It's A Grind Coffee House
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the It's A Grind Coffee House system.
It's A Grind Coffee House
6272 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., # E
Long Beach, CA 90803
800#: (866) IAG-JAVA
Tel: (562) 594-5600 + 256
Fax: (562) 594-4100
E-mail: franchise@itsagrind.com
Web Site: www.itsagrind.com
Contact: Ms. Rebecca Cook, Franchise Development Admin.
IT'S A GRIND is the fastest-growing coffee franchise in the U.S., with 267 franchises sold throughout the US. 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
Established: 1994
First Franchise: 2001
Franchise Units: 75
Company-Owned Units: 6
Total Units: 81
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 14 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 27 in CA, 3 in NV, 2 in AZ
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 15/Store (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,200-1,600 SF; FS, SF, SC, RM
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $125K
Total Investment: $248.5-466K
Average Total Investment: $350K
Minimum Net Worth: $400K
Fees
>Franchise: $36K
>Average Franchise Fee: $36K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/Varies
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 26
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Long Beach, CA Headquarters; 10 Days On-Site.
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.: 14 States in US
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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