Franchise Article

Does the aroma of brewing coffee transport you to a sensory paradise?  Is a steaming latte your idea of comfort food?  Do you consider coffee its own separate food group?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then a coffee franchise may be for you!  

When someone says “coffee shop,” the name that most often comes to mind is Starbucks.  So it’s only natural that coffee connoisseurs and entrepreneurs will immediately want to know if this wildly successful java chain offers the opportunity to buy Starbucks franchises.  

Despite its seemingly ubiquitous presence the Starbucks brand does not franchise or sub-franchise its operations. Rather, the company operates most North American Starbucks stores.  The exception to this is situations in which Starbucks will enter into an agreement with companies that may provide physical locations that might otherwise not be available to Starbucks, such as space in airports, grocery chains, hospitals, and on college and university campuses.  In addition, in certain areas, Starbucks may enter into an agreement with a group of individuals or a company in which the company or group is permitted to manage and operate Starbucks outlets within a certain region.  

The unavailability of Starbucks franchises, however, should in no way dissuade the coffee lover from pursuing a coffee franchise business opportunity.  There are numerous coffee companies that do, indeed, franchise their operations, and many even venture beyond the traditional coffee bean to provide gourmet coffees, food options, and even catering services.

The following represents a partial listing of the many coffee franchise opportunities available to java lovers everywhere.

1)    Muffin Break

Muffin Break’s unique sales proposition is that all food is prepared and baked on the premises daily using, whenever possible, natural ingredients, free from preservatives. These important points distinguish Muffin Break products from all other bakery cafes in this niche.

Muffin Break sells its own exclusive blend of coffee that complements the other high quality products on offer.

The unique product that Muffin Break offers appeals to a wide range of customers. Predominately, the Muffin Break customer is female, spends considerable time in shopping centres and is looking to reward herself with a break.

The position and presentation of Muffin Break shops provides a great environment for customers to enjoy Muffin Break’s delicious products and ensures exposure and access to a large number of potential customers.

 2)    Esquires Coffee Houses

 A new generation of coffee shop entrepreneur can join this fast-growing, fashionable, and lifestyle-focused market. Demand is being driven by more discerning tastes in coffees and light refreshments, the trendy cafe society atmosphere offered to young professionals, and also the relaxing social environment provided for individuals, couples and families of all ages and backgrounds. Research suggests that for most of Britain the scope for growth in this niche market remains enormous!

Esquires Coffee International franchise development programme grew out of Esquires Coffee Houses, a successful operation that was launched in 1993 in Canada. The Company’s position as a major market player, its financial strength, distinctive brand, years of operations experience, solid management and global vision are behind its international growth.

 3)    Coffee Republic

After almost 10 years of company owned operations, Coffee Republic, one of the UK’s original international style espresso bar chains, is to offer franchises for the first time.

The new franchises are being launched on the back of the highly successful Coffee Republic Deli concept. During the past two years they have converted a number of their traditional espresso bars in and around London and at Heathrow. The introduction of the new Deli format totally sets Coffee Republic apart from other coffee bars, cafes and restaurants and best of all, converted units have seen an average turnover increase of more than 25%. “We offer the same great coffee that is our heritage, but we have added a serious hot and cold fresh food range, served in a quick service environment”, said Commercial Director Mike Baker.

 4)    Cafe2U

Cafe2U is the premier mobile coffee franchise system. Cafe2U delivers great quality espresso coffee to delighted customers, in non-traditional locations - that’s great coffee any time, any where!

Have you ever dreamed of owning a café without being tied down in one location? Have you ever dreamed of not having to pay rent for your business or negotiate with landlords? We have! 

Take control of your life today and join the UK’s No.1 mobile coffee franchise. We’re No.1 for very good reasons. You will enjoy Exclusive Cafe2U Territories, Extensive Training & Support and, more importantly, become part of a booming industry. Not only do we have over 70 mobile coffee franchises on Australia’s eastern seaboard, we have 25 operating in the mobile coffee market in the UK.

Numerous coffee franchises ranging from low-cost to high investment are available for serving up that morning cup of Joe, mid-day sandwich on the run, or afternoon tea.  

So next time you walk into your neighborhood coffee shop to fill your latte craving, imagine providing that same satisfaction to other coffee lovers like you…and even better yet, making a living at it!