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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Distinctly Tea vs Cabin Coffee Company including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $160,000 - $230,000 | $175,000 - $575,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $30,000 - $40,000 |
Royalty Fee | - | 2.5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2.5% |
Year Founded | 2003 | 2002 |
Year Franchised | 2009 | 0 |
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 | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | # Training for six weeks in Clear Lake, Iowa store # Training for two weeks at franchisee location |
Support | - | * 24-hour POS service * Cabin Coffee club cards * Marketing Strategies * Supply chain discount on all products * Operational support * Utilize the wealth of knowledge and experience |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | Yes | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
As tea is the second most popular beverage in the world behind water, Distinctly Tea has available over 350 varieties to satisfy the full range of tastes that have developed. Commencing business in 2003 in Stratford Ontario, Peter Barker has developed a successful retail format and a thriving tea blending business that serves this growing segment of the beverage industry. Locations may also retail tea beverages by the cup if appropriate.