After successfully building a healthy beverage empire in Houston and surrounding areas, a local husband and wife team and longtime franchisees have signed a deal with their franchisor for rights to sell and support the Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies franchise throughout the entire state of Texas. The Director of Regional Support Agreement essentially allows the franchisee to become an extension of the company headquarters; handing down the reigns of franchise sales and operations in the Lone Star State to Houston-based franchisees Rob and Jean McLean.
Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a leading global concessionaire of all-natural, fresh fruit smoothies combined with gourmet Hawaiian coffees, currently has 200 franchisees operating more than 450 units around the world. The McLeans became Directors of Regional Support in 2013 for the city of Houston but have expanded their region to now include all of Texas. Company executives say the McLean’s track record of success with the brand makes them ideal partners to continue growth of the brand through all channels including retail locations, entertainment venues, and nontraditional outlets throughout Texas.