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Arabica Coffeehouse
 

Built to reflect the personality of the community, an ARABICA COFFEEHOUSE is more than a place to enjoy 50 flavors of coffee, specialty drinks, unique teas, health-conscious sandwiches, decadent pastries and desserts. Superior food and beverages in well-appointed, comfortable surroundings is a perfect venue for any purpose.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1994

Franchising Since:

  1994

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:9 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:9 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:9 100% In 1 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:9 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Ohio9

Registered in Following Registration States:

  

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$300K
Cash Investment:$75K
Total Investment:$126-363K
Average Total Investment:$244K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$22.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$22K
On-Going Royalty:5.5%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:2.5%

Average Number of Employees:

   4 Full-time, 8 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   2,000

Preferred Sites:

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

Other Sites:

   Co-Brand

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:12
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:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
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. Cleveland, OH3 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:Women
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:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
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:

   1
U.S.:Yes, OH
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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