Williams Fresh Cafe vs Solar Roast Coffee Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Williams Fresh Cafe vs Solar Roast Coffee including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
| Investment |
$300,000 - And Up | $260,350 - $344,000 |
| Franchise Fee |
$35,000 | $39,000 |
| Royalty Fee |
6% | 7% |
| Advertising Fee |
1.5% | Up to 2% |
| Year Founded |
1993 | 2006 |
| Year Franchised |
1994 | 2013 |
| Term Of Agreement |
- | - |
| Term Of Agreement |
- | - |
| Renewal Fee |
- | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
| Experience |
- | - |
Financing Options |
| |
In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party |
| Franchise Fees |
-/- | -/Yes |
| Start-up Costs |
-/- | -/Yes |
| Equipment |
-/- | -/Yes |
| Inventory |
-/- | -/Yes |
| Receivables |
-/- | -/Yes |
| Payroll |
-/- | -/Yes |
Training & Support |
| Training |
- | 3-5 days of training at corp head quarters and up to 10 days of onsite training |
| Support |
- | Our Franchise Service Managers (FSM's) and Regional Marketing Managers (RMM's) are in place to provide you with the required assistance including:
-An extensive field operations support team
-Franchisee assistance with site selection
-Comprehensive restaurant design specifications
-Approved general contractors, equipment vendors, architectural services
-Management and franchisee training programs
-Extensive marketing: social media, email campaigns and grand opening events
-A franchisee training center in our Pueblo Colorado corporate location
-A culture that promotes a fun, engaging and sustainable environment |
| Marketing |
- | - |
| Operations |
- | - |
Expansion Plans |
| US Expansion |
- | - |
| Canada Expansion |
No | - |
| International Expansion |
No | Yes |
Company Overviews
About Williams Fresh Cafe
The Williams story begins in 1993, born as Williams Coffee Pub at its first
location in Stratford, Ontario. Quickly making its mark as the home of
quality food and beverages offering healthy choices served in and a
relaxing atmosphere, Williams has grown to become a recognized and
respected brand with over 25 locations across Ontario.
From the early riser looking for a specialty coffee or fresh baked
good, to the business lunch crowd, to dinner and dessert groups, Williams is the ideal meeting place for any occasion. Our unique
approach is our table service style combined with our delicious range of
menu items designed to meet consumer needs at all day parts. That’s
what differentiates us in the fast casual category!
A unique quick service concept, blending the best elements of a contemporary cafe, coffee bar and restaurant, all served in a warm relaxing atmosphere.
Williams is known as a meeting place with quick, modified table service and affordable pricing. In addition to our in-store menu that offers a wide variety of choices, including healthier alternatives, we also offer catering, drive-thru service and take-out service.
About Solar Roast Coffee
Solar Roast Coffee was established in 2007 by brothers Michael and David Hartkop, established on the idea of building a their own coffee roaster using solar power. Their quest was to produce the best tasting coffee ever created. In the years since Solar Roast Coffee has become the best coffeehouse in town!
They roast artisan batches of coffee using their patent pending technique called Solar Aroma Roasting.
Harnessing energy from the sun as well as implementing other green practices have earned them a Carbon Neutral Status.
The cafe features Fast, Fresh, Healthy menu. The best breakfast burrito you have ever had as well as gluten-free house-baked pastries, and other special dietary menu options to create offerings that anyone can choose from and enjoy.
Solar Roast Coffee is everybody's favorite cafe.
The unique blends create taste and sensory memories. Solar Roast Coffee stands above the competition with their brews having the smoothest coffee flavor possible.
At Solar Roast Coffee they "Let the coffee do the talking!"
Over the years Solar Roast Coffee has gained an extensive amount of marketing and PR because of our unique business. Over 400 million cups of coffee are sold in the US everyday and specialty coffee sales increased 20% last year.
NOW is the time to be in the Sustainable Coffee Business!
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