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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Link Business vs Boston Coffeehouse including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $53,200 - $148,500 | $174,750 - $300,000 |
Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6.5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | 2% | - |
Year Founded | 1996 | - |
Year Franchised | 2007 | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | -/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | -/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | -/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | -/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Online broker academy | - |
Support | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software | Our proprietary recipes and our training program will provide all the information and hands-on experience you need to operate efficiently and successfully, and we offer comprehensive support from day one, including: * Site Selection Assistance * Hands-On Training * Opening Support * Marketing Support * Building Design * Operations Manual * Menus * Continuing Support |
Marketing | Marketing Support Ad Templates Social media Website development Email marketing | - |
Operations | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | Yes | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Boston Coffeehouse® offers you the opportunity to own and operate a Boston Coffeehouse® franchise featuring our exceptional coffees as well as breakfast and lunch favorites in a comfortable old world Boston. Boston Coffeehouse® is available for shopping centers, multi use developments, lifestyle centers, mega centers, entertainment centers, and urban locations between 1,400 and 2,000 square feet.