DILLANOS COFFEE ROASTERS ANNOUNCES MERGER WITH DANCING GOATS COFFEE
Press Release | November 15th, 2024
Dillanos Coffee Roasters (DCR) is thrilled to announce a landmark merger with Dancing Goats Coffee, an Olympia-based icon formerly known as Batdorf & Bronson. This historic union brings together two of the Pacific Northwest’s original coffee pioneers, each renowned for exceptional quality and a shared dedication to customer service.
For Dillanos, this merger is more than just a business expansion; it is a coming together of two coffee brands with a shared history and mutual respect for the craft. Dillanos looks forward to growing Dancing Goats Coffee, creating new opportunities to celebrate coffee culture across the Pacific Northwest.
As part of the merger, Dillanos is thrilled to announce they will be reviving the Batdorf & Bronson brand. “The Batdorf & Bronson name is deeply meaningful to us,” said Chris Heyer, Co CEO of Dillanos Coffee Roasters. “Since the early days, we have admired their commitment to quality and the integrity they brought to the craft. Their dedication to sourcing the finest coffee and their passion for excellence set a standard that inspired us to push forward and elevate our roasting practices. The name Batdorf & Bronson carries a rich history in the specialty coffee world, and we are excited to honor that legacy.”
David J. Morris, Co-CEO of Dillanos Coffee Roasters, expressed his excitement for the merger: “Dancing Goats history speaks for itself, and we are incredibly honored to bring our companies together. This partnership allows us to serve more customers while staying true to the core values that have guided both brands since the beginning.”
What This Means for Customers
• Unchanged Quality: Dillanos and Dancing Goats Coffee customers will continue to enjoy the same exceptional products they know and love.
and Dancing Goats Coffee customers will continue to enjoy the same exceptional products they know and love.
• Enhanced Service: The merger will strengthen support and product offerings for local coffeehouses and retailers across the nation.
• Sustained Legacy: Dillanos is committed to upholding the legacy that Dancing Goats Coffee has built in Olympia and surrounding areas.
About Dancing Goats Coffee
Dancing Goats Coffee (formerly Batdorf & Bronson) has been a leader in coffee quality since its early days in Olympia. A triple-certified roaster, the company operates with a focus on Fairtrade, organic, and Rainforest Alliance standards.
In 1988, Larry and Cherie Challain started a coffee bar in Olympia, Washington, serving coffee made from Batdorf & Bronson’s beans. A few years later, the Challains purchased the Batdorf & Bronson roasting company which grew into a well-respected coffee brand, opening a second roastery in Atlanta in 1994. In 2022, the company rebranded all retail and wholesale products as Dancing Goats Coffee. In 2023, Dancing Goats was purchased by Kaldi’s Coffee in St. Louis.
About Dillanos Coffee Roasters
Dillanos Coffee Roasters, established in 1992, has grown from a single espresso cart in Buckley, Washington, to a nationally recognized wholesale roasting company with over one hundred employees. DCR is passionate about sourcing high-quality coffee and helping specialty coffee retailers grow their businesses. Over the past thirty-plus years, Dillanos mission has been simple- Help People, Make Friends, Have Fun!
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