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title: "Bad Ass Coffee pouring 3 more in S.C."
url: https://burnaze.com/article/5d727104-5ea3-441e-916f-19663597e023
source: "Franchise Magazine USA"
original_url: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/bad-ass-coffee-pouring-3-more-in-s-c/
author: "Andrew Carlo"
category: "Coffee & tea"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Coffee & tea"
published: 2024-10-22T21:02:52.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:02:46.761Z
image: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BadAssCoffeeDrinks.jpg
---

# Bad Ass Coffee pouring 3 more in S.C.

**TL;DR:** Bad Ass Coffee has signed a three-store agreement in South Carolina, with locations set to open in Rock Hill and the York County area. The expansion is led by Doug Epperly and his daughter Abby, who were drawn to the brand's family values and welcoming Aloha Spirit.

*By Andrew Carlo, originally published in Franchise Magazine USA on 2024-10-22. [Read the original](https://franchisemagazineusa.com/bad-ass-coffee-pouring-3-more-in-s-c/).*

## Story

Hawaii reported that it has reached a new three-store signed agreement in South Carolina.

The move includes a location set to open in Rock Hill in mid-2025 with an additional two stores slated to open in the York County area in the near future, the company said.

Doug Epperly, a lifelong coffee enthusiast who has 30 years of experience in global supply chains working with major food brands, and his daughter Abby, a University of Louisville graduate and current MBA student, are behind the franchise expansion.

Abby discovered Bad Ass Coffee while studying franchising at the university and shared her excitement with Doug, who was equally impressed by the brand’s family values and welcoming Aloha Spirit.

“We fell in love with Bad Ass Coffee not just because we’re huge coffee enthusiasts, but because of the brand’s commitment to building meaningful connections with guests,” said Doug. “We believe in creating spaces where people can relax, enjoy a great cup of coffee, and feel like part of the family. The energy and values of Bad Ass Coffee are a perfect match for us, and we’re excited to introduce this one-of-a-kind experience to our community.”

This latest move marks the continued expansion of Bad Ass Coffee in South Carolina and the greater region. Bad Ass coffee also said the brand plans to open three locations across the Greater Charlotte area, which encompasses the northernmost part of South Carolina.

“We’re very excited to welcome the Epperlys to our Bad Ass Coffee ‘ohana,” said Scott Snyder, CEO of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii. “From our first introduction, the balance of Epperly’s experience, energy and passion were an obvious fit to partner with us to spread the spirit of Hawaii into South Carolina.”

Bad Ass Coffee said that it provides a development support system, including teams, technology, and tools to help identify the right territories for expansion, plus expertise in financing, real estate, and construction management, to assist franchisees and multi-unit operators.

Last month, Bad Ass Coffee unveiled a new three-store agreement in the Port Charlotte. Florida market. The company has 30-plus U.S. franchise locations – with 100+ additional shops in various stages of development.

## Entities

- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- Franchise Magazine USA (publication)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- Andrew Carlo (person)
- south carolina (location)
- Bad Ass Coffee Company (company)
- Scott Snyder (person)
- coffee chain (topic)
- Rock Hill (location)
- Doug Epperly (person)
- Abby Epperly (person)

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Originally reported by Andrew Carlo, Franchise Magazine USA (https://franchisemagazineusa.com/bad-ass-coffee-pouring-3-more-in-s-c/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/5d727104-5ea3-441e-916f-19663597e023).