Handcrafted beverage shop brings specialty coffee, signature AJ’s RUSH® energy drinks, and community-focused service to the area

February 12, 2026 // Franchising.com // Cape Coral, FLA – Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted beverage franchises, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location at 4320 Del Prado Blvd. in Cape Coral, Florida. The newly built, 1,500-square-foot drive-thru and coffee house location expands the brand’s footprint in Florida – one of its growth markets – and reinforces its commitment to serving local communities with positivity, passion, and exceptional coffee.

The Cape Coral location is owned and operated by experienced franchisees, Robert Brennan and Aaron Wiswell. They grew up in Aroma Joe’s home turf of New Hampshire and Maine, respectively, but Brennan now lives in Cape Coral. They own seven locations together. Wiswell has been a franchisee for nearly 10 years, and Brennan joined the brand in 2023.

“After relocating to Florida, I knew I wanted to open an Aroma Joe’s location in my new community here,” said Brennan. “We are passionate about selling happiness in a cup – bringing more of that happiness to Florida is the perfect next step.”

The new Cape Coral shop will employ 30 local team members, creating new jobs while continuing Aroma Joe’s tradition of friendly, upbeat service. Florida continues to be an important expansion market for Aroma Joe’s, with three locations currently, including Cape Coral, and two more locations under construction in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte.

Aroma Joe’s has become a major disruptor in the quick-service coffee space by delivering a uniquely personal approach. Unlike traditional drive-thru coffee chains, every order is taken face-to-face, ensuring customers feel valued and heard. 

Aroma Joe’s menu features a wide variety of premium beverages, including fresh-brewed coffee, handcrafted espresso drinks, signature AJ’s Rush® energy drinks – including the recently launched AJ’s Zero Caffeine Rush® – and refreshing infused beverages. In addition to the signature drinks, food options include breakfast sandwiches, soft pretzels, cinnamon rolls, and donuts for both breakfast and afternoon snacks.

Aroma Joe’s is headquartered in Scarborough, Maine and now with 132 locations across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. They are currently planning development and opening new stores along the East Coast from Maine to Florida. The chain’s proprietary coffee blends are craft roasted and Rainforest Alliance Certified which means they are sustainably grown and ethically sourced. And their signature AJ’s RUSH® Energy drinks have resonated with a new generation seeking their daily energy in new and unique beverages.

For more information, please visit www.aromajoes.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/aromajoescoffee), or Instagram (www.instagram.com/aromajoescoffee).

About Aroma Joe’s®

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Scarborough, Maine with 132 locations across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. Aroma Joe’s was named a Top-10 drive-thru coffee spot in the US by USA Today for two years in a row. Aroma Joe’s is a local destination for handcrafted coffee and espresso drinks, unique infused blends, signature AJs RUSH® Energy Drinks and all-day food offerings served in a friendly and upbeat environment. Aroma Joe’s is positively impacting people with passion, caring and a commitment to excellence throughout every shop and community. For more information and for franchising opportunities, visit: aromajoes.com.

SOURCE Aroma Joe’s®

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