Human Bean

The Human Bean is a national coffee company and coffeehouse chain based in Medford, Oregon. Founded in 1998, it specializes in drive-thru espresso and coffee services, aiming to provide an exceptional coffee experience while fostering community connections. The company operates over 180 locations across 25 U.S. states, with a mix of franchised and corporate-owned stores. The Human Bean offers a variety of high-quality coffee and espresso drinks, along with smoothies, Italian sodas, tea, and other beverages. In January 2024, they introduced Bright® Energy, an energy drink made with caffeine from green coffee beans. The company emphasizes quality ingredients and friendly service, symbolized by their tradition of placing a chocolate-covered espresso bean on each cup. With a commitment to community involvement, The Human Bean actively participates in local fundraisers and donation drives, making it a popular choice for busy individuals and coffee enthusiasts alike.

Food & Beverages Medford, United States Founded 1998 ~222 employees

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Employees
222
-0.9% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$576K
Revenue ~$128M
Total funding
$54.5K
Last round Dec 2020
12-month attrition
29.3%
Tech: 0%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Human Bean went from 264 employees in Jul 2023 to 222 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 16 people joined, 25 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other197
Operations10
Marketing8
Finance3
Success2
Sales1
Design1

Funding

  • Dec 2020 · $54.5K

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How many employees does Human Bean have?

Human Bean has about 222 employees, down 0.9% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Human Bean's revenue per employee?

Human Bean makes about $576K in revenue per employee, based on $127.96M annual revenue and 222 employees.

How much funding has Human Bean raised?

Human Bean has raised $55K in total funding.

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