's how It's A Grind, the Long Beach, Califo

46. It's A Grind Coffee, Long Beach, Calif. Marty Cox, a former office supply salesman turned coffee king, began something very special with this brand. It's one of the few really good coffee franchises that have a very good understanding of what quality is and where it should go in the futu

It’s A Grind Coffee House, the fastest growing specialty coffee franchise in the United States, announced plans to double in size by the end of 2006. This comes after an outstanding year, as sales grew by over 60-percent systemwide. Executives attribute the strong growth to a great concept, q

Marty Cox's ultimate goal is second place, but don't knock him for his lack of ambition. A No. 2 ranking in his industry would be monumental, considering that would put him behind one of the world's largest, best-known and fastest-growing brands: Starbucks. "We hope to become t