#345
At a Glance
Products & Services: Specialty coffee
Number of Locations: 25
Total Investment: $22.5K - 266K
Founded: 1994
Began Franchising: 2007
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 12 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $22,500 - $266,000
Franchise Fee: $5,000 - $10,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $5,000 - $10,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $400,000
Liquid Cash Available: $30,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed..| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days. At franchisee's location: ongoing.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: Local store marketing