Country Style vs BEE & TEA Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Country Style Franchise
BEE & TEA Franchise
Investment $230,000 - $360,000$150,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $35,000$40,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 1962-
Year Franchised 1963-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Country Style Franchise
BEE & TEA Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Country Style Franchise
BEE & TEA Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Country Style Franchise
BEE & TEA Franchise
Training -Training will take place at our Morgan Hill, CA headquarters and flagship store for about Two weeks. You will work closely with a designated supervisor and headquarters staff. The training fee is included in the franchise fee. You will be responsible for lodging, travel and other personal costs.
Support -You have the option of having one of our supervisors provide you with on-site training for up to five days around the opening date of your restaurant. They can be there to make sure your restaurant is set up and prepared to operate and help you get it running.
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Country Style Franchise
BEE & TEA Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoYes
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 BEE & TEA

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Bee & Tea is on a mission to make boba tea mainstream. With a vibrant and urban storefront, we want everyone to experience our top quality Taiwanese boba milk tea beverages by offering a wide variety of flavor, sweetness, and topping options for each guest's brew. Bee & Tea is modernizing the boba tea world to bring personalized beverage creations, mouthwatering bao and a chic service to you. As a new business founded in 2014 by leaders in the franchise industry like Forever Yogurt and CrowdFranchise, Bee & Tea is projected to become a frontrunner in this niche market quickly with strong branding and franchising opportunities.