Specialty Coffee Brand Invites Entrepreneurs to Step Inside Its Two-Decade Proven Concept, East Coast Open Houses Run April 7-9

NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gregorys Coffee ("Gregorys"), the culture-defining coffee brand born in New York City, is taking its newly launched franchise program on the road from April 7-10, 2026.

Following strong early interest from experienced multi-unit entrepreneurs, qualified owner-operators and strategic investors, the Brand is introducing a series of franchise open house events across key East Coast markets.

Each stop on the tour offers an opportunity to step inside the Gregorys experience, from its specialty coffee program to its sleek coffee shop formats and its streamlined operations.

America's Coffee House Experience

Founded in Manhattan in 2006 by Gregory Zamfotis and his family, Gregorys Coffee started with a core belief: good coffee, good food and good people fuel the everyday hustle and grind. What began as a neighborhood coffee house has grown into more than 50 locations nationwide, earning a loyal following of "Gregulars" through a quality-first mindset rooted in pure craft, hospitality and community.

Gregorys has spent 20 years intentionally refining its business model in one of the most competitive markets, building consistency across every touchpoint – from small-batch coffee roasted through its NYC roastery to seasonal menu innovation that keeps guests coming back throughout the day. Each coffee shop is designed to feel personal, serving as a daily ritual and a true "third place" beyond home and work.

Created by Operators, for Operators

Gregorys' franchise opportunity is backed by Craveworthy Brands ("Craveworthy"), a multi-brand franchisor and full-stack hospitality platform supporting operators in restaurant ownership.

Through the program, franchisees gain access to industry leaders and deep expertise across real estate, training, operations, supply chain, culinary, marketing and technology. Built through scaling both emerging and legacy brands, Craveworthy's infrastructure provides Gregorys operators with a proven playbook for sustainable growth.

"As we franchise Gregorys, we're looking to partner with entrepreneurs who see real opportunity in a brand fueled by consistency, culture and community," said Samuel Stanovich, SVP of Franchise Leadership at Craveworthy. "This tour gives us the chance to connect face-to-face, explore the coffee experience together and share how Gregorys has become a scalable concept in America's favorite category."

The Gregorys Franchise Tour

Gregorys' franchise growth is focused on high-density, high-opportunity areas where coffee is part of the daily routine, including urban neighborhoods, commuter hubs, college towns and lifestyle centers on the East Coast.

Interested operators can find the upcoming franchise open houses below and confirm their attendance here.

Washington, D.C.

• Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. ET
• Address: 443 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Old Bridge, New Jersey

• Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. ET
• Address: 2070 US-9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Paramus, New Jersey

• Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. ET
• Address: 393 NJ-17, Paramus, NJ 07652

Darien, Connecticut

• Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. ET
• Address: 108 Heights Rd., Darien, CT 06820

To learn more about Gregorys and its franchise opportunity, please visit https://franchise.gregoryscoffee.com/. To learn more about Craveworthy, please visit www.craveworthybrands.com.

ABOUT GREGORYS COFFEE
Founded in 2006 in Manhattan, Gregorys Coffee is a coffee roaster created by Gregory Zamfotis and his family on the belief that good coffee, good food and good people fuel the every day. With more than 50 locations across the U.S., Gregorys has earned a loyal following of "Gregulars" by staying true to its roots: roasting high-quality, small-batch coffee, crafting fresh menu offerings in-house and creating a guest experience that is community-oriented and culture-driven. Made for those hustling toward their unique ambitions, Gregorys serves purpose when it matters most. Learn more about Gregorys at www.gregoryscoffee.com. Learn more about the franchise opportunity at https://franchise.gregoryscoffee.com/.

ABOUT CRAVEWORTHY BRANDS

Craveworthy Brands, the parent company of Shaquille O'Neal-founded Big Chicken, Bd's Mongolian Grill, Dirty Dough, Flat Top Grill, Fresh Brothers Pizza, Genghis Grill, Gregorys Coffee, Hot Chicken Takeover, Krafted Smashburgers, Lucky Cat Poke Co., Nomad Dawgs, Pastizza Pizza & Pasta, Scramblin' Ed's, Sigri Indian BBQ, Soom Soom Mediterranean, Taim Mediterranean Kitchen, The Budlong Southern Chicken and Wing It On!, is dedicated to breathing new life into legacy brands while supercharging emerging concepts. The Company brings together diverse, yet complementary brands and an accomplished, veteran leadership team in the growing culinary space. In addition to building and operating leading restaurant brands, Craveworthy Brands is active in the communities it serves and creates exciting career opportunities for its team members. Bridging the distinctive individuality of its concepts with a shared culture and spirit of collaboration, the Company's goal is to create truly unique and craveworthy experiences every day, every shift and at every turn. Learn more about Craveworthy and its brands at www.craveworthybrands.com.

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