Customers have waited in hourlong lines at the concept’s recently opened Seattle-area unit to scoop up its Asian pastries, such as the Marble Taro Bun and milky brioche. Founded in Taiwan, 85C is named for its optimal coffee-brewing temperature—though it is known for its iced sea salt coffee. 85C has more than 900 units globally and continues to expand in the States.
| Location | Brea, Calif. |
|---|---|
| 2016 Systemwide Sales ($000) | $29,200,000* |
| YOY Sales Change | 40.4% |
| 2016 U.S. Units | 25 |
| YOY Unit Change | 47.1% |
| 2016 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $1,390,000* |
| Future 50 Year | 2017 |
| Franchising | yes |
*Technomic estimate
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