Jittery Joe’s Eyes Expansion With Franchising

An Athens-based specialty coffee roaster is celebrating 30 years in business with an eye on future growth.

Jittery Joe’s Coffee has announced the company is launching franchise opportunities for its new drive-thru model.

“As demand for coffee and energy continues to rise, savvy investments are shifting toward the smaller-footprint, drive-thru-only coffee model,” Drew French , co-owner of Jittery Joe’s Franchising, said in the announcement. “Our new drive-thru concept is poised to capitalize on these trends while offering the same exceptional coffee that has built a loyal following over the past three decades.“

The company said the drive-thru concept will offer a smaller footprint, lower labor costs and enhanced efficiency.

“Our quality product, unique partnerships and commitment to pouring into our communities make us a strong competitor in this market,” Jittery Joe’s co-owner Michael Ripps said. “We look forward to welcoming new franchisees into the Jittery Joe’s family.”

Jittery Joe’s began in Athens in 1994 and has since become a favorite of many University of Georgia students and others around the state. The name comes from an episode of The Simpsons in which Marge goes to a diner called Jittery Joe’s.

The company produces single-origin and blended coffees and has several cafés around Georgia, including one in Atlanta inside the Ritz-Carlton at 181 Peachtree Street.

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