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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Coffee Republic vs Cowgirls Espresso including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
| Start-Up Costs and Fees | ||
| Investment | $300,000 | $75,000 - $264,167 | 
| Franchise Fee | $42,000 | $25,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | - | 7% | 
| Advertising Fee | - | - | 
| Year Founded | 1995 | - | 
| Year Franchised | 1995 | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | - | 
| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
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 Business Experience Requirements | ||
| Experience | - | - | 
| Financing Options | ||
| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- | 
| Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- | 
| Equipment | -/- | -/- | 
| Inventory | -/- | -/- | 
| Receivables | -/- | -/- | 
| Payroll | -/- | -/- | 
| Training & Support | ||
| Training | - | - | 
| Support | - | *Use of the COWGIRLS ESPRESSO service mark *Use of distinctive system *Marketing assistance *Ongoing business development and counseling *Other benefits | 
| Marketing | - | - | 
| Operations | - | - | 
| Expansion Plans | ||
| US Expansion | - | - | 
| Canada Expansion | No | - | 
| International Expansion | - | - | 
Coffee Republic partners with a number of property experts to support you in sourcing the ideal location for your bar. The Operations and Area Management teams will assist with everything, ensuring a smooth transition from initial enquiry right through to launching the new Coffee Republic bar. A comprehensive training course is provided to every franchisee and their staff, focusing on key areas such as:
COWGIRLS ESPRESSO offers you the opportunity to operate a drive-through business, including a walk-up window, offering specialty espresso beverages plus quality bakery goods. We offer Single Franchise Unit and Multi Unit Agreements as well as Master Franchising Agreements.