The Spice and Tea Exchange Explores New England Expansion Opportunities

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – The Spice & Tea Exchange® a specialty retail brand offering fine spices, hand-mixed seasoning blends, and loose-leaf exotic teas from around the world, is preparing to increase its franchise footprint in the Northeast with a special focus on Maine and Vermont. The brand is interested in picturesque areas such as Bar Harbor and Kennebunkport, ME, and Woodstock, VT.

The brand's interest in expanding throughout New England is driven in part by the strong performance and community reception of its existing stores in the region, including:

• Freeport, ME
• Portsmouth, NH
• Mashpee, MA
• Newport, RI

These successful locations demonstrate the region's strong alignment with The Spice & Tea Exchange® experience and reinforce the company's confidence in pursuing additional growth opportunities across New England. The brand is a natural fit for the Northeast, where historic charm, walkable town centers, and a longstanding appreciation for artisan goods create an ideal environment for its versatile retail offerings.

"The Northeast, with its centuries old town centers, preserved architecture, and longstanding traditions around trade and craftsmanship, offers an ideal environment for our brand," said Tatum Crews, Vice President of Sales. "This is a region where the legacy of early American markets, coastal trading routes, and historic Main Streets still shape how people shop and connect. That deep appreciation for heritage and quality makes New England a compelling area for expanding our franchise footprint."

The brand started the new year having surpassed $50 million in systemwide sales in 2025, a milestone that underscores its momentum and the strength of its nationwide franchise community. With this level of performance and stability, The Spice & Tea Exchange® is positioned to pursue high value growth regions, making New England a natural next focus.

The Spice & Tea Exchange® is a specialty retail brand offering over 140 fine spices, 85 hand-mixed seasoning blends, 40 exotic teas, naturally flavored sugars, and salts from around the world, creating a destination where guests explore, taste, and discover new flavors. Franchise partners benefit from a family-like company culture, diverse income opportunities (in-store retail, wholesale), white-label partnerships, event sales, seasonal promotions, and digital recipe bundles.

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About The Spice & Tea Exchange®

Established in 2008, The Spice & Tea Exchange® is a specialty retail brand offering over 140 fine spices, 85 hand-mixed seasoning blends, 40 exotic loose-leaf teas, naturally flavored sugars, and salts from around the world, creating a destination where guests explore, taste, and discover new flavors. Currently operating in 38 states with nearly 100 stores, the brand is looking for passionate entrepreneurs to bring a special sensory experience to their local communities.