BannaStrow's vs Bear Creek Coffee Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of BannaStrow's vs Bear Creek Coffee including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Bear Creek Coffee Franchise
Investment $114,600 - $186,500$70,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 20012000
Year Franchised 20030
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Bear Creek Coffee Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Bear Creek Coffee Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Bear Creek Coffee Franchise
Training --
Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3

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

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Expansion Plans

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Bear Creek Coffee Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About BannaStrow's

BannaStrow's was conceived after more than 14 years of expertise in the restaurant business. The creators of the concept, saw a tremendous potential in crepes as an outstanding food item for time-pressed shopping mall customers. They knew that shoppers would love crepes as an alternative to the usual mall fare. Realizing that kiosks were growing in presence around the nation, the concept was designed to fit into mall concourses and other high foot traffic facilities in its highly attractive kiosk. The perfect impulse for hungry busy shoppers at any time of the day, the delicious, versatile, and convenient crepes are quickly prepared in front of customers. Today BannaStrow's is a proven success, and as a result it is continuing to expand. We warmly invite you to join us as a BannaStrow's franchise owner!

About Bear Creek Coffee

Bear Creek Coffee was founded in 2000 on the foundation of exceptional high quality specialty coffee and unequaled service. Bear Creek Coffee has gone thru many changes since that time, now with new leadership Bear Creek Coffee will go back to the basics.

Chris Williamson, Owner of Bear Creek Coffee, brings key experience and passion in servicing wholesale and retail customers in the coffee industry. 'We are committed to exceptional quality in our fresh roasted small batch coffees and providing unequaled service to our customers, this is the paramount goal of our Bear Creek Coffee Team.'

Efficiency, economy and profitability, coupled with superior products, service, and value are the foundation of Bear Creek Coffee's "It's a Great Business Opportunity" program. New operators are often inexperienced in the food service/coffee industry. Our licensees receive continuing support, beginning with primary planning and location selection, access to excellent marketing information as well as expert guidance with interior design, build-out and installation. Grand opening support is our pleasure to provide! Yours, Mine or Ours!
Bear Creek Licensees are not restricted to Corporate menu or marketing packages. Licensees have the leeway to elaborate or change menu items as fits their specific clientele. Specialty Gourmet Coffees are the basis of our operations, whether Double Drive Thrus, Cafe Build outs or Carts. Licensee/owners have flexibility, allowing them to focus on the tastes of their own target market.
 
Never a Franchise Fee or Royalty Fee!