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 | It's a GrindLife's A Grind Without Our Coffee |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$125,000 to $15,000Total Investment
$324,000 to $499,500Required Net Worth
$450,000Number of Units
100In Business Since
1995* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Thank you for
your interest in our franchise program. Becoming an It’s A Grind
franchisee is one of today's smartest business opportunities. It
represents an attractive way for you to enter the world of private
business, to become an involved member of your local community, and to
build a future with a business that has the potential to provide
personal freedom and financial independence.
As an It’s A Grind franchise owner, you will be able to start your business with established marketing and operating systems, an accepted brand name and trademark, national purchasing power, extensive training programs, and a track record of success. It’s A Grind is a franchise company that provides the organization, experience, and support for attaining the entrepreneurial formula for success.
We believe our system offers exceptional opportunities to our franchise owners, and are pleased to provide you with information that will be helpful in evaluating this unique business opportunity.
As an It’s A Grind franchise owner, you will be able to start your business with established marketing and operating systems, an accepted brand name and trademark, national purchasing power, extensive training programs, and a track record of success. It’s A Grind is a franchise company that provides the organization, experience, and support for attaining the entrepreneurial formula for success.
We believe our system offers exceptional opportunities to our franchise owners, and are pleased to provide you with information that will be helpful in evaluating this unique business opportunity.
Products & Services
Core PurposeTo provide exceptional experiences that enrich the lives of everyone we meet.
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to partner with individuals who share our ideals and our passion to create premium neighborhood Coffee Houses recognized for creating exceptional experiences that enrich the lives of everyone we meet.
Core Values
- Possess a passion to be of service to others and to help people.
- Build trust through honesty, integrity and open communication.
- Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
- Create an environment that recognizes our people as our greatest asset.
- Possess the discipline to maintain our uncompromising standards.
- Committed to continual improvement.
We will provide a warm, comfortable environment, kept spotlessly clean and well maintained. We select only the finest coffee beans from around the world and serve quality, hand-crafted beverages and pastries made to our exacting standards. Our service will be prompt, yet friendly and personalized, delivered in a genuine, enthusiastic and caring way. The entire experience makes each person feel they are, at that moment, the most important person in the world, inviting them to come back again and again.
Training & Support
It’s A Grind has developed systems and operating
procedures that place you at the forefront of the retail
coffee business. These are designed to give you the maximum
benefit in the operation of your It’s A Grind Coffee
House. Our on-going research, training, and support will
enable you to maintain the standards of quality and uniformity
for which our stores are known. You will also receive an
“It’s A Grind Confidential Operations Manual” -- a comprehensive manual that contains the “It’s
A Grind System” which includes product preparation
and service methods, personnel procedures, purchasing, pricing,
control techniques, and all policies, standards and procedures
necessary to operate an It’s A Grind franchise.
Each new franchise owner and store manager is required to attend a two (2) week training program at the It’s A Grind corporate headquarters in Long Beach, CA. The program consists of both in-store and classroom instruction, and includes all necessary information and training to become an It’s A Grind franchisee. In the pre-opening days of your operation, we will be on hand to provide additional training to you and your staff and to assist in the opening of your store.
The support and assistance you receive is comprehensive and complete. It begins the moment you are accepted as a franchise owner and continues throughout your tenure with us. Our team provides on-going support and assistance in the efficient operation of your store, all intended to maximize your gross volume and bottom line profits. Our corporate staff is dedicated to one ideal: our success is dependent upon your success.
With the assistance of a qualified commercial real estate agent, you will identify potential locations. We provide tools for reviewing sites formulated on experience-based criteria, and provide consultation regarding the selection of potential sites. All locations must be approved by It’s A Grind. Typically, stores will operate out of leased premises in neighborhood shopping centers and free-standing buildings.
Each new franchise owner and store manager is required to attend a two (2) week training program at the It’s A Grind corporate headquarters in Long Beach, CA. The program consists of both in-store and classroom instruction, and includes all necessary information and training to become an It’s A Grind franchisee. In the pre-opening days of your operation, we will be on hand to provide additional training to you and your staff and to assist in the opening of your store.
The support and assistance you receive is comprehensive and complete. It begins the moment you are accepted as a franchise owner and continues throughout your tenure with us. Our team provides on-going support and assistance in the efficient operation of your store, all intended to maximize your gross volume and bottom line profits. Our corporate staff is dedicated to one ideal: our success is dependent upon your success.
With the assistance of a qualified commercial real estate agent, you will identify potential locations. We provide tools for reviewing sites formulated on experience-based criteria, and provide consultation regarding the selection of potential sites. All locations must be approved by It’s A Grind. Typically, stores will operate out of leased premises in neighborhood shopping centers and free-standing buildings.
Are You a Good Fit for It's a Grind Coffee?
This is a retail business that requires management
and personnel development skills, not necessarily prior experience in the retail coffee business. You can take advantage
of the years of experience It’s A Grind and its staff
have acquired in the retail coffee business.The day-to-day operation of your store may be handled by an It’s A Grind trained manager under your full time supervision.
The estimated initial investment required ranges from $241,500 to $440,000.
The minimum net worth: $400,000 and minimum liquid cash: $125,000.
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