Beans & Brews Coffee House Will Open in Idaho Falls
The coffee franchise is preparing to launch a new location at a former restaurant site.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Beans & Brews Coffee House plans to open its doors in Idaho Falls by late October 2026. The new shop will occupy the former Sweeto Burrito building at 2090 East 17th Street.
Why it matters
The arrival of the franchise brings a new coffee and sandwich option to the Idaho Falls area. This opening repurposes a vacant commercial space that has sat empty since the previous tenant departed.
The Idaho Falls store marks an expansion for the chain, which was originally founded in 1993. The facility is located at the 2090 East 17th Street property.
The players
Kurt Lund
He is the franchise owner bringing the coffee chain to this new Idaho Falls location.
Steve Jones
He is a part owner involved in the development of the local coffee shop.
The details
Renovations are currently underway inside the building, and the exterior has already been repainted to match the branding of the coffee chain. The menu will feature a variety of coffee and non-coffee drinks, alongside breakfast and lunch sandwich options.
Timeline
The coffee chain was established in 1993.
The previous tenant, Sweeto Burrito, closed in December 2023.
The new shop is scheduled to open before Halloween 2026.
Market Landscape
This opening follows a broader trend of local entrepreneurs acquiring and retrofitting former restaurant properties for new service concepts. Such moves allow brands to enter established corridors by leveraging existing infrastructure rather than starting from the ground up.
Local residents will gain a new option for breakfast and lunch sandwiches alongside a variety of specialty beverages. The project adds a new commercial operator to the 17th Street corridor, potentially increasing foot traffic in the immediate neighborhood.
The takeaway
Repurposing existing restaurant spaces is a common strategy for franchise owners looking to lower startup costs and minimize construction timelines. Residents can expect the shop to begin operations before the end of October.
Further reading
Learn more about new commercial developments in the area on the Openings & Closings page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by East Idaho News.
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