Coffee News
- Ergonomic Consulting Services, Inc.
120 Linden St.
Bangor, ME 4401
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(207) 941-0860
- (207) 941-1050 (Fax)
COFFEE NEWS is an international, fun-filled weekly publication produced and delivered free of charge by local franchisors to restaurants, coffee shops and the hospitality industry. Each issue contains short stories, trivia, horoscopes, interesting facts and jokes, plus a local event section edited by the franchisee. Income is derived from the sale of ads to small businesses in each community.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1988
Franchising Since: 1994
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
1,092 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
1,092 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
829 |
75.3% |
In 40 States
|
| Canada |
146 |
13.3% |
In 10 Provinces
|
| International |
126 |
11.4% |
In 18 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
1,101 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Texas |
80 |
| Michigan |
50 |
| Florida |
43 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
No |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
5 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
No |
| Financial Assistance |
No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
N/A |
| Field Training |
N/A |
| Initial Store Opening |
N/A |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
N/A |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
N/A |
Training
| Sales Meetings in ME |
Quarterly |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
None |
| Cash Investment |
$8.5K |
| Total Investment |
$10-25K |
| Average Total Investment |
$18K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$4K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$4K |
| On-Going Royalty |
$20-75/Wk. |
| Average Royalty |
5% |
| Advertising Fee |
0% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
3 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
N/A
|
| Preferred Site Types |
|
| Encourages Conversions |
N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
1 |
| General Business Experience |
5 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
5 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
3 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
4 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
4 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Not Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
100 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
Yes, All Countries |
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