--- title: "Aroma Joe's Opens New Shop in Sabattus, Maine" url: https://burnaze.com/article/ea29a6a7-d95e-402d-8acf-b89928f6eaad source: "QSR Magazine" original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/aroma-joes-opens-new-shop-in-sabattus-maine/ author: "Ben Coley" category: "Coffee & tea" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Coffee & tea" topics: ["Development & multi-unit"] published: 2026-08-27T19:04:33.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T15:31:15.575Z image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop --- # Aroma Joe's Opens New Shop in Sabattus, Maine **TL;DR:** Aroma Joe's, a handcrafted beverage franchise, is opening a new location in Sabattus, Maine, as part of its expansion in the state. The new location, owned and operated by franchisee Cody Currier, will feature the brand's new store prototype style and employ around 15 local residents. *By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-08-27. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/aroma-joes-opens-new-shop-in-sabattus-maine/).* ## Story Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing handcrafted beverage franchises, is continuing its expansion in its home state of Maine with a new location at 89 Sabattus Road in Sabattus, Maine, opening this September. The newly built, 750-square-foot drive-thru will feature handcrafted coffee and espresso drinks, unique flavor infusions, signature AJ’s RUSH Energy Drinks, and all-day food options. This location reinforces Aroma Joe’s commitment to serving local communities with positivity, passion, and exceptional coffee. This is the second Aroma Joe’s to be constructed in the new store prototype style in Maine. The first of the new style of Aroma Joe’s opened on Haskell Road in Bangor in 2025 and will continue to roll out at various new-build locations. It reflects a more modern and universally appealing aesthetic. While the lines of the building are simple, the design also incorporates more color and large, bold graphics to highlight the brand effectively. This style of building is more cost-effective since it simplifies the footprint and is easier and faster to construct. The Sabattus Aroma Joe’s is owned and operated by franchisee Cody Currier, who also owns and operates the Lisbon St. location in Lewiston, which has been open five years, and Currier says he is still in the shop almost every day. Currier is a Navy veteran who moved back to Maine in 2012 before opening his first Aroma Joe’s with his wife Catie, a Lewiston native. The Sabattus store will employ about 15 local residents, including Currier’s stepsister, who will manage the location. “Community and family are truly two of the most important things to us and that’s reflected every day at our Aroma Joe’s locations,” said Cody Currier. “We started as customers and eventually made the leap to franchisees. We can say that our Maine Aroma Joe’s shops are truly locally owned and operated and we make an effort to consistently give back, having supported organizations ranging from Maine Special Olympics to Coats for Kids. We look forward to positively impacting the Sabattus community, as well.” Aroma Joe’s has become a major disruptor in the quick-service coffee space by delivering a uniquely personal approach. Unlike traditional drive-thru coffee chains, every order is taken face-to-face, ensuring customers feel valued and heard. Aroma Joe’s menu features a wide variety of premium beverages, including fresh-brewed coffee, handcrafted espresso drinks, signature AJ’s Rush energy drinks – including the recently relaunched Zero Caffeine Rush **–** and refreshing infused beverages. In addition to the signature drinks, food options include breakfast sandwiches, soft pretzels, cinnamon rolls, and donuts for both breakfast and afternoon snacks. Aroma Joe’s is headquartered in Scarborough, Maine, and now with 138 locations across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Connecticut and New York. They are currently planning development and opening new stores along the East Coast from Maine to Florida. Prospective franchisees can learn more here or by contacting [email protected]. The chain’s proprietary coffee blends are craft roasted and Rainforest Alliance Certified which means they are sustainably grown and ethically sourced. And their signature AJ’s RUSH Energy drinks have resonated with a new generation seeking their daily energy in new and unique beverages. ## Entities - unit expansion (topic) - QSR (sector) - franchise growth (topic) - QSR Magazine (publication) - Ben Coley (person) - Maine (location) - Aroma Joe's (company) - store design (topic) - local employment (topic) - Cody Currier (person) - Sabattus, Maine (location) --- Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/aroma-joes-opens-new-shop-in-sabattus-maine/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/ea29a6a7-d95e-402d-8acf-b89928f6eaad).