Aroma Joe’s Opens New Location in Methuen, MA

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

March 10, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // Methuen, MA – Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted beverage franchises, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location at 65 Haverhill Street in Methuen, Mass. The newly built, 800-square-foot drive-thru location expands the brand’s footprint in Massachusetts and reinforces its commitment to serving local communities with positivity, passion, and exceptional coffee.

First-time Aroma Joe’s franchisee Chandrasekhara Raju Muppala, who goes by ‘MC’ for short, has wanted to be an entrepreneur since childhood and has now achieved this goal. He is originally from India, where he studied electrical engineering; he moved to the U.S. in 2001 and has worked in IT in various roles and companies. He first discovered the Aroma Joe’s brand about 10 years ago and became passionate about its high-quality coffee and dedication to creating positive, personalized experiences. He also looks forward to becoming more involved in community activities in Methuen. Muppala lives in Lee, N.H., with his wife and two daughters – one of whom is a barista at the Lee Aroma Joe’s.

“I want to make peoples’ days start with a smile and a nice coffee,” said Muppala. “I plan to serve coffee at the window myself to see the smiles from our customers. That is my passion, and if they share their feedback – that’s the best part.”

Fun fact: in addition to coffee, his family, and his IT career, Muppala also loves movies and has produced two regional Indian films.

The new Methuen shop will employ 15 to 20 local team members, creating new jobs while continuing Aroma Joe’s tradition of friendly, upbeat service.

The new location will also celebrate its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, March 16 at 1 p.m. with local officials and the public is also invited.

Throughout the first few weeks of opening, the location will also offer celebratory promotions:

• From March 9 through March 13, every 15th customer will receive a free order.
• March 16 through March 20 is free AJ’s Rush® energy drink week, with a different 24 oz. flavor available for free each day: Black Jack (Monday), Green Alien (Tuesday), Rock-It-Pop (Wednesday), Pink Star (Thursday), and Blue Hawaiian (Friday).
• March 23 through March 27 is free coffee week, with a different flavor in any size available each day: Nutty Bar – Hazelnut & Caramel (Monday), Coconut Joy – Coconut & Chocolate Milano (Tuesday), Black Raspberry – Red Raspberry, Chocolate Milano & White Chocolate (Wednesday), Mint Pattie – Crème De Menth & Chocolate Milano (Thursday), and S’Mores Fantasy – Toasted Marshmellow, Chocolate Milano & Shortbread (Friday.)

Massachusetts continues to be an important expansion market for Aroma Joe’s, with 14 locations and counting, including the newest in Methuen, and the brand is actively looking for new franchisees in the state.

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 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 134 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 information on franchising opportunities, visit https://franchising.aromajoes.com/ or contact Erica Tarnowski at [email protected].

For other 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 134 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. It’s 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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