Business Description

Amazon Cafe -- One of the fastest growing national franchises offering fresh fruit smoothies and juices, ten soups daily, wraps, sandwiches, salads and breakfast. We are a quick serve cafe operating in a fun fast-paced environment. Prime areas still available!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1998

Franchising Since:  2002

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	45	93.8%
Company-Owned Units:	3	6.3%
Total Operating Units:	48	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 4 Asian-American: 2 Hispanic: 4 Native American: 0 Other: Turkish Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 48 100% In 10 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 48 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. New Jersey	10
2. New York	12
3. Pennsylvania	15

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$400K
Cash Investment:	$50K
Total Investment:	$250K
Average Total Investment:	$250K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$29.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$29K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 6 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,800

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites: Food Court

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	7
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
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. HQ	varies
2. Vendors HQ	varies
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: NR U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Amazon Cafe.