DENVER, CO — Texas-based iced tea franchise HTeaO is looking to expand its presence in Colorado, with newly submitted development plans revealing a proposal for the company's first location in Denver. The proposed development comes just over a year after HTeaO officially entered the Colorado market with its first store in Loveland, signaling the brand's continued interest in expanding along the Front Range.
Proposed HTeaO Location at the Corner of Green Valley Ranch Blvd and Yampa St | Site Plan Sourced from Concept Application
According to concept plans recently submitted to the City and County of Denver, the company is proposing a new commercial development in Denver's Gateway - Green Valley Ranch neighborhood, featuring an HTeaO drive-thru location alongside additional retail space for a future tenant.
The proposed development is associated with a property identified as 4871 Tower Road in city records, with the submitted site plans showing the building along Green Valley Ranch Boulevard near Yampa Street. The project would introduce a new approximately 3,400-square-foot, single-story commercial building to the property, which would be divided between two separate tenant spaces.
HTeaO would occupy approximately 2,035 square feet of the building, while the remaining 1,348 square feet would be reserved for a future commercial tenant that has not yet been identified. The proposed development would also include approximately 33 parking spaces, accessible parking, landscaping, pedestrian connections, and a dedicated drive-thru lane wrapping around the building.
Preliminary architectural elevations prepared by Franz Architects provide an early look at the proposed building's appearance. The design incorporates HTeaO's recognizable branding into a contemporary commercial structure featuring white and earth-toned exterior finishes, composite wood accents, metal canopies, and large storefront windows. The building would also feature a prominent architectural element displaying the company's logo, while the adjoining tenant space would maintain a separate storefront entrance.
The accompanying site plans, prepared by Atwell, illustrate how the property would accommodate vehicle circulation, parking, and drive-thru operations. The proposed drive-thru would allow customers to order beverages without entering the store, while an indoor customer area would provide an additional option for those visiting the location.
HTeaO Exterior Sign | Sourced from HTeaO’s Facebook Page
Founded in Texas, HTeaO has grown into a recognizable beverage franchise specializing in freshly brewed iced tea. The company offers more than 20 flavors of sweetened and unsweetened iced tea, prepared using a proprietary water filtration system and natural ingredients. Its menu also includes coffee, bottled water, fruit-forward refreshers, energy beverages, and a selection of snacks.
Unlike traditional coffee shops, HTeaO places a particular emphasis on iced tea, allowing customers to choose from a variety of flavors and sweetness levels. The company also offers beverages in larger quantities, including gallons of tea, alongside individual drinks available through its stores and drive-thru locations.
The brand's expansion into Denver would follow its official Colorado debut on July 12, 2025, when HTeaO opened its first location at 1245 East Eisenhower Boulevard in Loveland. That location is owned and operated by husband-and-wife franchisees Mandy and Nobby Grona, who helped introduce the Texas-based brand to the Colorado market. At the time of the Loveland opening, HTeaO leadership identified Colorado as an important market for the company's continued growth, emphasizing opportunities to establish additional locations throughout the region.
The proposed Green Valley Ranch location would mark HTeaO's first expansion into Denver and potentially its second location in Colorado, building upon the company's initial entry into the state last year.
The project remains in the preliminary stages of Denver's development review process. City records identify the application as a concept plan, with its current status listed as "Intake In Progress." The submitted materials provide an early look at the developer's intentions, although the building design, site configuration, and other details remain subject to change as the proposal advances through the review process.
An anticipated construction schedule, opening date, and general contractor have not yet been announced. Additional information regarding the development and the franchise operators behind the proposed Denver location may become available as the project progresses.
Development Team:
Property Owner: EVC-WDG Tower LLC
Architect: Franz Architects
Civil Engineering / Site Planning: Atwell
General Contractor: To Be Announced
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All project information was sourced from publicly available site plans, renderings, and permitting documents.
4 minute read • Texas-based iced tea chain HTeaO plans its first Denver location in Green Valley Ranch, featuring a drive-thru and additional retail space.