Van Houtte Inc.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Cafe/bistro & coffee roasting
Number of Locations:
Total Investment: $300K - 325K
Founded: 1919
Began Franchising: 1983
Public Owned
About Van Houtte Inc.
Albert-Louis Van Houtte, a French immigrant, set up his first grocery store in Montreal in 1919. Van Houtte stocked the store with specialty products from Europe, including coffee. Each day he would roast small batches of coffee in the back of his shop, and soon Van Houtte had built up a reputation in Montreal for selling quality coffee.In the more than 80 years since its founder began roasting European coffees, A.L. Van Houtte Cafe-Bistro has grown beyond Montreal and has expanded its menu. Today, each cafe-bistro serves a variety of specialty coffee drinks, as well as salads, sandwiches and desserts.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $300,000 - $325,000
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $150,000
Operations
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 6 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Regional advertising,
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