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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Jo to Go vs Frullati Cafe & Bakery including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $82,500 - $786,000 | $145,900 - $446,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1998 | 1985 |
Year Franchised | 2001 | 1994 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | 75% of then-current 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 | No/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Building sales takes effort on many different levels - from running your business with monitored food costs, to strong operations, to local store marketing, to most importantly ensuring that you give every customer a reason to return. The Frullati Cafe Marketing Team will assist you by creating national marketing initiatives and advertising that are key to building sales. Increasing sales takes diligent effort in all areas of your business. Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
Operations |
100% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. |
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 35% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
It's the People That Make the Support Superior - The people at the Jo To Go Coffee - Franchise Support Center offices are all committed to supporting and growing our franchise system. They are dedicated and willing people that were found using the same hiring system we share with our franchisee partners.Jo To Go Coffee offers robust support from a collection of bright and talented professionals across marketing & advertising, real estate, graphic design, accounting, operations, training and franchise sales. Getting answers and assistance, even from the officers of the company, is only a phone call, email or a visit away. We look forward to meeting and serving you!