Franchising

Toastique expanding in Michigan

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June 12, 2024

Washington D.C.-founded Toastique is making its Michigan debut this summer when it opens in Ann Arbor at 200 E. Washington St., steps away from the University of Michigan. The chain serves toast creations, smoothie bowls, cold-pressed juices, espresso, coffee and grab-and-go options.

Husband-and-wife duo Candace and Austin Kovar own the 1,293 square-foot location featuring indoor and outdoor seating,

"My entrepreneurial spirit comes from my mother who taught me what it takes to run a successful business," Candace Kovar said in a company press release. "After welcoming our daughter during the pandemic, I was on the hunt to find a business that we could grow for her in hopes of instilling within her the same outlook and spirit," said Candace Kovar, franchisee and owner of Toastique Ann Arbor. "We saw Toastique's growth across the country and after meeting the team behind it all, we discovered how well it aligned with my values of eating healthy, fresh food and investing in wellness. It was a 'ding ding ding' moment of finding the perfect fit for our family and our hometown! Ann Arbor is a beautiful, diverse community and I'm confident that they are going to love Toastique."

Founded in 2018, by former Division 1 collegiate cheerleader Brianna Keefe, Toastique now has locations in Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Utah, Texas and Virginia.