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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Distinctly Tea vs Aroma Joe's Coffee including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $160,000 - $230,000 | $25,500 - $602,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | - | 8% |
Advertising Fee | - | 4.5% |
Year Founded | 2003 | 2000 |
Year Franchised | 2009 | 2013 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal 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 | -/- | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/Yes |
Equipment | -/- | -/Yes |
Inventory | -/- | -/Yes |
Receivables | -/- | -/Yes |
Payroll | -/- | -/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 45 hours Classroom Training: 30 hours |
Support | - | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | - | Co-op Advertising National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development Loyalty program/app |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | Yes | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
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.
Aroma Joe’s Coffee is now offering franchises in the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Surrounding areas and additional states will be added in the future. We appreciate your interest in the growth of our brand and look forward to seeing you at one of our sales seminars.