Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees vs Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees Franchise
Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise
Investment $299,000 - $494,000$527,500 - $1,495,000
Franchise Fee $15,000 - $25,000$55,000
Royalty Fee 6%7%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 1979-
Year Franchised 1986-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 1/2 of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees 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
     
    Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees Franchise
    Aroma Espresso Bar 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
     
    Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees Franchise
    Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours 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 Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 12

    Absentee Ownership Allowed

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees Franchise
    Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees

    We appreciate your interest in learning about how to become a Gloria Jean's Coffees Franchise Partner. The specialty coffee business is becoming increasingly competitive. The industry is shifting to chains because of their advantages in purchasing power, focused advertising, innovative product introductions, management control systems, and specialized training. With 57 locations in the USA and more than 800 Internationally, 23 years of experience in franchising, at Gloria Jean's you're teaming up with one of the largest, most experienced franchise coffee companies around. We believe we have the organization, experience and support that leads to success. Our system is proven, established, and has passed the test of time.

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    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.