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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Gourmet Cup vs New World Coffee including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $120,000 - $200,000 | $150,000 - $350,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 8% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2.5%-4% |
Year Founded | 1985 | 1987 |
Year Franchised | 1986 | 1990 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years +10 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years +10 |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
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 | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media | - |
Operations |
2% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 5 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
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.
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