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Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
 

The BAD ASS COMPANY is the premier destination when you go to get yourself or a friend some of the world's best coffee and to experience the friendly aloha spirit while immersed in a unique, exciting, inviting Hawaiian atmosphere.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1989

Franchising Since:

  1999

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:33 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:33 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:33 100% In 1 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:33 100%  
 

North America:

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

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$500K
Cash Investment:$50K
Total Investment:$225-313K
Average Total Investment:$269K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$35K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:2%

Average Number of Employees:

   3 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,500

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

  

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:6
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. Salt Lake City, UT5 days
2. In franchise location5 days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:1
Personal Interview(s):2

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
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:5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   10
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
 
 
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