Shefield Gourmet
At a Glance
Products & Services: Tobacco products, coffee, accessories
Number of Locations:
Total Investment: $150K - 200K
Founded: 1996
Began Franchising: 1996
Private Owned
About Shefield Gourmet
After finding success with their Shefield & Sons and The Gourmet Cup concepts, founders Dieters and Wolfgang Lehmann decided to merge the two. In 1996 the doors to the first Shefield Gourmet location opened.Each Shefield Gourmet store sells coffee, tea, cigars, cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $150,000 - $200,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At franchisee's location: 2 weeks.
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, National media,