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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Port City Java vs Distinctly Tea including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $171,000 - $458,000 | $160,000 - $230,000 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1995 | 2003 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 2009 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 25% of current fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | No | - |
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.
As tea is the second most popular beverage in the world behind water, Distinctly Tea has available over 350 varieties to satisfy the full range of tastes that have developed. Commencing business in 2003 in Stratford Ontario, Peter Barker has developed a successful retail format and a thriving tea blending business that serves this growing segment of the beverage industry. Locations may also retail tea beverages by the cup if appropriate.