Hawaii's Java Kai vs Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hawaii's Java Kai Franchise
Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise
Investment $168,990 - $355,900$527,500 - $1,495,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$55,000
Royalty Fee 6%7%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1997-
Year Franchised 2000-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Hawaii's Java Kai Franchise
Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise
Experience
  • General business 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
     
    Hawaii's Java Kai Franchise
    Aroma Espresso Bar 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
    Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise
    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 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
    Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Aroma Espresso Bar

    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.