The new store will be owned and operated by franchise partners Omar Ortega and Anna Marroquin
HTeaO, the nation's leading iced tea franchise, is expanding into South Texas with its first-ever location in the Rio Grande Valley. The new Brownsville store, located at 205 Rocky Road, Brownsville, TX 78526, will be owned and operated by local franchise partners Omar Ortega and Anna Marroquin of AMO Tea Enterprises 1, LLC, and is expected to open in early 2027.
HTeaO officially broke ground on the new location on July 22, marking the start of construction and the brand’s entry into the Brownsville market and the Rio Grande Valley. The milestone represents another step in HTeaO's continued Texas expansion as demand for the brand grows across the state.
“Anna and I are incredibly excited to bring HTeaO to Brownsville,” said Omar Ortega, franchise partner of AMO Tea Enterprises 1, LLC. “We love what the brand offers, from the variety of fresh-brewed teas to the welcoming experience, and we cannot wait to share that with the community. Our goal is to create a place people can stop by, cool off and enjoy with their family and friends.”
The 1,900-square-foot location will feature HTeaO’s full menu of more than 20 fresh-brewed sweetened and unsweetened teas, along with specialty beverages, snacks and the brand’s popular bagged ice. Guests will be able to order inside or use the single-lane drive-thru for a quick and convenient experience.
“Texas remains central to HTeaO’s growth strategy, and bringing our first location to the Rio Grande Valley is an exciting milestone for the brand,” said Shane Clark, Chief Development Officer of HTeaO. For more information on HTeaO, visit HTeaO.com