PJ’s Coffee Franchise

Founded in 1978 as one of the original specialty coffee brands, PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans® is bringing the savory taste and experience of New Orleans coffee to the world.

Coffee is a Great Business Choice

The Coffee Industry is booming across the globe. Worth $50 Billion a year in the United States alone, a whopping 64% of all US consumers drink coffee daily, and coffee is the second largest traded commodity globally. PJ’s Coffee has stayed on top of that coffee wave for over 42 years. The company has projected growth of 200% in the next three years.

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans is Special

Many have experienced the New Orleans’ love of coffee, food, and dining. PJ’s

Coffee locations are bringing this spirit to areas all over the country with fresh baked pastries and quality breakfasts, snacks, and lunches ever-so-slightly infused with the charm and Southern hospitality that is in the brand’s roots.

Beignet program for franchisees: Fresh French donuts sprinkled with confectioner’s sugar famous in the French Quarter, a truly unique selling proposition in the coffee shop industry.

Only the top 1% of the world’s Arabica beans are accepted to be small batch roasted in quantities of 300 lbs. or less by our Chief Roastmaster, an artisan for PJ’s Coffee over 25 years.

A focus on making each visitor to a PJ’s Coffee location a permanent return customer who enjoys a unique brand experience and quality products. 

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PJ’s Coffee Franchisee Satisfaction Report

Only the brands that exceed FBR’s satisfaction benchmark are displayed on our website.  

Highlights include:

  • 91% of franchisees “strongly agree” or “agree” they enjoy being part of PJ’s Coffee.
  • 95% of franchisees are likely to recommend the franchise to others.
  • 89% of franchisees feel their franchise community is supportive of the brand.
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PJ's Coffee
Franchise Owner Satisfaction Report
Review completed: November 2021
0-49 Below average
50-69 Average
70-100 Best
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Not all franchise systems share their results publicly. PJ’s Coffee does. Download the franchisee satisfaction report on PJ’s Coffee for free.

PJ’s Coffee Awards from Franchise Business Review

2022 Top Veterans
2022 Top Food
2022 Rock Star
2022 Top 200
2021 Rockstar
2021 Top Food
2021 Top
2020 Franchise Rockstar
2020 Top Food
2020 FBR Top
2019 FBR Top
2019 FBR Rockstar
2019 FBR Food

PJ’s Coffee Franchise Opportunity

Business Model

A Proven Business Model:

Site Evaluation & Lease Procurement 

An internal professional team coupled with real estate brokers to assist with every detail from site identification to lease reviews. 

Product Distribution 

Strategic partnerships afford us the opportunity to distribute coffee from the roasting facility to your store in a timely and cost-effective manner. 

Training & Education 

A multi-level training program to include online training, classroom training, and location site training. 

Design & Construction 

Work closely with franchisees and a team of professionals to design and construct your store on time and on budget. 

On-Going Operations & Consulting 

Year-round operational consulting to ensure promotional campaigns, product roll-outs and new operational procedures are properly implemented. 

Marketing & Promotions 

Marketing and promotional campaigns to drive consumer frequency, increase sales and encourage store visits across multiple dayparts. 

Key Benefits

Freedom, Flexibility, Wealth Building, Self Fulfillment

Marketing Support

PJ’s Coffee’s national marketing platform provides advertising assets that include Product Marketing, P.O.P., Social Media, Digital Content, PR, Loyalty Program, Mass Media, and branding materials.

Training Programs

Site Evaluation & Lease Procurement – Professional support team coupled with real estate brokers assist with every detail from site identification to lease reviews.

Design & Construction – Working closely with you and a team of professionals to design and construct your store, on time and on budget.

Training & Education – Multi-level training program that includes online, classroom, and at location.

Product Distribution – Strategic partnerships allow us to distribute coffee from the roasting facility to each store in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Marketing & Promotions – Marketing and promotional campaigns drive consumer frequency, increase sales and encourage increased store visits.

Ongoing Operations Consulting – Year-round operations support to ensure promotional campaigns, product rollouts and new operational procedures are implemented properly and go smoothly.

Contact Information
  • Corporate Address: 4480 LA-22, Suite 2, Mandeville, LA 70471
  • Contact Name(s): Lindsay Lambert, Lory Schwartz
  • Contact Email: [email protected], [email protected]
  • Phone #: 985.792.5776

PJ’s Coffee Videos

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PJ’s Coffee Reviews & Testimonials

Actual owner reviews from our third party, independent surveys.

  • Really a great bunch that support each other.

    Anonymous, Single Unit Owner, Very Small Market (Under 50,000 population)

    Overall Brand Rating:

    FSI
  • I believe PJ’s has a true compassion for franchisees.

    Brandy, Single Unit Owner, Medium Market (100,000 - 249,999 population)

    Overall Brand Rating:

    FSI
  • I enjoy the community and have actually created business partnerships and several after meeting them.

    Andrew, Multi-Unit Owner, Medium Market (100,000 - 249,999 population) and Large Market (250,000 - 499,999 population)

    Overall Brand Rating:

    FSI

New Orleans-inspired P.J’s Coffee specializes in serving premium coffee, but its growing menu includes fresh baked pastries, breakfast, snack and lunch items as well.

Request Information
  • Min. Cash Required: $150,000
  • Net Worth Required: $500,000
  • Total Startup Investment: $406,000 - $1,024,000
  • Franchising Since: 1989
  • Franchise Units: 155

Available Markets

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AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, SC, TN, TX, VA

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