Tim Hortons vs Coffee Culture Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tim Hortons vs Coffee Culture including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Tim Hortons Franchise
Coffee Culture Franchise
Investment $135,300 - $2,068,500$70,000 - $140,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$3,000
Royalty Fee 4.5%-
Advertising Fee 4% of Gross Sales-
Year Founded 1964-
Year Franchised 1965-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Tim Hortons Franchise
Coffee Culture Franchise
Experience

*An entrepreneurial drive and ability to build a high performing team. *Prior management experience. Experience in food service and/or restaurant operations is a plus. *A lifestyle that allows for the time commitment required to launch and build a franchise restaurant. *Net worth of $500,000 and liquidity in the amount of $300,000 (The full investment from a Tim Hortons could be over $1,600,000) *A personal passion and commitment to the development of the Tim Hortons brand. *Ability to exemplify and execute the Tim Hortons principles and standards of operation on a daily basis. *Understand the importance of being a community partner that is proud to represent Tim Hortons.

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Financing Options
 
Tim Hortons Franchise
Coffee Culture 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
 
Tim Hortons Franchise
Coffee Culture Franchise
Training New franchisees undergo an intensive seven week training program at the Tim Hortons University, located next to the Oakville, Ontario, head office. The facility includes classrooms and a fully operational Restaurant, providing trainees with intensive hands-on experience in the preparation of all Tim Hortons products. Strong emphasis is placed on food handling and hygiene procedures, Team Member relations, equipment maintenance and in-Restaurant security systems. * Seven (7) week training program in the Oakville, Ontario, at Tim Hortons University * A Restaurant opening crew/Manager of Operations Standards (MOS) to assist the opening of the Tim Hortons Restaurant (for a maximum period of two weeks)During the construction process, you will undergo one week of classroom training at our training facility in Mississauga and two weeks hands-on training at an established Coffee Culture location. As you open your store, we'll be with you for two more weeks. This training will cover all aspects of running your restaurant including: Food preparation; ordering inventory; review of operations manuals, hiring assistance, marketing and accounting.
Support * The use of all Tim Hortons Manuals * Support from head office personnel who have vast knowledge in the food service business-
Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertisingOur Marketing Department will create initiatives to assist you in a grand opening and produce promotional materials to help build on the Coffee Culture brand. We provide ongoing marketing programs to assist in driving sales.
Operations 58% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25 - 30

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Tim Hortons Franchise
Coffee Culture Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons is one of North America's largest developers and franchisors of quick service restaurants and one of the largest publically traded restaurant chains in North America based on market capitalization. Founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Tim Hortons is one of the fastest growing coffee and bakery franchises in America and an industry leader in same stores sales with more than 4,000 restaurants worldwide (as of April 1, 2013). Today, our U.S. restaurants are primarily located in New York, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maine. We have plans to grow our franchise opportunities throughout the U.S. in the coming years. We are far beyond coffee and donuts.Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shops is proud to serve "Always Fresh Premium Coffee," the coffee that has made us famous, as well as our always fresh baked goods, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches and wraps, hot breakfast sandwiches and specialty teas. We offer a variety of menu items that entice guests to visit our restaurants during all day parts including breakfast, lunch, dinner and the fastest growing category is the QSR category, late night snacking. From full-service restaurant franchises, to custom-built kiosks and a wide range of non-traditional venues, we build our restaurants to fit anywhere while maintaining the exceptional quality, freshness, convenience customers expect. Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shops have become a daily ritual in the lives of our guests through the quality and value of our products. This brand loyalty has been earned in partnership with franchisees, which we call our restaurant owners, by delivering superior products and services to our guests and communities through leadership, innovation and partnerships.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Tim Hortons franchise under a Franchise Agreement (excluding real property) ranges from $298,650 to $1,394,000 for a Non-Standard Shop/Kiosk, and from $1,009,000 to $2,068,500 for a Standard Shop. This includes $103,100 to $496,400 for a Non-Standard Shop/Kiosk and $389,600 to $511,400 for a Standard Shop that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Co-Branded Restaurant franchise under a Franchise Agreement (excluding real property) ranges from $695,500 to $1,837,400 for a newly-built Co-Branded Restaurant and from $135,300 to $219,600 for a Tim Hortons restaurant that is renovated to become a Co-Branded Restaurant. This includes $466,000 to $686,500 for a newly-built Co-Branded Restaurant and $5,500 to $177,600 for a Tim Hortons restaurant that is renovated to become a Co-Branded Restaurant that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
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About Coffee Culture

At Coffee Culture we are experienced in the hospitality marketplace. Together we have vast experience in operations, marketing and franchising. The result of our efforts you will see in any Coffee Culture Eatery. We are a meeting place for old and new friends. Our model is an Old World coffee house where customers make it a frequent location for conversation and relaxation. We are a place for all ages and occupations from retired seniors to active shoppers and business people. Our development team is always seeking new locations for sites (with building atmosphere wherever possible). Coffee Culture is in big city suburbs to downtown locations in smaller centers. Becoming a Coffee Culture franchise owner is easy and simple. Our team will help you set up your store and make sure that it is ready for success. We assist with site selection and training, as well as marketing and advertising. You are more than welcome to own more than one Coffee Culture location, depending on your finances, your initial location's performance, and your geography.