Barnie's Coffee & Tea Co.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Specialty gourmet coffee, teas, related accessories
Number of Locations: 36
Total Investment: $222K - 414K
Founded: 1980
Began Franchising: 1981
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 13 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $222,000 - $414,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $125,000
Operations
90% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 20. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% 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 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: Local marketing strategies