Greenberry’s Coffee Co

Greenberry’s Coffee Co. is a specialty coffee business based in Charlottesville, Virginia, with a straightforward approach: it roasts its own coffee in small batches and runs cafés that aim to feel like a neighborhood gathering spot. The company was started in 1992 by Sean and Roxanne Simmons, who opened their first shop in Charlottesville and built a loyal following by focusing on quality and a sense of community. That original shop set the tone for what Greenberry’s would become—a brand that values both the craft of coffee and the experience of the café.

As of November 2025, Greenberry’s operates about 20 locations. While its roots are in Virginia, the company has steadily grown its presence in the Mid-Atlantic, with cafés in Washington, DC, Maryland, and North Carolina, and has also expanded internationally with locations in Japan and Saudi Arabia. The mix of company-owned and franchised stores gives Greenberry’s flexibility in how it grows, and the company is actively looking for new franchise partners and real estate opportunities, especially in university towns, busy urban centers, and select international markets.

Over the last five years, Greenberry’s has sharpened its expansion strategy, targeting areas where there’s strong foot traffic and a built-in customer base, like college campuses and city centers. The brand has shown it can adapt its café format to different settings, whether that’s a suburban strip, a downtown storefront, or an international airport. This adaptability, combined with a reputation for consistency and local engagement, makes Greenberry’s a practical choice for landlords and developers looking for a proven coffee operator with room to grow. The company’s ongoing search for new sites—domestically in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and abroad in key gateway cities—signals a clear growth posture and a willingness to partner on real estate opportunities that fit its model.