Coffee Franchise To Open First Georgia Location In Augusta

The original Ziggi's Coffee opened as a small coffee shop on Main Street in Longmont, Colorado in 2004. Over the years, the coffee shop expanded and began franchising across the United States. Now, Augusta is getting the first Georgia location of the coffee chain.

We've known about Ziggi's Coffee coming to the area for a while, and have seen the construction underway on Furys Ferry Road. Now, we have an official opening date. In a post made on Facebook, Ziggi's Coffee announced their opening is set for Tuesday, July 23rd.

The new drive-thru coffee location is located at 252 Furys Ferry Road in Augusta. Their store hours will be Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Ziggi's Coffee uses "only the finest ingredients" to create their "distinctive specialty drinks." It's a place where you'll find the classic coffeehouse favorites, including your daily brew, cold brew, iced coffee, espresso, lattes, and more. But in addition to the classics, they offer a long list of flavor options, with many sugar-free flavors available. Ziggi's also features Italian sodas, chai, teas, energy infusions, fruit smoothies, and more.

The chain also has a variety of food items, like breakfast sandwiches, burritos, paninis, scones, oatmeal, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and more.

Ziggi's Coffee is the result of a couple's dream to build something together. Brandon and Camrin Knudsen wanted to have a place where people could gather and feel at home. Coffee was the first thing they thought of, as it's often associated with bringing people together.

The first location opened in 2004 in Longmont, Colorado. The initial start-up brought its own challenges, as the couple poured their life into the day-to-day operation. Eventually, they evolved into a drive-thru business model and opened their first drive-thru in 2010. From there it continued to see success and the Ziggi's Franchise Program was born. By 2018, they opened their first out-of-state location. Now, in 2024, Ziggi's Coffee has over 85 locations already in operation and more than 250 in development across 30 states.

Whether you've lived in the area for your entire life or just a few years, chances are there are at least a few things you like about Augusta. As with any city, there will always be pros and cons. But today, let's focus on the positives.

A settlement in the Augusta area was established in 1736 by British General James Oglethorpe. He is the one who gave the area its name, honoring the bride of Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales. The original settlement is in the area we now know as Summerville. The area was home to tribes of Creek and Cherokee Indians at the time. And the city would play a vital role during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

In 1847, the Augusta Canal was constructed, which led Augusta to become the world's second largest inland cotton market during the cotton boom. The area also has the only structure ever built by the Confederate States of America, along with many significant homes and buildings.

The city of Augusta also served as the state capital of Georgia from 1785 until 1795.

There have been many changes throughout the years, but one tradition that Augusta is known for got its start in 1934. The Masters Tournament is hosted the first full week of April each year at the Augusta National Golf Club. And while people who aren't from the area may only know Augusta for the Masters Tournament, those who live here know there's more to Augusta than just one special week each year.

So what is there in Augusta? Well, unfortunately, some people will try to say "There's nothing to do in Augusta." But if you look around, you'll find there is quite a bit to this city we call home. Just check out some of these experiences you can enjoy as a local!

Also, there was a recent post on Reddit where someone asked "What is one thing you like and dislike about Augusta?" And we were definitely intrigued to see what people had to say. Sure, there were plenty of "dislikes" that were included in responses, but again, let's focus on the positive!

Check out the top 5 things people said they like about Augusta.

There were quite a few Redditors who talked about the beautiful outdoor spaces we have available in the Augusta area. A few mentions included the Augusta Canal Path and River Walk. But you can't forget about the convenience of the Greeneway just across the river in North Augusta. In addition, there are many activities to enjoy on the water at the lake and river too.

One Redditor talked about there being "many Augustas." This is an interesting way to look at it. But the Redditor talked about the way to enjoy Augusta is to find where you fit. There are so many diverse interests for just about anyone, if you look for it. Of course, there are things for the golfers. But we also have a great selection of local businesses, places for trivia, and breweries to enjoy. And for those interested in an active lifestyle, there are run clubs and gyms. And let's not forget the military and medical communities.

Now for this one, it depends on who you ask and where you're trying to go and when. But overall, the Augusta area is fairly easy to get around and traffic isn't as bad as some cities. But, it's also a city that's convenient to many other things, like bigger cities such as Atlanta and Charlotte. Plus, you're just a couple of hours from the beach or mountains.

We've already mentioned a bit about Augusta's history, but there's so much more to explore and learn about it. We have great museums, art exhibits, festivals like Arts In The Heart, live entertainment including concerts, the Augusta Symphony, the Augusta Players, Broadway-type shows, ballets, and more.

This is another thing that might depend on who you ask. Many people moving from bigger cities (especially from the West or from up North) will tell you that the cost of living here is better. Obviously, inflation has impacted cities everywhere, but overall, Augusta still remains a fairly affordable place to live. And the city continues to grow and bring new business and job opportunities, which can be a pro or a con, depending on how you look at it!