New Boba Tea Shop to Open in Kansas City's Ward Parkway Center
Former Kansas City store will soon become this boba tea shop
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Teaspoon, a California-based boba tea shop, will open its first Kansas City location at 8600 Ward Parkway, Suite 2020, in the Ward Parkway Center. The franchise aims to establish a flagship store by late summer or early fall and plans to expand with three additional locations in the metro area over the next three years.
- 01Teaspoon will open its first Kansas City location in late summer or early fall.
- 02The shop will occupy the former Claire's retail space in Ward Parkway Center.
- 03Franchise owner Leslie Lewis plans to open three more stores in the KC metro within three years.
- 04Teaspoon offers a variety of beverages including boba tea, smoothies, and lemonades.
- 05The former Claire's store closed due to a bankruptcy filing.
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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.
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The opening of Teaspoon will provide a new dining option for residents and visitors in South Kansas City, fostering community engagement and offering a gathering place for families and professionals.
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