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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Shefield Express vs Java Joe's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $150,000 - $200,000 | $200,000 - $350,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5-8% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1996 | 1991 |
Year Franchised | 1996 | 1993 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media | - |
Operations |
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
After finding success with their Shefield & Sons and The Gourmet Cup concepts, founders Dieters and Wolfgang Lehmann decided to merge the two. In 1996 the doors to the first Shefield Gourmet location opened.
Each Shefield Gourmet store sells coffee, tea, cigars, cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Java Joe's was developed by Costa Kiriakopoulos, a true pioneer in the franchise industry, with over
40 years experience in the field. He has successfully opened over 60 franchise locations in the food industry.
Costa, together with his son Alex, are continuing to put forth their experience and expertise in hopes of making Java Joe's a household name.