
Become part of AJ’s Nation and seize a game-changing franchise in the $28B coffee market. Our handcrafted coffee, espresso, and exclusive AJ’s Rush® Energy Drinks drive multiple revenue streams, fueling success. With a market tilting toward premium, on-the-go coffee, Aroma Joe’s offers an unmatched opportunity to thrive as a franchisee.
Aroma Joe’s Coffee Franchise
Founded in 2000 in Maine, Aroma Joe’s is a fast-growing coffee drive-thru franchise, now with 117+ locations across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York. Built on caring, passion, and excellence, it delivers handcrafted coffee, AJ’s Rush® Energy Drinks, and all-day food. Aroma Joe’s skips intercoms, offering personal service from smiling baristas for a genuinely positive customer experience.
Since franchising in 2012, Aroma Joe’s has surged, adding shops in eight states while staying true to its community-driven mission. Led by a top-tier support team, the brand is aggressively expanding into new and existing markets, offering single and multi-unit franchise opportunities. With sustainable, Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee and flexible build-out options, Aroma Joe’s fuels franchisee success in the $28B coffee market.
Why Franchise With Aroma Joe’s?
Join Aroma Joe’s and capitalize on a booming coffee market with 117 thriving locations.
- Multi-Unit Ready: Scalable model fuels 3–5+ unit growth.
- Diverse Revenue: Coffee, AJ’s Rush® Energy Drinks, and food boost profits.
- Proven Earnings: 45%+ shops exceed $1M; top locations hit $2M+.*
- Coffee Market Surge: $28B coffee shop market grows 4% yearly, driven by premium, on-the-go demand.
- Community Loyalty: Sustainable coffee and personal service drive repeat customers.
- Strong Leadership: President Dave Tucci ensures franchisee success.
Training and Support
Aroma Joe’s equips you to thrive with industry-leading training and ongoing support.
- Comprehensive Training: Master coffee brewing, customer service, operations, and marketing strategies through 70+ hours of hands-on and classroom sessions, ensuring you launch with confidence.
- Operational Excellence: Leverage proven systems, tools, and brand standards honed over years to streamline your drive-thru and accelerate success.
- Marketing Expertise: Build loyalty with national and local campaigns, plus digital strategies to optimize sales and attract coffee lovers.
- Financial Guidance: Access expert accounting support to implement strong financial policies, benchmarks, and tailored goals for your coffee shop.
- Ongoing Support: Benefit from continuous operational guidance, supply chain logistics, an operations manual with exclusive best practices, and R&D for new products.
- Continuing Education: Stay ahead with regular training for you and your baristas on industry trends and standards, keeping your team sharp.
Who Are We Looking For?
At Aroma Joe’s, we seek passionate entrepreneurs who align with our culture of caring and excellence. Are you sociable, industrious, and community-oriented, with a drive to uplift others? You’re the perfect match to join our 117-unit coffeehouse family. Partner with us to deliver premium coffee and positivity, thriving in vibrant markets with Aroma Joe’s proven drive-thru model and top-tier support.
Franchising with Aroma Joe's
“It’s more about helping the people around us, whether they’re customers or staff… I’ve really enjoyed teaching and coaching our young people, helping them grow not just as baristas but as individuals too. The Aroma Joe’s community is about making a positive impact, and that’s what got me into it.”
“This brand is so passionate about the people involved in it and dedicated to their success. It’s a family dynamic. Kind of like wanting your siblings to succeed. Loren, the CEO, he has time for everyone and it’s not all just about business decisions. This is the best thing I’ve ever done.”