Tim Hortons vs Beans & Brews Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tim Hortons vs Beans & Brews including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Tim Hortons Franchise
Beans & Brews Franchise
Investment $135,300 - $2,068,500$250,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4.5%-
Advertising Fee 4% of Gross Sales-
Year Founded 19641993
Year Franchised 19651993
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Tim Hortons Franchise
Beans & Brews Franchise
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
 
Tim Hortons Franchise
Beans & Brews Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Tim Hortons Franchise
Beans & Brews Franchise
Training 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 * The use of all Tim Hortons Manuals * Support from head office personnel who have vast knowledge in the food service business-
Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
Operations 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)

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Expansion Plans
 
Tim Hortons Franchise
Beans & Brews Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons is one of North America's largest developers and franchisors of quick service restaurants and one of the largest publically traded restaurant chains in North America based on market capitalization. Founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Tim Hortons is one of the fastest growing coffee and bakery franchises in America and an industry leader in same stores sales with more than 4,000 restaurants worldwide (as of April 1, 2013). Today, our U.S. restaurants are primarily located in New York, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maine. We have plans to grow our franchise opportunities throughout the U.S. in the coming years. We are far beyond coffee and donuts.Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shops is proud to serve "Always Fresh Premium Coffee," the coffee that has made us famous, as well as our always fresh baked goods, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches and wraps, hot breakfast sandwiches and specialty teas. We offer a variety of menu items that entice guests to visit our restaurants during all day parts including breakfast, lunch, dinner and the fastest growing category is the QSR category, late night snacking. From full-service restaurant franchises, to custom-built kiosks and a wide range of non-traditional venues, we build our restaurants to fit anywhere while maintaining the exceptional quality, freshness, convenience customers expect. Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shops have become a daily ritual in the lives of our guests through the quality and value of our products. This brand loyalty has been earned in partnership with franchisees, which we call our restaurant owners, by delivering superior products and services to our guests and communities through leadership, innovation and partnerships.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Tim Hortons franchise under a Franchise Agreement (excluding real property) ranges from $298,650 to $1,394,000 for a Non-Standard Shop/Kiosk, and from $1,009,000 to $2,068,500 for a Standard Shop. This includes $103,100 to $496,400 for a Non-Standard Shop/Kiosk and $389,600 to $511,400 for a Standard Shop that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Co-Branded Restaurant franchise under a Franchise Agreement (excluding real property) ranges from $695,500 to $1,837,400 for a newly-built Co-Branded Restaurant and from $135,300 to $219,600 for a Tim Hortons restaurant that is renovated to become a Co-Branded Restaurant. This includes $466,000 to $686,500 for a newly-built Co-Branded Restaurant and $5,500 to $177,600 for a Tim Hortons restaurant that is renovated to become a Co-Branded Restaurant that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
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About Beans & Brews

WANT TO OPEN YOUR OWN BEANS & BREWS COFFEEHOUSE? Franchise opportunities are now available that can enable you to do just that. Be a part of our rapid and exciting expansion in an existing area or be the first one to bring Beans & Brews to a new market.

Whichever you choose, you will become a part of a team that has successfully proven itself since 1993. JOLT THE COMPETITION with High Altitude Roasting, a Distinctive Brand, Overall Guest Experience and Cutting Edge Business Systems.

CUTTING EDGE BUSINESS SYSTEMS Stay in touch with your business from the back office, to your home office, or half way around the world. With our cutting edge business systems you will have thorough monitoring and control capabilities literally at your fingertips at anytime from anywhere. These systems will make life as a business owner easier and your operation more successful.

A DISTINCTIVE BRAND We may be one among hundreds in our Industry, but our branding sets us apart. Our brand is simple, yet bold and unique, and then of course there’s the quality. Everybody has the best quality, right? Who would say anything different? But while our competitors speak about Quality; we believe Quality speaks for itself!

HIGH ALTITUDE ROASTING Our coffee is roasted at 4,000 feet above sea level. The result is a smooth intensity that is unmatched from coffees roasted at lower altitudes. We have gained a significant advantage over our competitors through the process of High Altitude Roasting. There are few roasters of coffee that employ such a process and fewer still who understand the advantage of doing so.

GUEST SERVICE We can teach you what we have learned since 1993 about how to create a House environment that welcomes your guests, and keeps them coming back over and over again.

CAPITAL REQUIREMENT The minimum amount of investment capital needed to meet our financial requirements is $250,000. The actual amount that is necessary to open a Beans & Brews may be less than this amount or more, and will vary on several factors. We understand that you may not yet have raised the necessary capital to start your business. However, you (or you and your partner/s) must currently have a total net worth that is in excess of $250,00 in order to qualify for a Beans & Brews Franchise. (Net Worth = Assets - Debts/Liabilities)