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Hawaii's Java Kai Franchise

Specialty cafe w/Hawaiian-theme retail items

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Hawaii's Java Kai Franchises?

Total Cost: $168,990-$355,900
Total Franchise Fees: $30,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 6%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 20 years

Contact Information for Hawaii's Java Kai

Hawaii's Java Kai
P.O. Box 6335
Santa Barbara, CA
93160

Toll Free: (866)528-2524
Fax Number: (808)245-6503

Franchise Homepage:

Hawaii's Java Kai In the Press

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Historical Expansion

In what year did Hawaii's Java Kai begin operations? 1997
When did Hawaii's Java Kai begin selling franchises? 2000

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2004 6 0 0 0
2003 4 0 0 0
2002 2 0 0 0
2001 0 0 0 2
2000 0 0 0 2

Future Expansion

United States: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon,

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

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

Training & Support

Support
Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

International franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

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

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • 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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