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3 days ago
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Dutch Bros, beloved national coffee chain, to move headquarters out of Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Dutch Bros, a beloved Oregon-founded chain with national acclaim, is moving their headquarters out of the Pacific Northwest. The company confirmed to KOIN 6 News that its official headquarters will soon move to Phoenix, Arizona. 2 Portland bars named finalists in New Orleans' upcoming Spirited Awards The change comes roughly one year after CEO Christine Barone, an Arizona native, joined the company. 'Over the past several months, we have seen the functional and cultural advantages of having more of our field support roles working together in one place. To support the next phase of Dutch Bros' growth, we're relocating additional roles to our new Phoenix office and making strategic changes to the structure of several teams,' the company said in a statement to KOIN 6 News. 'Bringing more people together will allow us to better serve our customers and crews across the country. With these changes, the Phoenix office will become our official HQ.' However, the company said their original roasting facility will remain in Grants Pass, Oregon. 'Additionally, through the Dutch Bros Foundation, we'll continue our long-standing commitment to uplifting and supporting the Southern Oregon community,' the company said. Stay with KOIN 6 News as this story develops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-06-2025
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Tillamook opens first owned-and-operated facility outside of Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. () — An Oregon-headquartered dairy brand is expanding its reach on the East Coast. Tillamook County Creamery Association has announced the opening of its first owned-and-operated manufacturing facility outside of the Beaver State. A portion of Tillamook Ice Cream will now be produced in Decatur, Ill. Class action lawsuit accuses Grocery Outlet of deceptive pricing in Oregon stores According to the company, the new facility 'marks a key milestone' for the 116-year-old brand. 'This is an exciting step forward for our co-op, and we are energized by the new opportunities that the Decatur manufacturing plant opens for TCCA,' TCCA President and CEO David Booth said in the announcement. 'Decatur offers strategic access to our growing customer and consumer base, and we hope this new production facility will help enable Tillamook to become the ice cream of choice for consumers in the Eastern United States.' Salem career criminal sentenced for selling drug-infused 'Cocoa Puffs,' 'Cinnamon Toast Crunch' bars The company has reported that Tillamook Ice Cream is already the fastest-growing family-size brand of its kind in the U.S. With the addition of the Midwest facility, owners expect to produce another 15.5 million gallons of ice cream each year. Around 4.4 million new customers — including one million in 2024 alone — have purchased the family-size ice cream since 2021, according to TCCA. The association noted ice cream sales have grown by more than 13% in the past year, and a majority of the new customers reside on the East Coast. The Decatur manufacturing facility's opening has brought 50 new jobs. Tillamook plans to bring in more workers as production continues, and also work alongside officials to revitalize the Illinois city. Summer heat returns, builds around Portland this weekend The dairy brand isn't the only Oregon-founded company to recently announce expansion. Portland's The Sports Bra, which opened as the world's first women-only sports bar in 2022, has revealed it will open franchises in St. Louis, Boston, Las Vegas and Indianapolis. Meanwhile, other brands like Jollibee have opened their first Oregon location as part of their Pacific Northwest expansion. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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27-03-2025
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Bend-founded brewery will close Portland pub after less than two years
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An Oregon-founded brewery will soon cease operations at its Portland location, just as it ushers in new beginnings in its flagship city. Crux Fermentation Project has informed customers that its pub on 2715 SE 8th Ave. will shutter this weekend. In-N-Out Burger's Gresham drive-thru proposal progresses with pre-application summary 'After almost 2 years, we have made the difficult decision to close our Portland pub,' Crux announced on . 'Our last day of service will be this Sunday 3/30 and we hope to see you for one last pint here in Portland.' Larry Sidor founded the beer brand in 2012, with the founding of its first Bend tasting room. Crux expanded to its Southeast Portland location more than a decade later in mid-June 2023. Now, with less than two years at its second pub under its belt, the company is focusing on operations in its hometown. Oregon Food Bank and other nutrition services left in limbo after federal cuts Crux put its Bend brewpub, located on 50 SW Division St., up for sale last April. The property has since been sold, but the brand is still renting the space as its tasting room. The agreement with the property's new owner has allowed the brewers to ensure the future of their company, according to a social media post. 'The sale of our property last year has opened opportunities, including investment in growing our non-alcoholic NØMØ lineup and launching a 401k program for all Crux employees,' the brand . Owners also reported that it anticipates new neighbors at the Bend tasting room, now that two retail spaces nearby are available. 20-degree temperature drop Thursday as rain, wind returns to the PNW Although the Portland location is no more, Crux products can still be found in different retailers and restaurants throughout the city, including New Seasons Market, Fred Meyer and Fire On the Mountain. Additionally, the company said Portland customers with gift cards can redeem them at the Bend location, online or through one final sale before the pub closes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
