It's A Grind Coffee House vs Java Joe's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of It's A Grind Coffee House vs Java Joe's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
It's A Grind Coffee House Franchise
Java Joe's Franchise
Investment $173,150 - $473,000$200,000 - $350,000
Franchise Fee $15,000 - $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19951991
Year Franchised 20001993
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
It's A Grind Coffee House Franchise
Java Joe's Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Strong people skills
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    Financing Options
     
    It's A Grind Coffee House Franchise
    Java Joe's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    It's A Grind Coffee House Franchise
    Java Joe's Franchise
    Training Additional training as needed-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    It's A Grind Coffee House Franchise
    Java Joe's Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About It's A Grind Coffee House

    Husband-and-wife team Marty Cox and Louise Montgomery opened the first It's A Grind coffee shop in Long Beach, California, in 1995. Locations feature a blues and jazz theme, and wingback chairs that allow customers to relax while enjoying whole bean coffees, espresso drinks, teas, pastries, muffins and bagels.
    It’s A Grind is a specialty coffee house concept established in 1994 to provide high quality gourmet coffee, espresso beverages, better for you healthy cold drinks, range of home baked foods in a comfortable, community-focused neighborhood environment.
    Our coffee houses are independent, well connected and free spirited.
    Our range of coffee credible merchandise and quirky trinkets and treasures creates an It’s A Grind coffee house experience that promotes a free spirited attitude.

    About Java Joe's

    Java Joe's was developed by Costa Kiriakopoulos, a true pioneer in the franchise industry, with over 40 years experience in the field. He has successfully opened over 60 franchise locations in the food industry. Costa, together with his son Alex, are continuing to put forth their experience and expertise in hopes of making Java Joe's a household name.

    From the very beginning, Java Joe's menu has been crafted to satisfy our customers need for the very best coffee and food available in a cozy, stylish setting. Expertly crafted espresso, latte and cappuccino flow from the espresso bar. Scrumptious grilled panini, wraps, satisfying soups and fresh salads, fresh baked goods, beautifully blended smoothies and fresh pressed juices are what our customers enjoy every day at Java Joe's.
     
     
    Java Joe's- operating gourmet cafes selling whole bean and fresh ground coffee, cappuccino, latte, espresso, gourmet teas, desserts, cold beverages, on-site baked products (muffins, cookies), fresh bagels, sandwiches, soups, salads, gift baskets and gift items relating to coffee & tea and home accents.