Bad Ass Coffee Company vs Presse Cafe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bad Ass Coffee Company vs Presse Cafe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Bad Ass Coffee Company Franchise	Presse Cafe Franchise
Investment	$304,500 - $620,000	$200,000 - $400,000
Franchise Fee	$35,000	$35,000
Royalty Fee	6%	-
Advertising Fee	2%	-
Year Founded	1991	1996
Year Franchised	1998	1996
Term Of Agreement	5 years	-
Term Of Agreement	5 years	-
Renewal Fee	$2.5K	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Bad Ass Coffee Company Franchise	Presse Cafe Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	Bad Ass Coffee Company Franchise	Presse Cafe Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/No	-/-
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	-/-
Equipment	No/Yes	-/-
Inventory	No/Yes	-/-
Receivables	No/No	-/-
Payroll	No/No	-/-
Training & Support
	Bad Ass Coffee Company Franchise	Presse Cafe Franchise
Training	-	-
Support	Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives	-
Marketing	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising	-
Operations	International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)	-
Expansion Plans
	Bad Ass Coffee Company Franchise	Presse Cafe Franchise
US Expansion	-	Yes
Canada Expansion	No	-
International Expansion	Yes	Yes

Company Overviews

About Bad Ass Coffee Company

In 1995, B.J. Bilanzich was so taken by the playfulness of the brand, that upon arrival to Salt Lake City, she and her husband began to open stores in Utah and eventually purchased Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii and began franchising on the mainland.

Today, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii continues to serve premium Hawaiian and other top international coffees with a kick �" but Bad Ass Coffee franchises don’t stop there. We also serve popular blended drinks, teas, food and branded merchandise with exceptional service through 24 stores in the U.S., US Virgin Islands and Japan.

The Bad Ass Coffee Company serves only the finest, American-grown, gourmet, whole bean Kona, and Hawaiian coffee available on the market today. Our Signature Blend marries 10% Hawaiian coffee and coffees from around the world to offer our customers many different flavor profiles. Both our brand and our product are strong sellers with a growing and expanding base of repeat core customers. When you invest in the Bad Ass Coffee Company franchise, you're getting far more than just a store location. We can provide you and your new business with a full range of support services to help you get your business up and running and on the road to success quicker and easier than ever before. From assistance with the primary planning stages and location selection of your store, providing access to excellent marketing information and support, as well as access to our expert interior design and installation teams, to helpful opening day assistance and beyond, we'll be there for you.

About Presse Cafe

Are you dynamic and ambitious? Have you been dreaming of managing your own business, enjoying an interesting income and the advantages of being an entrepreneur? Presse Cafe undoubtedly offers you the opportunity to do so. Here is a brief overview of what acquiring a Presse Cafe means in terms of investment, value and support: * Average cost of a Presse Cafe franchise: between $200,000 and $400,000 * Minimum investment required: 35% of the project's cost * Franchise fee: $35,000 * Detail of the Franchise Fee: * The right to use the Presse Cafe name and logo * Assistance with the site selection * Assistance with the lease negotiations * Preparation of a personalized business plan * Assistance with the financial procedures * Preparation of legal documents * Assistance with the elaboration of the accommodation plan * Equipment order * Training of the franchisee and his team on sales, management, and operational methods pertaining to the exploitation of the Presse Cafe branch. * Promotional plan and assistance with the opening of the branch. * Assistance and presence during the first weeks of operations. If you have other questions or if you wish to schedule an appointment with us to discuss business opportunities offered by Les Cafes V.P., please do not hesitate contacting Mr. Rene Rivard by email at [email protected] or by phone at 1 888 395 2354 extension 229. Do not forget to leave your name and address. He will be more than glad to assist you and to answer to all your questions.