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Royal Cup Coffee and Tea
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On May 5, 2026, Royal Cup Coffee and Tea (“Royal Cup”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium coffee and tea, announced the completion of its acquisition of Farmer Brothers Coffee Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) (“Farmer Brothers”), a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor.
- Royal Cup acquired all outstanding shares of Farmer Brothers in an all-cash transaction.
- The transaction brings together two established coffee and tea organizations, expanding Royal Cup’s national reach and strengthening its presence across foodservice, hospitality and retail channels. It creates a cohesive route-based distribution and equipment service network spanning multiple channels across the United States, Caribbean, Mexico and Canada.
- The combined company will operate under the Royal Cup name, be headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama and led by Chip Wann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Cup.
- “This highly complementary acquisition accelerates Royal Cup’s strategy to build a scaled, national platform in the coffee industry,” said Wali Bacdayan, Partner at Braemont Capital. “Since investing in Royal Cup, we have supported its execution of a disciplined, sustainable growth plan. The closing of this acquisition represents a significant milestone, and we look forward to continuing to support the team as they move into this next phase.”
About the company
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea manufactures and distributes high-quality coffee and tea in a variety of flavors and formats. Since 1896, Royal Cup's reach extends throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, serving customers in the food service, hospitality, convenience, office and specialty coffee markets. Built on strong history, Royal Cup's values are the heart of their work.
Farmer Brothers Coffee Co.
Founded in 1912, Farmer Brothers Coffee Co. is a national coffee roaster, wholesaler, equipment servicer and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products. The company’s product lines include organic, Direct Trade and sustainably produced coffee, as well as tea, cappuccino mixes, spices and baking/biscuit mixes. Farmer Brothers delivers extensive beverage planning services and culinary products to a wide variety of U.S.-based customers, ranging from small independent restaurants and foodservice operators to large institutional buyers, such as restaurant, department and convenience store chains, hotels, casinos, healthcare facilities and gourmet coffee houses, as well as grocery chains with private brand coffee and consumer branded coffee and tea products and foodservice distributors.
Braemont Capital
Braemont Capital is a relationship-driven investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs, family business owners, and management teams to capitalize on key growth catalysts. The firm employs a thematic investment strategy focused on high-growth opportunities where differentiated insights and experience provide a competitive advantage. The strategy leverages proprietary knowledge, deep industry expertise, and real-time market intelligence to guide sourcing, diligence, and value creation.
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Sources: Royal Cup Press Release.
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