TC Global, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer of coffee, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages within the quick-service restaurant industry primarily in the United States. The company’s products comprise whole bean and ground coffees, espressos, teas, Guayak yerba mates, chai teas, Bellaccino blended and bottled beverages, fruit–based beverages, ice cream shakes, and hot cocoa; pastries, muffins, cookies, and desserts; salads and sandwiches; nuts, trail mixes, and dried fruits; chocolates and other confections; and juices, soda, and water. It also sells brewing equipment and accessories, including French presses, Keurig K-Cup brewing systems and Tully’s K-Cups, espresso machines, mugs, and coffee grinders. As of October 2, 2011, the company had 70 company-operated retail stores and 106 franchised stores in Washington, California, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Wyoming. In addition, it operates or franchises smaller footprint stores in special venues, such as in the premises of corporate facilities, and kiosks and cafes located in grocery stores, hotels, hospitals, airports, and university campuses. The company was formerly known as Tully’s Coffee Corporation and changed its name to TC Global, Inc. in March 2009. TC Global, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As of July 1, 2013, TC Global, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Baristas Coffee Company Inc.