Orange Julius of America vs Gourmet Cup Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Orange Julius of America vs Gourmet Cup including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Orange Julius of America Franchise
Gourmet Cup Franchise
Investment $194,200 - $380,600$120,000 - $200,000
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $35,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%8%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19261985
Year Franchised 19481986
Term Of Agreement 15 years (co-terminus w/lease)5 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years (co-terminus w/lease)5 years
Renewal Fee $2.5K$5K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Orange Julius of America Franchise
Gourmet Cup Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Orange Julius of America Franchise
    Gourmet Cup Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Orange Julius of America Franchise
    Gourmet Cup Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    2% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Orange Julius of America Franchise
    Gourmet Cup Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Orange Julius of America

    When Julius Freed opened his first orange juice stand in 1926, he was doing well, but his real estate broker, Bill Hamlin, felt he could do better. Using his chemistry background, Hamlin devised a formula to give the juice a smooth, creamy and airy texture. Once the new drink was unveiled, sales at the stand grew from $20 to $100 a day. As more and more customers began to say, 'Give me an orange, Julius,' the new product got its name.

    Hamlin quit his job in real estate and focused on opening Orange Julius stores across the United States. Within three years he had opened 100 stores and the profits for the system, whose only product was a 10-cent drink, approached $3 million. Other drink flavors were added to a menu that now includes nachos, hamburgers and hot dogs.

    Orange Julius' parent company, International Dairy Queen, also owns Dairy Queen and Karmelkorn. The three concepts are franchised together at Treat Center stores.

    About Gourmet Cup

    Gourmet Cup Beverage Station is the latest retail coffee concept from Shefield Group. The Gourmet Cup Beverage Station environment provides fun, energetic friendly service in a classic coffee shop setting. Consumers can select from the following:

    unique coffees with many flavours on offer;
    other beverages like caramel lattes, hot chocolate, cappuccino and espresso;
    nutritious snacks and fresh-baked treats.

    Gourmet Cup Beverage Station locations are designed to offer both an initial WOW factor as well as a place for consumers to relax. With its unique character, ambiance and wide selection of beverages, Gourmet Cup Beverage Station locations are absolutely unique.