Poppin’ Pumpkin Is Back by Pop-Ular Demand

Aroma Joe’s Brings Back Its Fan-Favorite Fall Drink

August 12, 2026 // Franchising.com // Scarborough, ME – Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation's fastest-growing handcrafted beverage franchises, is bringing back the fan-favorite Poppin' Pumpkin Latte for a second season. Available iced or hot at participating Aroma Joe's locations, the returning beverage delivers everything fans loved about the original, with the same signature pop that made it an instant seasonal sensation.

Following its successful debut in 2025, the Poppin' Pumpkin Latte returns with cozy pumpkin spice flavor, a drizzle of salted caramel, topped with guests' choice of cloud top or whipped cream, and finished with candy-like poppin' sugar that snaps and crackles with every sip. Poppin’ Pumpkin is set to launch on August 17, ahead of the curve of many famous fall lattes. Sweet, salty, perfectly spiced and unlike any other pumpkin beverage on the market, it's the ultimate way to kick off fall—no sweater weather required.

The Poppin' Pumpkin Latte will be available for a limited time through November 1, 2026. The full LTO fall menu lineup will be available on September 7.

The return of Poppin' Pumpkin comes as Aroma Joe's continues one of the strongest growth years in the brand's history. In 2026, the company was named Newsweek's #5 Best Coffee Chain in America, ranking ahead of several national coffee competitors, while continuing its rapid expansion across the East Coast, including significant growth throughout Florida. With more than 130 locations and development continuing from Maine to Florida, Aroma Joe's remains committed to delivering handcrafted beverages, exceptional customer service and positive community impact.

In addition to the Poppin' Pumpkin Latte, guests can enjoy Aroma Joe's full lineup of handcrafted coffee and espresso beverages, signature AJ's RUSH® Energy Drinks, flavorful infusions and all-day food offerings served by baristas who take every guest's order personally.

For more information, please visit www.aromajoes.com or follow Aroma Joe's on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

About Aroma Joe’s®

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Scarborough, Maine with 137 locations across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, 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. The AJ’s Cares Foundation officially launched as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2026, allowing the foundation to further its mission of positively impacting local communities. The AJ's Cares Foundation focuses on several key pillars to achieve its mission and donates to organizations that align with these pillars. Funds are primarily raised through local franchisees hosting community donation days in which a percentage of sales goes to a specific organization that supports one of the following pillars, as well as through private donations, community events and sales from merchandise.

For more information and for franchising opportunities visit: aromajoes.com.

SOURCE Aroma Joe’s®

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