Belleview, Florida (October 14, 2022) – Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, is coming soon to Belleview, Florida. Ellianos reports that it signed the agreement with new franchisee, Emery Abshier. The store will be located at 6147 SE Abshier Boulevard in Belleview.

Abshier, a fifth-generation Floridian and Florida State University alum, remarked on the new venture, “We are very excited to be growing with the Ellianos Coffee Team and equally excited to bring this new business to our community! I know they are going to love it!” He continued, “This type of business has been needed in our community for a long time. The site we have chosen has great visibility and will allow us to give our customers easy access to get in and out quickly.”

A contact at Ellianos reported on the upcoming store stating, “We are looking forward to expanding into Belleview and welcoming Mr. Abshier into our family of franchisees. We can’t wait to see the area fall in love with our high-quality coffee and excellent service. Mr. Abshier will be an excellent operator. His passion for his community and commitment to excellence shines through his work very clearly.”

The Ellianos menu is one factor Abshier notes as something that attracted him to the brand. He says, “The Ellianos menu is based upon what the customer is asking for, and everything tastes great!” The menu boasts Signature Creations such as the Cookies and Cream Freezer, Tuscany Toffee Latte, or Milan Mint Mocha. Additionally, Ellianos offers fruit smoothies, flavored Red Bull Energy Drink concoctions called Red Bull Rushes, teas, and more for those non-coffee drinkers. The menu also offers food items that include Breakfast Bowls with creamy grits, Breakfast Croissant Sandwiches, cookies, and much more.

Over the past year, the distinguished drive-thru coffee brand has experienced accelerated growth, expanding its footprint in Florida and Georgia, and offering territories in several other states. Ellianos is currently seeking franchisees for territories in Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

About Ellianos Coffee

Ellianos was founded in 2002 with the mission to serve ‘Italian Quality at America’s Pace®.’ Founders Scott and Pam Stewart have continued their dedicated work of expanding the franchise while making everyone feel like part of the family. The franchise is experiencing exponential growth but remains true to its core values and mission. There are currently 27 operating store locations, with over 80 more in some stage of development.

In 2022, the Franchise Business Review (FBR) named Ellianos a Top Franchise and was also named a 2022 Top Food Franchise. In 2021, Entrepreneur Magazine named Ellianos on its Top Food Franchise list. To learn more about Ellianos Coffee franchising opportunities, please visit www.ellianos.com/franchising/.

Jonathan Morgan

About Jonathan Morgan

Jonathan Morgan has been in sales for much of his career and truly enjoys networking with others and assisting them throughout the sales process. He currently serves as the Director of Franchise Sales, eager to help prospective franchisees make their franchise dreams a reality. Jonathan was born and raised in Northern Florida and was always familiar with the Ellianos brand. He got more acquainted with Ellianos through a business relationship with Franchise Development Vice President Chad Stewart. This critical connection led him to where he is now. Jonathan dedicates himself to Ellianos’ success – no matter the cost and genuinely enjoys networking with others and putting in the hard work necessary to help Ellianos expand. However, if he’s not in the office, Jonathan can be found either on the golf course or shooting range – his two favorite pastimes.

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