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It's A Grind Coffee House
 

IT'S A GRIND is the fastest-growing coffee franchise in the U.S., with 267 franchises sold throughout the U.S. An up-scale, neighborhood coffee house with a blues and jazz motif, our stores feature the highest-quality fresh micro-roasted specialty whole bean coffees, traditional, espresso and iced blended coffee drinks, tea and tea-based drinks, bagels, muffins, scones and assorted bakery items.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1994

Franchising Since:

  2001

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:90 94.7%  
Company-Owned Units:5 5.3%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:95 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:95 100% In 14 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:95 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Arizona0
2. California0
3. Nevada0

Registered in Following Registration States:

  

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$400K
Cash Investment:$125K
Total Investment:$248-466K
Average Total Investment:$357K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$36K
Average Franchise Fee:$36K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:1%

Average Number of Employees:

   15 Full-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,200-6,000

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   No

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:26
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Long Beach, CA Headquarters2 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:N/A
General Business Experience:N/A
Specific Industry Experience:N/A
Formal Education:N/A
Psychological Profile:N/A
Personal Interview(s):N/A

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:Varies Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   75
U.S.:Yes, Most States in US
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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