MRM Franchise Feed: Opportunity is Barking and the Spirit of BBQ

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. PJ's Hopes to Open 187 Locations Throughout Florida in Next 10 YearsPJ’s Coffee of New Orleans plans for rapid expansion throughout Florida with hopes to bring 187 new locations within the next 10 years.

“Florida is an ideal market for us because there is an unmatched synergy between the sunshine state and our hometown of New Orleans, especially when it comes to tourism,” said David Mesa, Chief Development Officer for PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans. “For many Floridians, their weekend getaways to New Orleans are the only time they get to enjoy PJ’s Coffee. Our goal is to bring the coffee to them, so they can make every weekend feel like a vacation.”

The company already signed nine franchise licenses with three new franchisees. These new PJ’s coffeehouses are set to open across Orlando, Panama City, and Pensacola and…