Gus Yamin is franchise owner of Gloria Jean’s Coffees at Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles and another location in Vernon Hills. A man “grateful for family,” Yamin says he also enjoys the holiday season.
Q: Why is this time of year so special?
The holiday season is incredibly special because it gives everyone a chance to show some extra love toward their family and friends. The joy of brightening our customers’ days by providing them with a festive cup of coffee to warm their spirits is one of the reasons we opened our Gloria Jean’s stores in the area.
Q: What do you like about your job/business?
I really enjoy interacting with guests. We pride our stores on feeling like a home away from home.
Q: What do you like about the Niles area?
We specifically like the Niles area because of the close-knit community. We have so many incredible regular customers who consider our shop as a second home. Niles is a beautiful place that includes wonderful people who care about one another.
Q: Any other favorite things?
I run two stores in the area, one at Golf Mill in Niles and one in the Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. So, I stay busy running those. I used to frequently play sports and now I enjoy watching them whenever I can. Also, one of my most favorite things to do is travel, anywhere and everywhere. My favorite location is California where I can visit my friends and family who live there.
Q: Your personal cup of coffee comfort?
My favorite way to drink coffee is simply black. I can drink black coffee all day long. In fact, I drink about six to seven cups every day.
—Karie Angell Luc, Pioneer Press
