Coffee Franchise Opportunities: Does Starbucks Franchise?...and Other Coffee Business Franchises

Does the aroma of brewing coffee transport youfranchising its operations since 1991. While
to a sensory paradise? Is a steaming latte yourfranchises are not currently available in every
idea of comfort food? Do you consider coffee itsstate, Woody's is seeking franchisees in Arizona,
own separate food group? If you answered "yes"California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri,
to any of these questions, then a coffeeMontana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada,
franchise may be for you! When someone saysOklahoma, Washington, and Wyoming. And with a
"coffee shop," the name that most often comesprice tag ranging from $54,100 to $464,000,
to mind is Starbucks. So it's only natural thatWoody's just may be the right option for your
coffee connoisseurs and entrepreneurs willpocketbook!
immediately want to know if this wildly successfulScooter's Coffeehouse
java chain offers the opportunity to buyWith franchise opportunities existing both in the
Starbucks franchises.United States and worldwide, Scooter's
Despite its seemingly ubiquitous presence theCoffeehouse ranked #26 in Entrepreneur.com's
Starbucks brand does not franchise or2007 listing of the top new franchises. In business
sub-franchise its operations. Rather, the companysince 1998 and franchising since 2002, Scooter's is
operates most North American Starbucks stores.a specialty coffee franchise that also serves up
The exception to this is situations in whichbrewed coffees, espressos, flavored coffees
Starbucks will enter into an agreement withincluding sugar-free options, teas, and a wide
companies that may provide physical locationsselection of smoothies. Startup cost ranges from
that might otherwise not be available to$60,000 to $410,000, and, in addition to training,
Starbucks, such as space in airports, groceryScooter's offers significant ongoing and marketing
chains, hospitals, and on college and universitysupport, including regional advertising, national
campuses. In addition, in certain areas, Starbucksmedia, field operations/evaluations, purchasing
may enter into an agreement with a group ofcooperatives, newsletter, meetings, and a grand
individuals or a company in which the company oropening.
group is permitted to manage and operateDunkin Donuts
Starbucks outlets within a certain region.Who doesn't recognize this household name in the
The unavailability of Starbucks franchises,coffee and donut industry? Established in 1950 and
however, should in no way dissuade the coffeefranchising since 1955, Dunkin Donuts now boasts
lover from pursuing a coffee franchise businessmore than 7,000 stores worldwide, including 1900
opportunity. There are numerous coffeelocations in 30 countries. In the United States,
companies that do, indeed, franchise theirmore than 5,200 Dunkin Donuts locations dot the
operations, and many even venture beyond thelandscape in 36 states. Based on years of
traditional coffee bean to provide gourmetoperation and experience, Dunkin Donuts has a
coffees, food options, and even catering services.5-phase franchising process, which begins with an
The following represents a partial listing of theapplication, credit check, and criminal background
many coffee franchise opportunities available tocheck, among other things, proceeds through
java lovers everywhere.several steps including an interview, business plan
Caffinodevelopment, application approval, training, site
With its "60-second guarantee," Caffino is alocation, and financing, and ends with restaurant
drive-through coffee bar that first opened itsconstruction and crew training. To ease financing
company doors in 1993 in Napa, California.costs, Dunkin Donuts has partnered with
Franchising since 2003, Caffino currently has 27preferred lenders who offer franchisees flexible
locations in 3 states, and it is actively expanding.financing options, including Small Business
Caffino prides itself on roasting its coffee on-siteAdministration (SBA)-backed loans for certain
using only the world's best coffee beans, Arabicatransactions.
Grade 1. The startup cost for a Caffino franchiseIn addition to the five coffee franchise
ranges from $212,900 to $373,000.opportunities briefly profiled above, no fewer than
Beaner's Coffeetwenty franchise opportunities exist for
Founded in 1994 and franchising since 1999,entrepreneurs seeking to turn their coffee passion
Beaner's Coffee offers a variety of the coffeeinto a profession.
beverages made from flavored, decaf, signature,From Café Ala Carte cappuccino catering
organic, and fair trade beans. In addition, Beaner'sservice and Grabbajabba gourmet coffee and
goes beyond coffee service and ventures intoEuropean sandwiches to It's a Grind Coffee House
the world of sandwiches, salads, and baked goods.and Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee and Smoothies,
Beaner's carries a startup cost of $240,000 tonumerous coffee franchises ranging from
$300,000 and offers the option of express orlow-cost to high investment are available for
kiosk franchises. Beaner's is currently seekingserving up that morning cup of Joe, mid-day
franchisees nationwide, and for its franchisesandwich on the run, or afternoon tea or
owners, exclusive territories are available.smoothie.
Woody's Chicago StyleSo next time you walk into your neighborhood
Coffee and hot dogs? Not your typicalcoffee shop to fill your latte craving, imagine
combination, but Woody's Chicago Style has noproviding that same satisfaction to other coffee
problem combining the two. Begun in Honolulu,lovers like you...and even better yet, making a
Hawaii, Woody's Chicago Style is a hot dog,living at it!
beverage, and coffee cart business that has been