FairWave Coffee Collective will work closely with Kaldi's to find employment opportunities for current employees. Both locations will undergo renovations before opening as Messenger Coffee Cafés. Trott anticipates dual grand openings later that month. There will be a short transition period as the Plaza stores are rebranded. These will be the first Messenger coffee locations beyond our acclaimed Messenger flagship café, on Grand Avenue in the Crossroads District.' 'In combination with IBIS Bakery, the cafés will bring an exceptional neighborhood experience to the Plaza. 'Messenger Coffee looks forward to continuing the local artisan coffee experience residents, businesses and visitors to Kansas City have come to embrace,' Trott said. The Collective brings together leading local brands to provide world-class coffee, bakery, and culinary experiences for consumers in local markets. 'We're thrilled to acquire the Plaza stores from our friends at Kaldi's Coffee,' said Dan Trott, CEO of FairWave ™ Coffee Collective.

The new locations on the Plaza were acquired from Kaldi's Coffee.

Cafés will feature fresh-baked breads and pastries from IBIS Bakery that are made with local ingredients, whenever possible, and freshly milled in Kansas City. In addition to farm-direct, locally roasted coffee, Messenger Coffee Co. announces the company is opening two cafés on the Country Club Plaza in late April-bringing one of the city's most beloved local coffee brands to one of Kansas City's most iconic locations. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Ma/PRNewswire/ - Messenger Coffee Co.