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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies vs Tim Hortons including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $31,100 - $394,000 | $135,300 - $2,068,500 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 - $65,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 0 | 4.5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 4% of Gross Sales |
Year Founded | 1983 | 1964 |
Year Franchised | 1997 | 1965 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | *An entrepreneurial drive and ability to build a high performing team. *Prior management experience. Experience in food service and/or restaurant operations is a plus. *A lifestyle that allows for the time commitment required to launch and build a franchise restaurant. *Net worth of $500,000 and liquidity in the amount of $300,000 (The full investment from a Tim Hortons could be over $1,600,000) *A personal passion and commitment to the development of the Tim Hortons brand. *Ability to exemplify and execute the Tim Hortons principles and standards of operation on a daily basis. *Understand the importance of being a community partner that is proud to represent Tim Hortons. |
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Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/No |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/No |
Receivables | No/Yes | No/No |
Payroll | No/Yes | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | Full & continuous support | New franchisees undergo an intensive seven week training program at the Tim Hortons University, located next to the Oakville, Ontario, head office. The facility includes classrooms and a fully operational Restaurant, providing trainees with intensive hands-on experience in the preparation of all Tim Hortons products. Strong emphasis is placed on food handling and hygiene procedures, Team Member relations, equipment maintenance and in-Restaurant security systems. * Seven (7) week training program in the Oakville, Ontario, at Tim Hortons University * A Restaurant opening crew/Manager of Operations Standards (MOS) to assist the opening of the Tim Hortons Restaurant (for a maximum period of two weeks) |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | * The use of all Tim Hortons Manuals * Support from head office personnel who have vast knowledge in the food service business |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
Operations |
65% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
58% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25 - 30
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Crisp organic product smoothies were a for all intents and purposes obscure item in 1983, when Jeff and Jill Summerhays started offering them low maintenance at occasions. Maui Wowi Hawaiian was worked to give their 'ohana (family) a solid other option to the sugar and fat loaded sustenances that appeared to be all over the place! Similarly as energetic, the Summerhayses needed to make a plan of action that was fun, adaptable, and portable so they could offer their everything characteristic, crisp organic product smoothies anyplace they had a craving for voyaging.
Australia's Gold Coast appeared like the ideal place to hang and put their idea under a magnifying glass so they stuffed it up, and made a beeline for the Land Down Under. It was not much sooner than the Aussies figured out how to hunger for these ono'licious mixes.