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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Seekers Coffee House & Cafe 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 | $189,000 - $369,000 | $150,000 - $350,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 - $25,000 | $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2.5%-4% |
Year Founded | 2001 | 1987 |
Year Franchised | 2002 | 1990 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years +10 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years +10 |
Renewal Fee | $1K | - |
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, Meetings, 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 | - |
Operations |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT 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 | No | Yes |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
Full service bagel bakery - Manhattan Bagel. Upscale coffee bar/espresso - New World Coffee.