Cargo & James Tea vs Port City Java Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cargo & James Tea vs Port City Java including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Cargo & James Tea Franchise
Port City Java Franchise
Investment $100,000 - $250,000$171,000 - $458,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20011995
Year Franchised 20062003
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee -25% of current fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Cargo & James Tea Franchise
Port City Java Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Cargo & James Tea Franchise
Port City Java Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
Equipment No/NoNo/No
Inventory No/NoNo/No
Receivables No/NoNo/No
Payroll No/NoNo/No

Training & Support

 
Cargo & James Tea Franchise
Port City Java Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Cargo & James Tea Franchise
Port City Java Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Cargo & James Tea

Cargo & James Tea has pioneered the specialty tea cafe business concept and knows the time is right to capitalize on increased tea consumption across Canada and the U.S., in a caf� setting. Cargo & James is truly revolutionizing the way we drink tea. With a trendy atmosphere and inviting feel to the caf�, stepping into a Cargo & James breaks the stereotype that tea is old. The tea industry is expected to exceed $10 Billion in sales by 2010 according to the Sage Report, �Tea is Hot�.

About Port City Java

Leverage the knowledge we've gained with over 15 years in the specialty coffee business.
Port City Java operates over 30 cafes and represents a truly unique opportunity in franchising with a strong brand and business model.