Country Style vs Coffee Express Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Country Style Franchise
Coffee Express Franchise
Investment $230,000 - $360,000$125,000 - $250,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$30,000
Royalty Fee --
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19621993
Year Franchised 19632006
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Country Style Franchise
Coffee Express Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Country Style Franchise
Coffee Express Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Country Style Franchise
Coffee Express Franchise
Training --
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Marketing --
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Expansion Plans
 
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Coffee Express Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

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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About Coffee Express

Coffee Express Inc. is a nationwide Franchiser and leader in the gourmet coffee drive-thru business, and European style cafes in malls and store front locations. Our drive thrus and our cafes present a clean, sophisticated, upscale image that is instantly recognizable. Gourmet brewed coffees and specialty espresso beverages together with our bagel based breakfast and lunch menu and baked goods offer consumers something for every mealtime occasion. Single or multi-unit franchise opportunities available.