{"id":37594,"date":"2026-05-10T18:42:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T23:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=37594"},"modified":"2026-05-10T18:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T23:42:09","slug":"effingham-human-bean-location-under-new-ownership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/37594-effingham-human-bean-location-under-new-ownership\/","title":{"rendered":"Effingham Human Bean Location Under New Ownership"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>The Human Bean in Effingham is entering an exciting new chapter under new ownership\u2014and inviting the community to celebrate in a big way.<\/p>\n<p>Sloan Kessinger and Tiffany Stewart officially took ownership of The Human Bean located at 406 N Keller Drive on March 1. As first-time The Human Bean franchise partners, the group is eager to build on the strong foundation already established in Effingham while continuing to serve high-quality beverages with the brand\u2019s signature <strong>WITH A BEAN ON TOP<\/strong>\u00ae customer experience.<\/p>\n<p>To mark the transition, the new owners are hosting a weeklong grand opening celebration designed to bring the community together and give customers exciting chances to try The Human Bean\u2019s signature offerings. The festivities begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, May 11th at 10 a.m., kicking off several days of specials and celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>That same day, Monday, May 11th, guests can enjoy 50% off drink items with the purchase of any sandwich or egg bites, making it the perfect opportunity to pair a favorite beverage with breakfast or lunch. The celebration continues on Tuesday, May 12th, when customers can cool off with $1 off granitas, The Human Bean\u2019s signature frozen espresso drinks, followed by Wednesday, May 13th, where Rewards App members can take advantage of Double Rewards on their purchases.<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, May 14th, guests can stop by for $1 off any drink, and the excitement builds into Friday, May 15th, featuring 50% off Bright\u00ae Energy drinks\u2014The Human Bean\u2019s proprietary energy drink made with clean caffeine\u2014offering a refreshing boost ahead of the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The week culminates in a grand finale on Saturday, May 16th, when customers can take advantage of a buy-one-get-one-free drink offer (of equal or lesser value), alongside the location\u2019s main celebration event.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday\u2019s festivities promise a lively, family-friendly atmosphere. Visitors can expect goodie bag giveaways, and drive-thru surprises running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will also have the opportunity to sample Bright\u00ae Energy drinks along with sweet treats like cookies and cinnamon rolls.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have amazing franchise partners, and almost without exception each one of them is growing in their communities, adding locations, and doing great things for their neighbors,\u201d says Dan Hawkins, CEO of The Human Bean franchise.<\/p>\n<p>Hawkins attributes the company\u2019s continued growth to its commitment to community and its mission of treating everyone \u201clike a kind human bean.\u201d Through quarterly charitable giving and local initiatives, the brand strives to create meaningful connections with staff, customers, and communities alike.<\/p>\n<p>The Effingham team is excited to carry that mission forward, inviting both longtime fans and first-time visitors to experience the stand during this celebratory week. Customers can prepare for their visit by exploring The Human Bean\u2019s drink menu and Rewards App online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Human Bean in Effingham is entering an exciting new chapter under new ownership\u2014and inviting the community to celebrate in a big way. 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