Hawaii's Java Kai vs Country Style Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hawaii's Java Kai vs Country Style including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hawaii's Java Kai Franchise
Country Style Franchise
Investment $168,990 - $355,900$230,000 - $360,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19971962
Year Franchised 20001963
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Hawaii's Java Kai Franchise
Country Style Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Hawaii's Java Kai Franchise
    Country Style Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Hawaii's Java Kai Franchise
    Country Style Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Hawaii's Java Kai Franchise
    Country Style Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Hawaii's Java Kai

    Looking for a great opportunity to bring the taste and ambiance of Hawaii to your town? Join the Java Kai O'hana family and bring this exciting opportunity to your neighborhood. Hawaii's Java Kai coffee is made from 100% Kona Coffee, the most well known of the Hawaiian coffees. It's a perfect balance of flavor, body and aroma. Java Kai offers a wide variety of coffees from Hawaii's homeland. As a franchisee, Java Kai will teach you everything you need to know about coffee to give you that extra edge for creating a successful business. The franchise includes use of all trademarks owned by the Franchisor, as well as all benefits of using the Java Kai System. The system includes all proprietary recipes and menu items, the distinctive exterior and interior layout along with their design and color scheme. They will also provide you with exclusively designed signage and decorations, along with the HAWAII'S JAVA KAI Confidential Operations Manual. As a franchisee, you are supported in all aspects of business in order to help you become a successful entrepreneur.

    About Country Style

    Country Style Food Services, Inc., formerly Country Style Donuts, is a fast/casual chain of coffee shops operating primarily in the Canadian province of Ontario, which serves oatmeal, soup, sandwiches, salads, and coffee.

    The estimated total investment of a "turnkey” traditional Country Style Franchise representing a typical 2,000 to 2,400 square foot full production, free-standing unit with a drive thru is approximately $325,000 to $360,000; typical 875 to 1,000 square foot limited production free-standing unit drive thru only is approximately $280,000 to $300,000; a typical 1,000 to 1,500 square foot limited production in-line unit is approximately $280,000 to $312,000; and a typical 500 to 700 square foot limited production mall unit is approximately $230,000 to $250,000. The total investment will vary, depending on the size and condition of the premises, among other factors.

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    #31 in Canada's Top franchises.