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The Gloria Jean's Coffees Story
 As
one of the world’s leading providers of specialty-flavored whole
bean coffees, Gloria Jean’s has been providing the ultimate coffee
experience for over 25 years.
In 1979, Ed and Gloria Jean Kvetko purchased a small gift shop in a
quaint little town just north of Chicago. Deciding to share their
secret for great tasting coffee, the store soon developed a loyal
following as people came from all around to experience Gloria Jean’s
gourmet coffees.
Due to increasing demand and popularity, Gloria Jean’s began
franchising stores in the mid-1980’s to entrepreneurs in the Chicago
market who shared their passion for specialty coffees. Today Gloria
Jean’s has grown to be one of the largest mall-based retailer of
specialty coffees in North America.
Committed to quality and selection, Gloria Jean’s is the premier
destination for people who know and crave gourmet coffee. Each of
our flavored coffees receives utmost care from harvest to cup. We
meticulously roast and flavor to exacting standards, making Gloria
Jean’s coffee the finest you can buy.
Mission
Gloria Jean's Coffees is committed to building a unified family,
consistently serving the highest quality coffee and providing
outstanding personalized service in a vibrant store atmosphere.
History - International
In 1995, Nabi Saleh, a businessman internationally regarded for
his coffee knowledge and expertise and Peter Irvine, former Managing
Director of advertising agency DDB Needham, visited the United
States to experience first hand the Gloria Jean's Coffees brand.
Nabi and Peter identified the opportunity for this unique brand in
Australia and saw the chance to provide Australian consumers with
high quality coffee and consistent service in accessible locations.
Together they established Jireh International Pty Ltd, the company
that holds the right to franchise Gloria Jean's Coffees in
Australia, and most recently
purchased the rights to the Gloria Jean's Coffees brand for all
international countries (with the exception of the USA and Puerto
Rico).
Nabi's expertise in the coffee and tea industries combined with
Peter's background in franchising, marketing and advertising created
the perfect recipe
for a successful partnership.
In late 1996 Jireh International Pty Ltd opened the first Gloria
Jean's Coffees store in Miranda, Sydney and two weeks later another
in Eastgardens, also in Sydney. These stores were set up to
thoroughly test the concept in the Australian market.
 In early 1998, Gloria Jean's Coffees franchised its first store and
within six years had opened 185 stores - all locally owned and
operated by more than 100 franchisees. In 2003, they opened a
franchise in Darwin meaning that the brand was now established in
every state and territory.
Gloria Jean's Coffees continued growth is a result of an effective
franchising model, stable management practices and a committed and
enthusiastic team who
are passionate about coffee and satisfying customers.
Jireh International Pty Ltd is a wholly Australian owned company.
Nabi Saleh is the Chairman and Peter Irvine is the Managing
Director.
History - Local (Philippines)
 The year 2003 witnessed the unfolding of the country’s unprecedented
and much-anticipated expansion of Gloria Jean’s Coffees in the
Philippines. It was when Specialty Beans Philippines, Inc. owned by
Mr. Victor Siasat introduced Gloria Jean’s Coffees into the
Philippine Market.
To this date, there are already 34 outlets in operation and other
soon to open outlets.
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