Ryan Stansbury

PJ's Coffee ranks 89th on Entrepreneur's Top 150 Franchise Brands

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has been ranked #89 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top 150 Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list, as a growing number of existing franchisees have expanded beyond their first PJ’s Coffee locations.

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has been ranked #89 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top 150 Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list, as a growing number of existing franchisees have expanded beyond their first PJ’s Coffee locations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The coffee franchise is returning to its original 1978 location in New Orleans as part of a broader push to modernize its 200-unit system.

PJ's Coffee returns to New Orleans' Maple Street with new cafe.

Ryan Stansbury uses technology to improve franchisee leads at PJ's Coffee.

PJ’s Coffee franchisees Harry and Dalton Dodich from Mobile, Alabama, have received the International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year award.

PJ’s Coffee rises in rank on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list, earning recognition as a top franchise concept.

PJ's Coffee reported a record-breaking development year, adding 62 new franchise agreements in 2021.

PJ's Coffee is named a 2021 Top Mover & Shaker by Fast Casual, ranking #71 on the list due to its impressive growth and resilience.

PJ's Coffee is poised for continued franchise growth in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi, with commitments from franchisees to introduce 28 additional coffeehouses.

Even amid the pandemic, PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans continues to innovate and grow.

PJ's Coffee awarded a franchise license to Michael Adams, a military veteran, as part of its giveaway for veterans interested in becoming franchisees.

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans reports strong mid-year franchise development numbers, accepting 11 new franchise agreements.

PJ’s Coffee announces third annual veteran franchise license giveaway, seeking military veterans to join the coffee industry.