Teaspoon, a boba tea shop originating from Los Altos, California, is set to open its first Kansas City location in the Ward Parkway Center at 8600 Ward Parkway, Suite 2020. The shop plans to launch by late summer or early fall, serving as a flagship store for the brand in the metro area. Franchise owner Leslie Lewis expressed excitement about the location due to its strong community presence and diverse customer base. Teaspoon's menu features unique items such as Thai tea with cream and honey boba, black sugar assam, double matcha coffee, and Vietnamese coffee frappe, all made with fresh ingredients. The company, founded in 2015, currently operates over 50 stores across the U.S. and is actively expanding, with plans for three more locations in the Kansas City area within the next three years. This new venture comes after the closure of Claire's in August, which filed for bankruptcy and shut down 290 stores nationwide.