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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cafe Ala Carte vs Aroma Espresso Bar including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $56,200 - $123,300 | $527,500 - $1,495,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $55,000 |
Royalty Fee | 8-5% | 7% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1996 | - |
Year Franchised | 2000 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | The then-current franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | We are seeking franchise candidates who demonstrate a commitment to the aroma espresso bar brand values, help maintain and improve the quality of our products, provide excellent customer service, and strengthen our brand name and company standards. Previous experience in the food service or management industry is welcome, but not required. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Previous experience in the food service or management industry is welcome, but not required. aroma espresso bar’s comprehensive training program attempts to ensure all our franchise partners are confident in their own abilities to run a successful franchise upon completion. |
Support | Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Since 1996, Cafe Ala Carte provides a unique service to the food and beverage industry by capitalizing on the popularity of specialty coffees. By creating a niche in this market, people are experiencing a new and exciting idea for their events. Most franchises are simply duplicated or reinvented ideas. But Cafe Ala Carte is among the first of its kind. Our system has proven successful, and allows us to capitalize on one of the world's fastest growing trends.
Franchise partners play a significant role in the success of Aroma Espresso Bar. As we continue to expand, the need for responsible, driven, and passionate business people to join our family of franchise partners grows.
If you are interested in becoming an Aroma Espresso Bar franchise partner, please read the information provided to gain a better understanding of our franchise process, from initial application to grand opening.
Our values at Aroma Espresso Bar have helped ensure our success in Canada since our inception in 2007.