FLORENCE, KY — For the second year in a row, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee has been named to the annual Inc. 5000 list, the prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private, independent companies. Following its debut on the 2025 list, Travelin’ Tom’s returns to the 2026 rankings as the company continues its rapid nationwide franchise expansion.
The Inc. 5000 ranks private enterprises by multi-year revenue growth. The recognition highlights Travelin’ Tom’s trajectory as one of the fastest-growing mobile beverage concepts in the franchise sector. Founded by Kona Ice founder Tony Lamb, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee has scaled to more than 380 mobile units operating nationwide, with additional units in development. The brand has attracted both single-unit entrepreneurs and multi-unit operators seeking a flexible, scalable mobile business model.
“Being recognized by Inc. for the second consecutive year is a tremendous honor and a true testament to the strength of our team,” said Tony Lamb, Founder & CEO of Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee. “We saw an opportunity to take the mobile model we built with Kona Ice and create something special in the coffee space. More than 380 units later, we’re seeing the strength of that model and the demand for a high-quality, mobile coffee experience. We’re not stopping here.”
Fueling Nationwide Expansion
Travelin’ Tom’s mobile units are designed to deliver a specialty beverage experience without the traditional costs and infrastructure required of a brick-and-mortar coffee shop. Mobile units feature high-capacity beverage equipment, custom video-screen menu technology and a broad array of specialty drinks, including Nitro Cold Brew, frappes, teas, lemonades, and energy drinks. By bringing these offerings directly to customers, the brand delivers high-margin convenience wherever crowds gather.
As the company continues its nationwide expansion, Travelin’ Tom’s is offering franchise opportunities in new and existing markets while providing franchise owners with operational support and a turnkey mobile business model.
To learn more about franchise opportunities with Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, visit ownacoffeetruck.com.
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About Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee
Founded in 2020 by Tony Lamb, the visionary behind Kona Ice, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee delivers a premium, mobile beverage experience to events and gatherings of all sizes. Offering a wide range of freshly made, customizable drinks—including signature Nitro Cold Brew, Caramel Frappes, gourmet hot chocolates, specialty energy drinks, and more—Travelin’ Tom’s caters to coffee lovers and non-coffee drinkers alike.
Recognized for its explosive growth and innovation, Travelin’ Tom’s was ranked #372 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 and named the #1 New and Emerging Franchise by Entrepreneur. Most recently, it earned a spot on the 2026 Franchise 500 list. Built on a foundation of speed, community and quality, the brand continues to expand nationwide, bringing caffeination inspiration to communities across the country. For more information, visit travelintomscoffee.com.
