# Royal Cup, Inc.

> Royal Cup, Inc. imports, roasts, blends, manufactures and distributes coffee and tea, combining beverages with brewing equipment, delivery, training and technical service for commercial customers. Founded in Birmingham in 1896, it became a Braemont Capital portfolio company in 2025 and acquired Farmer Brothers in May 2026. Its markets include the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean.

- **Founded:** 1896
- **Headquarters:** Birmingham, United States
- **Founders:** Henry T. Batterton (Founder, Batterton Coffee Company)
- **Products:** Royal Cup Signature, Prideland, H.C. Valentine, ROAR, Ready-to-drink cold brew
- **Notable:** Operating origins date to 1896; celebrated 125 years in 2021., Reported manufacturing capacity of more than 80 million pounds annually and almost 70 distribution centers in its 2021 anniversary announcement; historical figures, not verified current combined totals., Completed a three-year manufacturing expansion in 2016, including a 33,000-square-foot bean-handling facility.

## Products & services

- **Royal Cup Signature** — Coffee and hot and iced tea in multiple formats and pack sizes; Signature coffees use 100% Arabica beans.
- **Prideland** — Value-focused coffee and tea, including fractional packs, urn coffee, whole beans and liquid concentrates.
- **H.C. Valentine** — Small-batch artisan roasting, single-origin coffees and custom blends with selected certified offerings.
- **ROAR** — Specialty single-serve coffee system and coffee products.
- **Ready-to-drink cold brew** — Expanded five-flavor lineup in 11-ounce cans: black, caramel latte, vanilla latte, mocha latte and Signature Sweet Latte.
- **Blended Solutions** — Customized beverage programs combining products, equipment, delivery, account support, training and equipment service.
- **Contract manufacturing** — Sourcing, roast-profile matching, roasting, grinding and packaging coffee and blending tea for other businesses.
- **Beverage equipment and supplies** — Brewing and dispensing equipment, water filtration, juices, condiments and associated beverage supplies.

## Achievements

- Operating origins date to 1896; celebrated 125 years in 2021.
- Reported manufacturing capacity of more than 80 million pounds annually and almost 70 distribution centers in its 2021 anniversary announcement; historical figures, not verified current combined totals.
- Completed a three-year manufacturing expansion in 2016, including a 33,000-square-foot bean-handling facility.
- Acquired Icebox Coffee in 2017 to bring liquid manufacturing in-house.
- Completed the Farmer Brothers acquisition on May 5, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2025-11** — Braemont Capital completed its acquisition on November 26, according to financial advisor Stephens; the public partnership announcement followed in December.
- **2026-03** — Announced expanded ready-to-drink cold brew range with five flavors in 11-ounce cans on March 12.
- **2026-05** — Completed acquisition of Farmer Brothers on May 5 at $1.29 per share; Chip Wann leads the combined business.
- **2026-06** — A $192 million senior secured facility was announced June 2, combining a $155 million revolver and $37 million term loan.

## Links

- Website: https://www.royalcupcoffee.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/royal-cup-coffee
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RoyalCup
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RoyalCupCoffeeandTea1
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalcup
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalcupcoffee

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Last updated: 2026-10-21