PJ’s Coffee Recognized for Multi-Unit Franchise Growth
PJ's Coffee ranks 89th on Entrepreneur's Top 150 Franchise Brands
· Franchise Wire· October 6, 2026
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Estepp Energy
Estepp Energy is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2026. 6 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Coffee & tea.
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Why Food and Beverage Franchises Are Expanding Into C-Stores
Whataburger recently opened its first location in partnership with Love’s Travel Stops, and it’s working on a location in partnership with Refuel Operating Co.
· 1851 Franchise· July 2, 2026
Kentucky c-store chain to introduce PJ’s Coffee
Regional convenience store operator Estepp Energy is expanding its foodservice portfolio by integrating PJ’s Coffee locations into seven of its Central Kentucky retail sites.
· Restaurant Dive· June 26, 2026
Operator Signs 7-Unit Deal With PJ's Coffee of New Orleans
Steve Estepp, founder of Estepp Energy and Coffee Dudes, signed a 7-unit license agreement to develop PJ's Coffee of New Orleans throughout convenience stores in Central Kentucky.
· Franchising.com· June 17, 2026
PJ’s Coffee Signs 7-Unit License Agreement in Central Kentucky
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans announced that it has signed a 7-unit license agreement with Steve Estepp, founder of Estepp Energy and Coffee Dudes LLC, to expand the New Orleans-born coffee brand throughout convenience stores in Central Kentucky.
· QSR Magazine· June 9, 2026
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans Signs 7-Unit License Agreement in Lexington
A locally owned and family-operated business, Estepp Energy has a long history in Kentucky’s convenience store industry, with more than 50 years of experience focusing on operational excellence and customer service.
· Franchising.com· June 9, 2026