Vieta Coffee
Date of Incorporation: 2005
Franchising Since: 2007
Headquarters: California
Business and Description: Vieta Coffee Franchise Enterprise operates a gourmet coffee business serving the highest-quality fresh roasted Arabica coffee, soft drinks, smoothies, teas and hot chocolate and a variety of other beverages, fresh baked goods, dessert items and fresh, made-to-order sandwiches. Vieta Coffee Franchise Enterprise has one affiliate; The Coffee Factory, Inc who operates 3 Vieta Coffee businesses.
Franchise Offer: The franchise on offer is to own and operate a Vieta Coffee Business which offers for sale gourmet coffee, teas and hot chocolate and a variety of other beverages, fresh baked goods, dessert items and fresh, made-to-order sandwiches. The initial franchise fee is $30,000 and the franchise typically requires approximately 250 to 1,500 square feet of space and is located in an office atrium, strip mall or a similar location that is heavily traveled.
Financial Assistance: Vieta Coffee Franchise Enterprise does not provide any financial assistance nor do they guarantee any note, lease or obligation.
Training and Assistance: The franchisor offers an initial training program which covers material aspects of the operations of the franchised business. The training consists of both classroom and on site training. The managers, and/or employees will attend refresher-training programs or seminars to be conducted at the headquarters or another location the franchisor designate. The franchisor will not charge the franchisee for attending ongoing training programs, but they must pay for their own and their employees' travel and accommodations.
Territory: The franchisee will receive an exclusive territory. Vieta Coffee Franchise Enterprise will not establish any other Vieta Coffee businesses or any substantially similar franchised or company-owned businesses in the protected territory. The franchisor must approve the location of the franchise.
Renewal and Termination: The term of the franchise is for 5 years with an option to renew for 3 additional terms of 5 years if certain conditions are met. Neither the franchisee nor the franchisor can terminate without cause.
Obligations and Restrictions: The franchised business must always be under the direct full-time supervision of a designated manager, which is the franchisee if they are an individual, or is an individual that is selected if the franchisee is a business entity. The franchisee must offer the products and services that Vieta Coffee Franchise Enterprise specifies. The franchisee may not sell any products or services that have not been authorized. Vieta Coffee Franchise Enterprise will provide on-site assistance and guidance for approximately 10 days before and during the opening of the franchised business, subject (as to timing) to the availability of their personnel.
Total Number of Company Owned Units for 2006: 2
Total Number of Company Owned Units Opened for 2006: 0
Total Number of Company Owned Units Closed for 2006: 0
Total Number of Franchised Units for 2006: 0
Total Number of Franchised Units Opened for 2006: 0
Total Number of Franchised Units Closed for 2006: 0
Investment Table:
Estimated Initial Investment for a Single Unit Franchise:
| Name of Fee | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Real Estate/ Rent | $416 | $6250 |
| Utility Deposits | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Lease Security Deposit | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $65,000 | $145,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $64,000 | $75,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $5,500 | $7,000 |
| Insurance | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Signage and Menu Board | $7,500 | $11,000 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $2,000 | $3,500 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Training | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Professional fees | $4,500 | $5,500 |
| POS Equipment | $7,500 | $8,500 |
| Working Capital (3 months) | $13,000 | $18,000 |
| Total | $214,166 | $329,750 |
Ongoing Costs for Single Unit Franchise:
| Name of Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | $750 |
| Local Advertising | At least 3% of gross sales |
| Audit Expenses | Costs and expenses of audit |
| Late Fees | 1,5% per year or the highest rate allowed by the state where the franchisee is located, whichever is less |
| Approval of Products or Suppliers | All reasonable costs of evaluation |
| Insurance Policies | Amount of unpaid premiums plus our reasonable expenses in obtaining the policies |
| System Modifications | No more than $50,000 for the initial term of the franchise. |
| Transfer Fee | $7,000 |
| Relocation Assistance | Costs of providing relocation assistance |
| Customer Service | All costs incurred in assisting customers |
| Ongoing Training | The franchisee must pay expenses as well as their employees’ expenses in attending |
| Initial Training of New Employees | Currently, $2,000 plus expenses and the franchisees’ expenses as well as the employees' expenses in attending |
| Substitute or New Manager Training/Additional Training | Currently, $1.000 per week, plus expenses in attending |
| Additional Operations Assistance | Currently, $800 per day. plus our expenses |
| Updates and Seminars | The franchisee and employees' expenses in attending these programs |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs including reasonable attorneys' fees |
| Temporary Management Assistance | Currently. $800 per day plus our expenses |
| Indemnification | All costs including reasonable attorneys' fees |
The above information has been taken from the UFOC/FDD of Vieta Coffee Franchise Enterprise.
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