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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Caffino vs Scooter's Coffeehouse including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $212,900 - $373,000 | $389,942 - $860,654 |
Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $40,000 |
Royalty Fee | 8% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1993 | 1998 |
Year Franchised | 2002 | 2002 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | $5000 |
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/No | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 160 hours Classroom Training: 46 hours Additional Training: At existing coffeehouse |
Support | - | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | - | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
Operations | - | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 3 - 12 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
The first Caffino was opened in 1993 in Napa, California. This pioneering concept of offering premium quality espresso beverages to customers in the convenience of their cars was an immediate success and paved the way for 26 additional espresso bars. Our vision in creating the Caffino double drive thru concept was to offer the very highest quality coffee-espresso beve rag es to consumers on-the-go in their automobiles. We opened our first store in September 1993 in Napa, California, to find a ready acceptance of this pioneering concept. The success of our first espresso bar paved the way to open an additional 26 espresso bars. Offering ultra-premium products in a drive thru format is perceived to some as a bit of an "oxymoron." We spent many hundreds of hours researching ingredients, equipment, preparation methodologies and ergonomics to facilitate this feat. We roast our beans using a proprietary, state-of-the-art coffee roasting system that produces outstanding quality flavor and delivers the freshest coffee possible! What we offer is the finest quality coffee and espresso drinks available, typically in 60 seconds or less, with the convenience of allowing you to remain in your car.
In a vibrant market, differentiation is the key to success. At Scooter's we have developed a singular "premium" identity that sets our coffeehouses apart from the competitors and allows us to occupy a unique position in the industry. Scooter's dedication to the premium experience has created a difference that customers appreciate. Our coffee tastes different because it is different.
The premium experience begins with our coffee, but it doesn't end there. Our corporate philosophy dictates that everything the customers taste, see, hear and feel should reinforce the premium philosophy.
* Our coffee is served exclusively in Insulair's new triple-wall insulated cup, a unique solution recognized as one of the top innovations of 2005 by Inc. Magazine. Triple-wall cups are a quality alternative to polystyrene foam and non-insulated cups with paper sleeves.
* Our specialty drinks are created with Monin syrups, widely recognized as the world's premier flavoring. Unlike many popular flavorings, Monin syrups are made from natural fruits, nuts and spices, and contain no fat or cholesterol.
* Our mocha drinks are blended with Monin premium chocolate syrups, a rich and superior alternative to powdered flavorings.
* Our store locations are aesthetically designed to emphasize the premium experience. Equipment, art, furniture and accessories are carefully designed to reinforce the message that our customers receive the best.
This unique identity has turned Scooter's into the largest locally-owned coffee franchise in the Midwest.