PJ’s Coffee to award its 7th annual franchise to a US veteran
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As part of its efforts to support local communities, PJ’s Coffee will award a military veteran a free franchise license to join its brand.
Specialising in small-batch roasted coffee, beignets and southern hospitality, the New Orleans-born coffeehouse is striving to brew small business opportunities for veterans seeking to join the $100 billion coffee industry. The giveaway launches on Tuesday 4 July, as a homage to Independence Day in the US.
“It is an honour and a privilege for us to continue this initiative for the seventh consecutive year to those who have served our country,” said PJ’s Coffee VP of franchise development, Ryan Stansbury. “We look forward to this initiative every year to show our appreciation and gratitude for those who have sacrificed so much to serve our country. We are constantly amazed by our current veteran franchisees and recipients of this giveaway for their passion, dedication, and success — we are excited to welcome this year’s winner to the PJ’s family.”
The Veteran Franchise License Giveaway began in 2017 to support veterans with entrepreneurial ambitions. As a member of the International Franchise Association’s VetFran programme, PJ’s recognises that former military members make some of the best and most successful franchisees. Last year, PJ’s awarded a license to veteran franchisee, Kyle McElhaney, and his wife, Jennifer, in Memphis, Tennessee. Previous winner, Bobby Mounts, and his wife, Kristy, from Ruston, Louisiana, have become award-winning top performers in the system and are in the process of developing their second location.
The last day to enter the giveaway will be Monday 4 September, with the winner announced on Saturday 11 November — Veterans Day. To learn more about PJ’s Coffee and franchise opportunities for veterans, visit pjsfranchise.com/why-us/veterans.