Loyalhood Coffee to Replace Bitty & Beau's in Waco
The local coffee shop at 110 Franklin Ave. will transition to a new operator by mid-November.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Bitty & Beau's Coffee will conclude operations at its Waco location on Nov. 12. Following the closure, Friends for Life will launch Loyalhood Coffee at the same site in mid-November.
Why it matters
The transition occurs as the current franchise owners retire to spend more time with their family. The new operator will maintain the space's commitment to inclusive employment for adults with disabilities.
The new cafe will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 110 Franklin Ave., continuing a site legacy that has hosted Bitty & Beau's for the past 5 years.
The players
Friends for Life
This organization has served seniors and adults with disabilities for more than 37 years.
Hayden Swearengin
The founder of the Loyalhood brand started the organization seven years ago.
Mark and Amy Sauer
The owners of the current coffee franchise are retiring to travel and spend time with their grandchildren.
The details
Friends for Life is absorbing the coffee shop operation as part of its Employment Readiness initiative, which pairs each worker with a job coach to build transferable skills. The new entity will rehire the existing staff from the current cafe.
Timeline
Bitty & Beau's Coffee ceases operations on Nov. 12, 2026.
Loyalhood Coffee opens in mid-November 2026.
Market Landscape
The transition reflects a growing trend where social advocacy groups leverage commercial spaces to scale professional development programs. This shift allows the new operator to utilize established infrastructure while deepening community-based job training.
Customers can expect the shop to maintain its standard operating hours and continue supporting local staff members under the new management. The transition ensures no loss of service at the 110 Franklin Ave. location.
The takeaway
Supporting businesses that provide job coaching helps build essential employment skills for community members with disabilities. Residents can continue to support the local workforce by visiting the cafe during its new operating hours.
Further reading
For more updates on local retail shifts, check the Waco Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kwtx.
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