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Gloria Jean's Coffees opens up franchising

February 1, 2017

Gloria Jean's Coffees wants to be the go-to spot for busy morning commuters and entrepreneurs wanting to own their own coffee shop.

"We have a distinctive, niche opportunity in one of the most desirable industries in franchising," Laina Sullivan, director of franchise development for Retail Food Group USA (Gloria Jean's Coffees parent partner), said in a press release.

"We have remained true to our roots and never lost focus on what our customers are coming in for, a cup of high-quality specialty coffee. With the specialty coffee market now experiencing rapid growth, driven, entrepreneurial minded business operators eager to capitalize on the dream of owning an accessible, community coffee shop with a support system behind it will quickly find that Gloria Jean's franchise offering stands alone as best in class."

The concept will begin pushing for greater exposure and locations throughout 2017, according to the release. It currently has nearly 900 locations around the world.

"Gloria Jean's has established itself as an oasis for busy shoppers in need of a break or a caffeine jolt," Brian Balconi, RFG's president, said in the release.

"But, the opportunities for increased market share grow exponentially outside of mall walls. We want to become the go-to spot for busy morning commuters or afternoon study sessions. That creates a wealth of exciting new franchise opportunities in the specialty coffee industry, which traditionally hasn't had them available. Here in the U.S., you can't own your own Starbucks franchise, but you can fulfill the dream of owning a coffee shop with Gloria Jean's."