Baristas Tops "Companies Poised For Explosive Growth" List Included in Forbes Magazine

Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. (OTCPK:BCCI)

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Via Globenewswire NASDAQ OMX worldwide news service, announced that it topped a special report of "Companies Poised For Explosive Growth" in the May 5th issue of Forbes Magazine as part of The Fundamentals Report. Baristas is a fast growing U.S. based beverage and branded Products Company.

The list, which is on page 69, highlights four companies and why they are currently experiencing, or are expected to experience, explosive growth, of which Baristas is featured on the top of the list.  

CEO Barry Henthorn stated: "Forbes is one of the most respected and credible financial publications in existence. Having Baristas included in The Fundamentals Report in Forbes is a milestone that we are very proud of."

About Forbes: Forbes is an American business magazine owned by Forbes, Inc. Published biweekly, it features original articles on finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics. Forbes also reports on related subjects such as technology, communications, science, and law. Its headquarters are in New York City. Primary competitors in the national business magazine category are Fortune and Bloomberg Businessweek. The magazine is well known for its lists and rankings, including its lists of the richest Americans (the Forbes 400) and rankings of world's top companies (the Forbes Global 2000). The motto of Forbes magazine is "The Capitalist Tool".

About Baristas Coffee Company (BCCI): Headquartered in the Seattle, Washington area, Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. was formed to create a national brand of drive-thru espresso stands. BCCI is accomplishing this by acquiring established businesses that fit its model, opening new locations, and by franchising. Baristas has separated itself from the competition with its "theme" of joining attractive female baristas in entertaining costumes with the preparation of the finest beverages available on the market. Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. is currently traded publicly under the symbol "BCCI:OTCPK". Baristas has made formal application to the NASDAQ Capital Markets, and has been reserved the symbol "BAPI" for trading once it has completed the process. Baristas can currently be found throughout greater Seattle as well as in Florida, and Montana. Your state, Coming Soon! For more information on this fascinating concept please visit us at www.baristas.tv

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