From Hamburger Stand to Billion-Dollar Brand: Building a Legacy with Milo’s Tea

On this episode of Executive Edge, we’re joined by Chris Droney, Chief Operating Officer at Milo’s Tea Company. Chris shares how Milo’s has grown from a regional favorite into one of the fastest-growing beverage brands in the U.S., expanding from one to four facilities in just five years and setting sights on $1 billion in retail sales by 2027. With nearly 20 years of CPG and supply chain leadership, Chris offers insights on scaling operations, building culture in a family-owned business, and how Milo’s “people first” values and systems thinking drive their success. Whether you’re a business leader, growth-minded professional, or just curious about the story behind an iconic Southern brand, this conversation is packed with lessons on leadership and growth.