Java Detour vs Country Style Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Java Detour vs Country Style including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Java Detour Franchise
Country Style Franchise
Investment $276,000 - $400,000$230,000 - $360,000
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4-6% of gross sales-
Advertising Fee 1-3% of total gross sales.-
Year Founded 19951962
Year Franchised 20001963
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Java Detour Franchise
Country Style Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Java Detour Franchise
Country Style Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support
 
Java Detour Franchise
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Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Java Detour Franchise
Country Style Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Java Detour

Java Detour is "changing the way America buys coffee" - The company's objective is to establish the Java Detour concept and brand as one of the most recognized and successful gourmet beverage retailers in the world. In addition to their delicious fresh coffee that they roast, Java Detour offers both hot and iced blended espresso drinks, fresh fruit smoothies, shakes, a full line of whole leaf teas, a full-service kids menu, and freshly roasted bulk coffee. Java Detour offers four different store footprints for franchisees to choose from including a 600 square-foot double drive-through store, a stand-alone 1,300 square-foot single drive-through with inside seating, a 1,300 square-foot end-cap single drive-through with inside seating, and kiosks used for shopping malls, airports, casinos, hotel lobbies, and more.

About Country Style

Country Style Food Services, Inc., formerly Country Style Donuts, is a fast/casual chain of coffee shops operating primarily in the Canadian province of Ontario, which serves oatmeal, soup, sandwiches, salads, and coffee.

The estimated total investment of a "turnkey” traditional Country Style Franchise representing a typical 2,000 to 2,400 square foot full production, free-standing unit with a drive thru is approximately $325,000 to $360,000; typical 875 to 1,000 square foot limited production free-standing unit drive thru only is approximately $280,000 to $300,000; a typical 1,000 to 1,500 square foot limited production in-line unit is approximately $280,000 to $312,000; and a typical 500 to 700 square foot limited production mall unit is approximately $230,000 to $250,000. The total investment will vary, depending on the size and condition of the premises, among other factors.

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