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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:
1995
Franchising Since:
2001
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
76
91.6%
Company-Owned Units:
7
8.4%
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Total Operating Units:
83
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
83
100%
In 14 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
83
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Arizona
0
2. California
0
3. Nevada
0
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$400K
Cash Investment:
$125K
Total Investment:
$311-500K
Average Total Investment:
$406K
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
