Business Description

A quick-service restaurant-type donut chain, with great-tasting coffee, muffins, donuts, salads and sandwiches. Fresh, quality products are what set us apart from the competition.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1982

Franchising Since:  1987

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	320	97%
Company-Owned Units:	10	3%
Total Operating Units:	330	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 0 0% In 0 States Canada: 330 100% In 3 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 330 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Alberta	1
2. Manitoba	3
3. Ontario	319

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$
Total Investment:	$160-250K
Average Total Investment:	$205K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$
Average Franchise Fee:	$-1K
On-Going Royalty:	4.5%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	50
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	At Additional Cost
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:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Scarborough, ON	3-6 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 65 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Coffee Time Donuts.