John Andriote
Norwich, CT (USA)
Role(s):
Downtown Joe
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Location:
Norwich
Industry:
Food Service/Restaurant
Year Founded:
2008
Number Employees:
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Description:
Downtown Joe will be the only "city-style" coffeehouse/lounge in Norwich, Connecticut, a revitalizing 350-year-old city of 37,000 bordered by two of the world's largest and busiest casino/resorts (Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun). Downtown Joe will be distinguished from its local corporate competitors (Dunkin' Donuts and Tim Horton's) by roasting and retailing its own coffee in-house, a diverse high-quality menu and reasonable prices, and its strong commitment to the local community. Downtown Joe will be situated in a beautiful historic building owned by the Norwich Arts Council at the center of its five target markets: (1) downtown professionals, (2) downtown residents, including many young foreign exchange students who rely on the kind of free WiFi Internet service we will offer, (3) the arts/e