Playday Cafe vs Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Playday Cafe vs Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Playday Cafe Franchise
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Franchise
Investment $346,000 - $490,000$3,000,000 - $5,000,000
Franchise Fee $39,500N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded -1963
Year Franchised -1996
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Playday Cafe Franchise
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Franchise
Experience �Previous Franchise/Restaurant/Childcare management experience a plus; �Adequate Capitalization with a minimum liquidity of $100,000 plus the ability for financing; �Minimum net worth of $250,000; �Ability to develop at least one Playday Caf� location, preferably more; �Operator is an equity partner; �Operator resides in desired market; �A clear understanding of real estate development experience helpful; �Desire and dedication to provide children with a safe and cheerful location to play in; �A passion for and dedication to excellence in operations; �The ability to create & manage an organization that effectively recruits, trains, retains, and motivates people; �Understanding of local culture and strong ties to the community; �Skills to effectively create and manage an organization.

Sophisticated developers with a proven track record of success, with the experience, capabilities, and resources to grow the brand. Prospective franchisees should have experience in: Multi-unit retail or restaurant operations Franchise operations Commercial real estate


Financing Options

 
Playday Cafe Franchise
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Playday Cafe Franchise
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Franchise
Training --
Support -

We have an integrated supply chain with worldwide distribution capabilities, owning the process from seed to cup. Exclusive and proprietary recipes for beverages, pastries, and cafe meals are created by our product development team who ensures each item is crafted to our premium standards. Our real estate and development team assists in store design, stores specifications and construction. Our support team includes a dedicated Franchise Business Manager for day-to-day operations and ongoing support, as well as franchise trainers and training centers in Los Angeles, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

Marketing -

Our marketing team provides collateral, resources and guidance to increase brand visibility and help maintain the integrity of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf name while continuing to expand and strengthen the brand around the world.

Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Playday Cafe Franchise
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Playday Cafe

Playday cafe is a multi service indoor child play center and cafe open 7 days a week. This play center features an open indoor playground designed for children aged 10 and under with a separate play areas for infants and toddlers. The center offers large rooms for birthday parties and other private celebrations complete with catering and gift registry from a wide selection of toys and gift items located in the Toy Boutique Shop located within the center. The cafe features healthy meals and snacks as well as specialty coffees and drinks. The cafe lounge provides a comfortable place for the adults to relax while being able to view their children playing in the open indoor play area through glass windows.

About Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Founded in 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is the oldest and largest privately-held chain of specialty coffee and tea stores in the United States. With a reputation for excellence, the company is known for its premium, handcrafted, flavorful beverages as well as product innovations including having developed The Original Ice Blended coffee beverage. Stores can be found worldwide in markets such as California, Arizona, Nevada, China, India, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Israel, Egypt, UAE, Qatar, and Mexico - and continue to expand rapidly.

 RETAIL Formats

Traditional Retail

Traditional street side locations and shopping malls represent the majority of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cafes worldwide. Our retail design offers a modern, contemporary look coupled with a highly efficient back-of-house configuration. We have proven to be successful in locations big and small around the world.

Non-Traditional Retail
AIRPORTS
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has over 40 airport locations around the world. We offer the traveler a premium specialty coffee and tea experience wherever they may be, and successfully operate both in-line and free-standing cafes in the airport and travel channels.
UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES
We have a growing number of locations on University Campuses. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf provides an environment for students and staff to work and socialize while enjoying our beverage and food offering.
MILITARY BASES
On Military Bases, We are proud to serve members of the United States military and their families.
STORE IN STORE
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf offers grocery shoppers Store in Store cafes and kiosks that provide our world class beverages as well as retail products available on grocery store shelves across the United States. For inquiries regarding wholesale distribution, please visit the For Business section of our website.
HOTELS & CASINOS

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is also featured in some of the leading Hotel and Casino properties worldwide. Our scalable retail footprint allows us to deliver a premium Beverage and Food option for fine Hotel and Casino properties.

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