Caribou Coffee to expand U.S. store footprint via franchising

One of the country’s largest coffee chains is looking to grow across the United States. 

Caribou Coffee, part of Panera Breads, has launched its first-ever domestic franchise program. Founded in 1992, the company currently has more than 718 locations systemwide, including 314 company-owned stores and 135 license locations in 22 U.S. states. It also has 269 franchised locations in 10 global countries.