Lake City, Florida (February 6, 2025) – Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, is excited to announce the opening of its new store in Winter Springs, Florida. This new establishment now serves customers adjacent to Foundry Church and offers a convenient spot for coffee lovers in the Winter Springs community.
Derk Adkins, one of the store’s franchisees, expressed his excitement about bringing Ellianos Coffee to Winter Springs. “We are thrilled to officially open the doors of Ellianos Coffee in Winter Springs,” said Adkins. “Having resided in the Orlando area for over two decades, we have developed an appreciation for this community. As proud alumni of the University of Central Florida, we are delighted to now serve our fellow community members with Ellianos’ exceptional coffee and service.”
The decision to open an Ellianos Coffee franchise was driven by the brand’s exceptional quality and commitment to community engagement. “We were drawn to the Ellianos coffee brand due to its exceptional product quality and taste, business model, commitment to community engagement, and genuine care for employees and customers,” explained Adkins. “Now that we’re open, we’re excited to share these qualities with our customers every day.”
The Ellianos menu boasts Signature Creations such as the Caffe Dolce Latte, iced Tuscany Toffee Latte, or a Cookies and Cream Freezer. For non-coffee drinkers, Ellianos offers fruit smoothies, energy drinks, teas, and refreshers. The coffee franchise also provides an array of food items such as breakfast sandwiches, fresh New York-style bagels, hearty breakfast bowls with creamy homemade grits, and more.
Over the past year, Ellianos has seen significant growth, expanding its footprint in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, and offering territories in other states across the southeast. The brand continues to seek franchisees for territories in Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
About Ellianos Coffee
Ellianos Coffee, established in 2002 by entrepreneurs Scott and Pam Stewart, is committed to delivering Italian Quality at America’s Pace®. Throughout its 20-year history, Ellianos has expanded to 64 stores, with over 180 more in various stages of development. Franchise Business Review (FBR) recognized Ellianos as a 2025 Top Franchise and a 2024 Top Food Franchise. Entrepreneur magazine included Ellianos in its 2025 Franchise 500® list, highlighting it among the nation’s top franchises. Additionally, Ellianos was celebrated as a Top 10 Coffee Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2024 and was featured in QSR Magazine’s 16 Best Restaurant Franchising Deals for 2024. To explore franchising opportunities with Ellianos Coffee, visit www.ellianos.com/franchising/.
