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Cafe Ala Carte Franchise

Carts serving coffee and espresso drinks

Cafe Ala Carte provides a unique service to the food and beverage industry by capitalizing on the popularity of specialty coffees. By creating a niche in this market, people are experiencing a new and exciting idea for their events. Most franchises are simply duplicated or reinvented ideas. But Cafe Ala Carte is among the first of its kind. Our system has proven successful, and allows us to capitalize on one of the world's fastest growing trends.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Cafe Ala Carte Franchises?

Total Cost: $56,200-$123,300
Total Franchise Fees: $25,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 8-5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: The then-current franchise fee

Contact Information for Cafe Ala Carte

Cafe Ala Carte
19512 South Coquina Way
Weston, FL
33332

Phone Number: 954-349-1030
Toll Free: 1-877-925-2227
Fax Number: 954-349-3100

Franchise Homepage:

Historical Expansion

In what year did Cafe Ala Carte begin operations? 1996
When did Cafe Ala Carte begin selling franchises? 2000

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2003 2 0 0 20
2002 1 0 0 20
2001 1 0 0 20
2000 0 0 0 20
1999 0 0 0 20

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No No
Initial Start-up Capital No No
Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet
Marketing
Ad slicks

Franchise Operation Restrictions

This franchise can be run as a home based business franchise.

International franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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