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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Solar Roast Coffee vs AraVita including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $260,350 - $344,000 | $113,400 - $181,200 |
Franchise Fee | $39,000 | $19,900 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 4.5% |
Advertising Fee | Up to 2% | 2% |
Year Founded | 2006 | 2013 |
Year Franchised | 2013 | 2016 |
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 | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | -/Yes | -/Yes |
Equipment | -/Yes | -/Yes |
Inventory | -/Yes | -/Yes |
Receivables | -/Yes | -/Yes |
Payroll | -/Yes | -/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | 3-5 days of training at corp head quarters and up to 10 days of onsite training | On-The-Job Training: 43 hours Classroom Training: 37 hours |
Support | Our Franchise Service Managers (FSM's) and Regional Marketing Managers (RMM's) are in place to provide you with the required assistance including: -An extensive field operations support team -Franchisee assistance with site selection -Comprehensive restaurant design specifications -Approved general contractors, equipment vendors, architectural services -Management and franchisee training programs -Extensive marketing: social media, email campaigns and grand opening events -A franchisee training center in our Pueblo Colorado corporate location -A culture that promotes a fun, engaging and sustainable environment | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection |
Marketing | - | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Solar Roast Coffee was established in 2007 by brothers Michael and David Hartkop, established on the idea of building a their own coffee roaster using solar power. Their quest was to produce the best tasting coffee ever created. In the years since Solar Roast Coffee has become the best coffeehouse in town!
They roast artisan batches of coffee using their patent pending technique called Solar Aroma Roasting.
Harnessing energy from the sun as well as implementing other green practices have earned them a Carbon Neutral Status.
The cafe features Fast, Fresh, Healthy menu. The best breakfast burrito you have ever had as well as gluten-free house-baked pastries, and other special dietary menu options to create offerings that anyone can choose from and enjoy.
Solar Roast Coffee is everybody's favorite cafe.
The unique blends create taste and sensory memories. Solar Roast Coffee stands above the competition with their brews having the smoothest coffee flavor possible.
At Solar Roast Coffee they "Let the coffee do the talking!"
Over the years Solar Roast Coffee has gained an extensive amount of marketing and PR because of our unique business. Over 400 million cups of coffee are sold in the US everyday and specialty coffee sales increased 20% last year.
NOW is the time to be in the Sustainable Coffee Business!
Owning an ARAVITA franchise provides you an opportunity to partner with an industry leader in a highly competitive industry whose sales grow more and more annually. Do not let the competitive nature of the industry stifle you. Our concept is unlike any other. We have geared our company to provide you with knowledge, support and training that will allow you to effectively meet and surpass any consumer expectations.
Offerings
We offer two different types of franchise opportunities.