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Coffee Franchises: Examples of questions you should ask

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Many people dream of having a coffee franchise or a coffee shop franchise as a means of having their own business and through its operation, gaining financial independence.

Yet a lot of individuals interested in having their own coffee franchise do not really understand the basics of a coffee franchise.

Here are some excellent questions found on the website for the Williams Coffee Pub franchise program. By going to the website (address is at bottom of the page) you will find all the questions with the answers.

In the meantime, you might want to review these questions to get an idea of the kinds of questions you should be asking about the coffee franchises you are investigating.
How do I apply to be a Williams Coffee Pub Franchisee?
What are the benefits of being a Williams Coffee Pub franchisee?
How much does it cost to purchase a Williams Coffee Pub?
What do you mean by unencumbered cash?
Does Williams Coffee Pub provide financing?
What is the franchise fee?
What does the franchise fee cover?
What is the length of the franchise term?
What is the royalty fee?
What is the advertising contribution?
What is the average sales volume of a Williams Coffee Pub?
What can I expect as a Return on Investment?
What is the break-even point?
Do I have to operate the restaurant myself or can I just invest?
Who selects the site/location?
Who designs and builds the restaurant?
How long does it take to build the restaurant?
Is there a training program, if so, how long is it?
What ongoing support is given to a Franchisee?
What other services does Williams provide?
Where do my products/ingredients come from?
How long does it take to complete the approval process?
What happens after I am approved as a Williams Coffee Pub franchisee?

 The Willams Coffee Pub website is http://www.williamscoffeepub.com