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Amazon Café

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Amazon Café system.

Amazon Café
127 S. State St.
Newtown, PA 18940
800#: (800) 945-1998
Tel: (267) 291-1061
Fax: (215) 599-6922
E-mail: smoothyfranchise@comcast.net
Web Site: www.amazoncafes.com
Contact: Mr. Mike Petrucci, Vice President


AMAZON CAFÉ - one of the fastest-growing national franchises, offering fresh fruit smoothies and juices, 10 soups daily, sandwiches, salads and breakfast. We are a quick-serve café operating in a fast-paced environment. Prime areas still available.! "The healthy alternative to fast food." Award-winning products.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1998
First Franchise: 2002
Franchise Units: 45
Company-Owned Units: 3
Total Units: 48

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 10 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 15 in PA, 12 in NY, 10 in NJ

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 4
>Hispanic: 4
>Asian-American: 2
>Native American:
>Other: Turkish

Average Number of Employees: 4 FT, 6 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,800 SF; FS, SF, Food Court (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $50K
Total Investment: $250K
Average Total Investment: $250K
Minimum Net Worth: $400K

Fees
>Franchise: $29.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $29K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/10+
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 7
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: Varies at Headquarters; Varies at Vendor's Headquarters.
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.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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