Aroma Joe's

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Aroma Joe's
IndustryCoffee
Founded2000
HeadquartersPortland, Maine
Number of locations
100+
Website https://aromajoes.com/

Aroma Joe's, a drive-thru-centered coffee company, was founded in 2000 in East Rochester, New Hampshire, and is now headquartered in Portland, Maine, United States. [1] There are over 100 locations across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Connecticut, and New York. [2] [3] The company uses Rainforest Alliance Certified beans to ensure sustainable farming practices. [4]

History

The first location was opened by four cousins (Marty McKenna, Tim McKenna, Mike Sillon, and Brian Sillon) in 2000. [1] In 2012, the company began franchising and also began selling a proprietary energy drink called AJ's Rush. [5]

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References

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