4001 21st Ave. W.
Seattle, WA 98199
800#: (888) 502-2333
Tel: (206) 281-8040
Fax: (206) 282-5218
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Tony del Fierro, Director of Operations
CAFFE APPASSIONATO is an up-scale, European-style specialty coffeehouse, featuring retail sales of our own special hand-roasted coffee, whole beans, iced specialty coffee drinks, panini sandwiches, light pasta salads, pastries, juices, ice cream, retail merchandise and specialty teas. CAFFE APPASSIONATO has recently launched its full-service, turn-key franchise expansion program, with exciting locations available nationally and internationally.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1991; |
First Franchise: |
1993 |
| Franchise Units: |
5 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
12 |
| Total Units: |
17 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 17;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 3 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 13 in WA, 3 in MA, 1 in MD
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 3, 1, 3, 1, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: All States Except IN,NY |
| Average Number of Employees: 5 FT, 7 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 1,200 SF; FS, SF, Corner Site
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$75-100K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$230-275K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$252K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$275-300K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$25K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$25K |
|
Royalty: |
4.5% |
|
Advertising: |
1% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
10/5/5 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes/5/5 |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
No |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
4 |
| On-Going Support: |
B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
2-3 Weeks Corporate Headquarter in Seattle; 7-10 Days at Franchisee Site. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
All United States |
| Canada: |
BC,ON |
| Overseas: |
U.K., Asia |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
For a sample questionnaire click here.