News Release: 3/14/2025

Kahwa to Celebrate Grand Opening in Port Charlotte on April 7
Free Drinks All Day! Meet & Greet with Rays Mascot!

Port Charlotte, FL – March 14, 2025 – Kahwa Coffee Roasters, Tampa Bay’s award-winning coffee roaster and café, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Port Charlotte, Florida. The new café, located at 19580 Cochran Blvd, Suite 201, is now open and will officially celebrate its entry into Charlotte County on April 7, 2025. To kick off this exciting milestone, the café will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration with special guests, including a meet and greet with the Tampa Bay Rays Mascot.

Kahwa is inviting the community to join in the fun, with free small drinks—including Kahwa’s signature lattes, cappuccinos, and espressos—served all day long. In addition to complimentary beverages, attendees will have the chance to win free coffee for a year, ensuring they can enjoy their daily dose of Kahwa for the next twelve months.
“We are thrilled to bring Kahwa to Port Charlotte,” said Ryan Runge, Franchisee Owner/Operator of the new location. “We’ve seen the immense support Kahwa has received across the region, and we can’t wait to share our passion for quality coffee and exceptional customer service with our new neighbors. We hope everyone will come out to celebrate and participate in our Grand Opening festivities!”
Event Details:

• Date: April 7, 2025
• Time: Ribbon Cutting at 10:00 AM
• Location: Kahwa Coffee, 19580 Cochran Blvd, Suite 201, Port Charlotte, FL
• Free Kahwa drinks all day long!
• Meet & Greet with a Tampa Bay Rays Mascot!
• Grand Opening attendees can enter for a chance to win free coffee for a year, among other surprise giveaways!

Members of the media are cordially invited to attend the grand opening and experience the warm, inviting atmosphere of Kahwa Coffee’s first location in Charlotte County.
For more information and interview requests, please contact Abby Albaum at aalbaum@kahwacoffee.com aalbaum@kahwacoffee.com or visit www.kahwacoffee.com. About Kahwa Coffee:
Kahwa Coffee Roasting Company was founded in 2006 by Sarah and Raphael Perrier and the company is now the largest independent coffee roaster in Florida. Known for its commitment to quality and consistency, Kahwa selects 100% premium Arabica beans from across the globe, which are roasted and blended to create distinctive, complex flavors. With 20 retail locations – and more coming soon – as well as more than 1,000 wholesale customers, Kahwa continues to expand while maintaining its focus on fresh, high-quality coffee and personalized customer service. For more information, visit www.kahwacoffee.com or www.kahwafranchising.com. Stay connected with Kahwa on Facebook and Instagram (@KahwaCoffee), too!