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| It's A Grind Coffee House 6272 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., # E Long Beach, CA 90803 |
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Business Description
IT'S A GRIND is the fastest-growing coffee franchise in the U.S., with 267 franchises sold throughout the U.S. An up-scale, neighborhood coffee house with a blues and jazz motif, our stores feature the highest-quality fresh micro-roasted specialty whole bean coffees, traditional, espresso and iced blended coffee drinks, tea and tea-based drinks, bagels, muffins, scones and assorted bakery items.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1994
Franchising Since: 2001
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 15 Full-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-6,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
IT'S A GRIND is the fastest-growing coffee franchise in the U.S., with 267 franchises sold throughout the U.S. An up-scale, neighborhood coffee house with a blues and jazz motif, our stores feature the highest-quality fresh micro-roasted specialty whole bean coffees, traditional, espresso and iced blended coffee drinks, tea and tea-based drinks, bagels, muffins, scones and assorted bakery items.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1994
Franchising Since: 2001
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 75 | 92.6% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 6 | 7.4% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 81 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Arizona | 0 |
| 2. California | 0 |
| 3. Nevada | 0 |
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $400K |
| Cash Investment: | $125K |
| Total Investment: | $248-466K |
| Average Total Investment: | $357K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $36K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $36K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-6,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | N/A | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | N/A | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | N/A | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | N/A | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | N/A | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | N/A | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | Varies 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: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 26 | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 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. Long Beach, CA Headquarters | 2 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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