Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, the groundbreaking North Carolina-based coffee shop dedicated to inclusion and empowerment, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Columbus, Ohio. Founded by Ben and Amy Wright and named after their two children with Down syndrome, the company launched in 2016 with a mission to change the way people see people with disabilities—especially in the workplace.

“Eighty percent of people with disabilities don’t have jobs -- and we’re out to change that. Not just by providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities, but by showing our guests what’s possible,” said co-founder Amy Wright. “Bitty & Beau’s Coffee has created a path for people with disabilities to become valued, accepted and included in every community -- we’ve said it from the start -- it’s more than just a cup of coffee.”

Wright added, “We’re incredibly excited to bring Bitty & Beau’s Coffee to Columbus. With the support of this vibrant community, we know we can make a meaningful impact.”

Their grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Saturday, May 3rd to celebrate the opening of this inspiring new location.

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Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is more than just a coffee shop—it’s a human rights movement. By creating a path to meaningful employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the company delivers outstanding customer experiences while building more inclusive communities. Since opening its flagship location in Wilmington, NC in 2016, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee has grown to include shops in twelve states and has provided employment to more than 450 individuals with disabilities. The company has been featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, FOX News, CNN, People Magazine, and Southern Living.