Shefield Gourmet Franchise
Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 08:29PM Retailer specializing in coffee, tea and tobacco products
After finding success with their Shefield & Sons and The Gourmet Cup concepts, founders Dieters and Wolfgang Lehmann decided to merge the two. In 1996 the doors to the first Shefield Gourmet location opened.
Each Shefield Gourmet store sells coffee, tea, cigars, cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Shefield Gourmet Franchises?
Total Cost: $150,000 USD -$200,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $25,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5-8%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $5K
Contact Information for Shefield Gourmet
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Shefield Gourmet |
Phone Number: 604.859.1014 |
Shefield Gourmet In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did Shefield Gourmet begin operations? 1996
When did Shefield Gourmet begin selling franchises? 1996
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2005 0 17 0 3 2004 0 0 0 0 2003 0 18 0 3 2002 0 17 0 1 2001 0 17 0 1
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 No Inventory No No Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No
Training & Support
Support
In the Pressletter, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, National media
Franchise Operation Restrictions
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
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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