"Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee and just as hard to sleep after."

Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Step 1: Meet Minimum Requirements
Evaluate if you meet our minimum requirements. You must have a net worth of $300,000 and liquid assets of $100,000 and Management and/or Retail Experience.

Step 2: Complete Application
Please complete our Franchise Application form online.

Step 3: Evaluation of Application
We evaluate your application, financial statements, credit and background information. If you meet our requirements we schedule a telephone interview.

Step 4: Telephone Interview
A telephone interview is conducted by our Franchise Qualification Specialist. If you meet our requirements, we extend you an invitation to attend our franchise presentation at our corporate headquarters.

Step 5: Visit Corporate Headquarters
You attend a presentation about our franchise opportunity and tour PJ’s locations where you will sample product and gain valuable knowledge about our concept. We also provide you with a UFOC.

Step 6: Award Notification
Within 7 days we will notify you of our decision to award you a franchise. If you are awarded a franchise you must execute your agreement within 60 days.

Step 7: Execute Contract & Attend Orientation
You travel to our corporate office to execute your franchise agreement, pay franchise fee and attend Pre-Opening Orientation.

Step 8: Pre-Opening Process
You follow our Pre-Opening process using the tools and systems we provide to identify a location, obtain financing and equipment and construct your unit.

Step 9: Training
You attend training at our headquarters. Training includes in store and classroom instruction.

Step 10: Opening
One of our Franchise Field Consultants are dispatched to your store for 4 days to assist with opening your location.






A coffeehouse is the ideal place for people who want to be alone but need company for it.