Gourmet Cup vs The Coffee Guy Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Gourmet Cup Franchise
The Coffee Guy Franchise
Investment $120,000 - $200,000$35,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19852005
Year Franchised 19862005
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Gourmet Cup Franchise
The Coffee Guy Franchise
Experience -If you like the idea of being part of a team that's fast-growing, energetic, friendly and fun, then you're in the right place!

Financing Options
 
Gourmet Cup Franchise
The Coffee Guy 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
 
Gourmet Cup Franchise
The Coffee Guy Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
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)

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Expansion Plans
 
Gourmet Cup Franchise
The Coffee Guy Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Gourmet Cup

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.





About The Coffee Guy

The Coffee Guy first popped the boot to deliver piping hot, delicious espresso direct to customers in June 2005. Since then, we've been keeping the coffee coming for workers and commuters all over NZ. And if you're at a music festival or local rugby club day, chances are we'll be there. To keep up with demand for our coffee, over 40 The Coffee Guy franchises were snapped up in just three years - by people looking for a lifestyle change and a business opportunity that stacks up.  Franchises are available in NZ and Australia, with flexible investment options available. Franchisee benefits: * At least $700 net profit per week, after three months - guaranteed * Simple, straightforward systems, with no experience necessary * You choose your hours and your income * Serious brand recognition and excellent marketing initiatives * Help growing your business with marketing tools tailored to you * Full training, easy application process and speedy start-up * Low investment opportunity
With a drive-thru set up on Shore Road in Remuera, Auckland and numerous businesses keen on having coffee delivered, the van was run ragged satisfying the coffee cravings of just one small Auckland suburb. The popularity of  The Coffee Guy amongst workers and commuters is matched only by the enthusiasm of keen Kiwis wanting to ditch their nine-to-five in search of something that offers a real work-life balance.

We established the first franchise in January 2006, and very quickly new vans began popping up around the country. The Coffee Guy network has since grown to become the largest mobile coffee franchise in New Zealand with over 29 franchisees in operation. Following the success of our mobile coffee van franchise system, we introduced fixed sites in 2012 with a drive-thru. While the format is slightly different, it still offers the same great menu that’s so popular amongst our loyal customers. It enjoys the same low overheads that make our franchise systems simple, low-risk, and easy-to-run.