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Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees system.

Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffees
28 Executive Park, # 200
Irvine, CA 92614
800#: (800) 354-JAVA
Tel: (949) 260-1600
Fax: (949) 260-6745
E-mail: nromero@gloriajeans.com
Web Site: www.gloriajeans.com
Contact: Ms. Norma Romero, Franchise Sales Administrator


American's largest retail gourmet coffee franchisor offers the highest-quality gourmet coffees, teas and accessories. Our unique store design and exclusive coffee bean counter are the focal points of our nationally honored company. Each store has up to 64 varieties of coffees.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1986
Franchise Units: 143
Company-Owned Units: 9
Total Units: 152

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 38 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: CA, IL, WI

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

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 8 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 200-1,000 SF; RM (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $125K
Total Investment: $184-485K
Average Total Investment: $334K
Minimum Net Worth: $350K

Fees
>Franchise: $16.3-32.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $32K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): Up to 15
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 150
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks at Corporate Training Store
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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