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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Shefield Express vs Brew Thru 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 | $269,450 - $563,667 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5-8% | 4% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1996 | - |
Year Franchised | 1996 | - |
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.
Brew Thru is a unique business opportunity to work in an exciting environment in tourist and college markets. While on vacation, convenience is a necessity and Brew Thru is a one of a kind convenience store. Our business provides beer, wine, soda and snacks for tourists, vacationers, locals and college students who are on the go and love the convenience of the drive thru. Our fast, focused and fun environment has created a huge demand for our branded line of merchandise that includes T-shirts and other souvenirs. Now through our franchising opportunity you can bring the Brew Thru experience to your area.