PJs Coffee: Franchise, Family and Fun

We discuss how the Whiteheads got started in the coffee business after having kids and drinking a lot of coffee. John did research on different franchise options and they chose PJ's. They talked about building their team, the challenges of getting started, and seasonal operations. The Whiteheads also toured the PJ's roastery and met the roast master. They aim to expand to multiple locations while continuing to serve their community."We want to make that community footprint. And we want people to know that, even though this is a franchise, this is very much locally owned and operated.” - Jennifer Whitehead 1. Background on how they got into coffee business after having kids2. Research process on franchise options and what led them to choose PJ's3. Touring PJ's roastery and meeting the roast master4. Opening their franchise location in O'Fallon, MO5. Building their team and emphasizing culture6. Initial challenges like adjusting operations and unexpected volumes7. Maintaining customer traffic over time through promotions8. Involvement in the local community9. Goals of expanding to multiple locations in the future10. Advice for others considering franchise ownership11. Their favorite drinks. Connect with Jennifer and JohnPJ's Coffee, O'Fallon, Missouri2426 State Hwy KO'Fallon, MO 63368  Connect with the HostMatthew ShippBe a guest: https://emberisolutions.com/harvest-to-pour/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewshipp/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjshipp/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emberisolutionsEmberi Solutions: https://emberisolutions.com/  Connect with the HostMatthew ShippBe a GuestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewshipp/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjshipp/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emberisolutionsEmberi Solutions: https://emberisolutions.com/Buy me a coffee ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/mattshipp