US-based coffeehouse chain PJ's Coffee has further expanded its footprint in the US by opening three new stores in one day, according to reports by the World Coffee Portal.

The openings are a part of the company’s plan to open 35 new stores across the country in 2023.

Since the beginning of this year, the brand is said to have opened 22 new outlets and plans to add another 13 new stores before the end of this year.

The coffeehouse currently operates 174 stores across the country and has more than 100 sites in development. 

World Coffee Portal quoted PJ's Coffee location development director Mark Verges as saying: “We believe our commitment to quality and unique menu offerings, along with delivering memorable guest experiences, separates us from other traditional coffee franchises and it’s reflected in our rapid growth.

“We are always looking for opportunities to expand the PJ’s brand and hope to break this record again soon.”

PJ’s Coffee is based in New Orleans and was established in 1978. Since then, the coffeehouse has increased its presence across 14 US states.

The coffeehouse operates 27 stores in New Orleans and more than 100 stores in the wider Louisiana state.

It also operates two locations in Florida and has signed 30 franchise agreements to open new stores across Destin, Jacksonville, Largo, Naples, Orlando, Panama City, Pensacola and West Palm Beach.