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Black Rock Coffee Bar Corporate Office

Black Rock Coffee Bar

Black Rock Coffee Bar is a drive‑thru coffee chain that began in 2008 as a tiny 160‑sq‑ft stand in Beaverton, Oregon. Co‑founders Jeff Hernandez and Daniel Brand built the brand around quick, friendly service and signature drinks such as the Nitro Cold Brew and Caramel Blondie. Reuters notes that Black Rock grew from one stand to more than 150 locations across seven U.S. states and still sells hot and iced coffees and energy drinks【847234898524441†L214-L219】. A prospectus filed for its 2025 IPO shows the chain operated 158 stores as of June 2025【715386490043653†L194-L200】.

Black Rock Coffee Bar remains founder‑owned but brought in restaurant veteran Mark Davis as chief executive officer in 2023. According to Nation’s Restaurant News, Davis replaced Hernandez as CEO while the co‑founder became executive chairman【661647570457612†L285-L307】. The company sources beans from Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia and Mexico, roasting them in Portland and Arizona. Its growth strategy emphasizes convenient drive‑thru stores with a community feel, and the IPO filing outlines plans to expand to more than 1,000 locations over the next decade. The chain started as a family project to bring light to grey Pacific Northwest mornings and has since built a loyal following with its human‑centred approach. Black Rock sees baristas and guests as part of a community and emphasises that coffee can fuel stories and connections. Today it operates drive‑thru stands in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas and Washington【847234898524441†L214-L219】.

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Black Rock Coffee Bar’s corporate office and roastery are located at 16307 NE Cameron Blvd., Portland, OR 97230【78846143861165†L123-L129】. Inquiries can be directed to the headquarters at (541) 941‑1002【925543452417012†L21-L27】 or through the company’s website at br.coffee. The founders remain actively involved in the business, and the brand continues to fuel connections one cup at a time.

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AliExpress Corporate Office

AliExpress

AliExpress is a global online retail marketplace owned by Alibaba Group. Launched in 2010, the platform allows small businesses and manufacturers in China to sell directly to consumers around the world. It initially catered to buyers outside China, offering a wide range of categories from electronics and fashion to home goods and beauty products. The site grew quickly as a budget-friendly alternative to established retailers and remains one of the largest cross-border shopping sites.

As part of the Alibaba Group, AliExpress leverages the parent company’s logistics network and payment platform to keep costs low. While most goods ship from sellers in China, some items are stocked in overseas warehouses to reduce delivery times. Users can also access the platform via a mobile app.

AliExpress itself does not handle customer calls; issues are resolved through online support tickets. For correspondence, the U.S. corporate office for AliExpress’ parent company Alibaba Group is located at 525 Almanor Ave., Floor 4, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3542. The Alibaba Group headquarters in China is at 969 West Wen Yi Road, Yu Hang District, Hangzhou 311121. A general support number for Alibaba Group’s U.S. office is (408) 785-5580.

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AliExpress remains a popular marketplace for bargain hunters worldwide. However, shoppers should exercise caution and read seller ratings and reviews, as experiences may vary. To learn more or submit support tickets, visit aliexpress.com.

Blank Street Coffee Corporate Office

Blank Street Coffee

Blank Street Coffee is an American coffee company that sprouted up in New York City in 2020. Entrepreneurs Vinay Menda and Issam Freiha, along with co-founder Ignacio Llado, launched Blank Street as a mobile coffee cart in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with the idea of offering high-quality espresso and pastries at affordable prices. Rather than building sprawling stores, the founders adopted a “micro-retail” model of compact kiosks and carts that keeps overhead low while focusing on product quality.

The business quickly caught on, and Blank Street expanded from Brooklyn into Manhattan and beyond. By mid-2025 the company was operating roughly 90 locations across New York, Boston, London and Washington, D.C. and was valued at about $500 million. This rapid growth was fueled by venture funding and a streamlined business model that emphasises efficiency and consistency. Blank Street sources beans from top local roasters and has introduced app-based ordering and a subscription program.

With a continued focus on community partnerships and product quality, Blank Street Coffee is poised to keep challenging the incumbents in the coffee franchise world.

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Scooter’s Coffee Corporate Office

Scooter's Coffee

Scooter’s Coffee is a drive‑thru coffee company founded in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska. The husband‑and‑wife team saw an opportunity to serve quality espresso drinks quickly for busy commuters, and the concept took off. The company roasts its own beans in Omaha and offers a menu of lattes, mochas and blended drinks as well as breakfast items and pastries. Commitment to speed and friendly service is the cornerstone of the Scooter’s Coffee brand.

Over the last two decades the business has evolved from a single kiosk into a fast‑growing franchise system. By 2024 Scooter’s Coffee had more than 800 locations in over thirty states, with dozens more in development. The company continues to expand aggressively through franchising and has opened shops from Texas to California. In November 2023 former COO Joe Thornton was promoted to chief executive officer, while John Owen was named COO to oversee day‑to‑day operations. This leadership team is focused on strengthening the supply chain and maintaining the fast, friendly experience that sets the brand apart.

Whether grabbing a morning latte or opening a franchise, Scooter’s Coffee invites consumers to share in its “amazing people, amazing drinks … amazingly fast” experience.

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Temu Corporate Office

Temu (Whaleco Inc.)

Temu is an online marketplace launched by PDD Holdings in September 2022 that connects shoppers with manufacturers and sellers around the globe. The platform—owned by Whaleco Inc. (a U.S. subsidiary of China‑based e‑commerce giant PDD Holdings)—seeks to offer heavily discounted goods, from clothing and homewares to electronics, by shipping products directly from factories to consumers. The marketplace was founded by PDD founder Colin Huang and leverages PDD’s logistics network to keep prices low. By April 2025 Temu had expanded into more than ninety markets and offered goods in over six hundred categories.

Temu’s rapid growth has been remarkable. The app was the most downloaded shopping application in the United States in late 2022 and early 2023. It launched an American local‑seller program in 2024 to let U.S. merchants list items for domestic fulfillment and has rolled out similar initiatives in Europe and Asia. Despite its popularity, Temu has faced criticism over data‑privacy practices, accusations of forced labor in its supply chain, and intellectual‑property disputes with rival Shein. The company continues to invest in marketing—splashy Super Bowl ads and viral promotions—to build brand awareness and maintain its competitive edge.