La La Land Kind Cafe Opens in Oklahoma City
The mission-driven coffee chain has officially launched its first location in Oklahoma City at 5850 N. Classen Blvd.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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La La Land Kind Cafe has arrived in Oklahoma City, marking the latest expansion for the Dallas-founded brand. The new storefront at 5850 N. Classen Blvd. operates as a mission-driven business supporting youth aging out of the foster care system.
Why it matters
The company provides paid internships for young people in the foster care system, focusing on financial literacy, job readiness, and life skills. This model aims to help participants transition into the workforce through cafe roles or external placement.
The brand currently operates over 30 locations nationwide. During the opening, the cafe is offering a 50% discount on all drinks and toasts while providing gifts to 500 customers.
The players
Francois Reihani
He is the founder of La La Land Kind Cafe who launched the business in Dallas in 2019.
La La Land Kind Cafe
This is a mission-driven coffee chain that operates more than 30 locations and employs youth aging out of foster care.
The details
Founded by Francois Reihani, the cafe integrates a social mission directly into its daily retail operations. Interns receive hands-on training to build professional experience while being supported in their pursuit of full-time or part-time employment.
Timeline
The company was originally founded in 2019 in Dallas.
The soft opening period for the new cafe began on October 30, 2026.
The soft opening period concludes on November 7, 2026.
The official grand opening is scheduled for November 8, 2026.
Market Landscape
The cafe represents the growth of the social enterprise business model, where for-profit entities integrate philanthropic training programs into their standard retail operations. This expansion positions the brand within the competitive Oklahoma City coffee market while scaling its specific mission-driven labor strategy.
Customers can visit the new location at 5850 N. Classen Blvd. to support the mission and take advantage of the 50% discount on menu items during the initial launch period. The store's presence adds a new local option for daily coffee service that directly funds workforce development programs.
The takeaway
This business model demonstrates how retail coffee establishments can serve as platforms for workforce development for vulnerable youth. Residents can support this mission by choosing to visit the cafe and participating in their ongoing internship program.
What happens next
The cafe will host an official grand opening ceremony on November 8, 2026.
Further reading
For more news on new businesses in the area, check out the Openings & Closings section.
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