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The Human Bean Drive Thru

2012 Franchise 500
#479
At a Glance

Products & Services: Specialty coffee drive-thru

Number of Locations: 47

Total Investment: $154.05K - 618K

Founded: 1998

Began Franchising: 2002

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 35 0 0 12
2010 35 0 0 12
2009 38 0 0 12
2008 35 0 0 12
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $154,050 - $618,000
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $350,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 3 weeks. At franchisee's location: at opening.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #479 (2012), #493 (2011), #318 (2010), #380 (2009), #482 (2008),

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