Bad Ass Coffee Co.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Coffee, food & logo wear
Number of Locations: 53
Total Investment: $227K - 326K
Founded: 1991
Began Franchising: 1998
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 42 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 41 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 51 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 55 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $227,000 - $326,000
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 week. At franchisee's location: Upon request.
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®: #492 (2010),