Jordan sold the company in 2002 to Raving Brands, an Atlanta-based firm.[4] However, in 2008, ownership of PJ's returned to New Orleans when it was acquired from Raving Brands by New Orleans Brew, LLC.[5] In its aggressive courting of potential franchisees, the closely held company offers a training program for potential and current restaurateurs.[6] PJ's brand of coffee is also available in selected supermarkets.[7]
PJ's has been cited for its customer loyalty and mentioned as a challenger to Starbucks, with which PJ's has a comparable menu.[8] In 2004 PJ's announced an ambition to compete head-to-head with Starbucks on a national basis.[9]
PJ's New Orleans Coffee revealed on 14 July 2020 its mid-year franchise growth figures approving a minimum of 11 franchise deals that have or would result in 15 different franchise locations. Nine of the 11 latest franchise deals are coming from franchisees in the brand 's innovative regions. Those areas include Monahans (Texas), McKinney (Texas), Platte City (Missouri), Columbus (Georgia), Addison (Texas), Orlando (Florida), Columbia (South Carolina), Palmview (Texas), Pensacola (Florida) and Dallas (Texas).[11]
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