BIGGBY celebrates 16th anniversary

The East Lansing-based company, Biggby Coffee, is celebrating its 16th birthday today by offering 99-cent tall, sweet and creamy hot drinks all day at participating locations.

Biggby’s founder and CEO Bob Fish opened the first store March 15, 1995.

He also is celebrating the company’s 15th consecutive month of growth, with 2010 being the company’s most successful year to date, according to a company press release.

Biggby has experienced 65 percent growth in sales during the past four years.

The company has expanded to 128 stores throughout six states. Employees at participating locations also will be offering upgraded drinks at reduced prices all day to help celebrate its birthday and to say “thank you” to all customers, according to the release.