Business Description

We are a multi-concept system that features gourmet coffee, real fruit smoothies, gourmet ice cream and fat-free frozen yogurts. With three concepts inside one location, the franchisee is better diversified. We feature the world's finest Arabia bean coffees, teas, cocoas and cappuccino mixes. We strive for drive-thru locations or mall locations with heavy foot traffic.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1981

Franchising Since:  1993

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	12	85.7%
Company-Owned Units:	2	14.3%
Total Operating Units:	14	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 14 100% In 2 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 14 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Texas	1
2. Oklahoma	12

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$150K
Total Investment:	$150-250K
Average Total Investment:	$200K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$17.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$18K
On-Going Royalty:	3%
Average Royalty:	3%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4-5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000-1,500

Preferred Sites: Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites: Drive-Thru

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
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:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	60
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:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Tulsa, OK	1 Week
2. On -Site	2 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 2 U.S.: Yes, MW, SE, SW Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Java Dave's Coffee.