Biggby Comes to Port Huron

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By Karson Schenk
Husky Herald Reporter

  Biggby Coffee, a brand native to Michigan with a headquarters located in Lansing, is coming to Port Huron. It is currently in construction, and is expected to open in the spring.

  It is located less than a mile from Port Huron Northern High School: all students have to do is take a  left down Kraft road while exiting the Northern parking lot, and turn into the new business located  across from Kraft 8 theatres.

  Complete with a drive through and walk-in options, will Biggby Coffee pose a threat to the Tim Hortons and Starbucks diehards? Or the gas station coffee junkies? “I think it will affect some people’s daily routine.” Marissa Hartman (‘17) said. “It is conveniently close to the school.”

 Biggby offers coffee, tea, herbal tea, made-to-order beverages, assorted food, and smoothies. In September 2011, the company was named the fastest growing coffee chain in America by CNBC, which ranked the chain number one, based on their growth percentage from the previous year.

  “Biggby coffee will change people’s daily routines. I've heard the coffee is good and it is really close to the school.” Maddie Frank (‘17) said.

  From an economic standpoint, Rachel McClelland (‘17) said, “I think Biggby coffee will be great for this area and attract students as a place to eat and hangout.” Along with its famously cheap (and still good) coffee and iced beverages, it also brings opportunity of new jobs to Port Huron Northern's students.

  One cup of medium coffee from Tim hortons costs $1.79 (14oz) Biggby coffee costs $2.09 (20oz) and Starbucks remains the most expensive  at $2.10 (16oz).

  Biggby was ranked above other popular brands such as Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts and Caribou Coffee, and was also named a top 30 food franchise in the United States by Franchise Business Review in both 2011 and 2012.     

  The report compiled results based on surveys from franchisees in the food sector, representing more than 75 brands and 20,500 franchised businesses. Micaela Muzzarelli ('17) a Starbucks Gold member and devotee for the past 5 years stated, "Even with the new Biggby Coffee, my adoration for Starbucks will remain untarnished, it will always be the superior coffee in my eyes."

  Should we as Michiganders be backing native Biggby? Or will Northern students continue to start the day with Canadian Tim hortons and Seattle Starbucks?