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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

Sweetwaters specializes in hand crafted artisanal drinks and a limited food menu, creating a caf? model that is highly profitable and scalable for its franchise owners.

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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2023

Background

High margin beverages - Coffee & Tea growing at 7% and 10% per year vs. restaurants 2% per year.

83% of Americans drink Coffee daily avg. 3 cups per day-universal appeal.
Outside of Starbucks fragmented category-2 out of 3 consumers will go somewhere else.
Better products-More natural products with less ingredients, superior taste, locally sourced, delivered daily for freshness.
The connection to our communities-Cafes are individually designed to reflect the community, special activities in the cafes, fundraising events & Scholar Joe program.
Simple & Easy Business Model-Reduced complexity, no expensive kitchen & restaurant equipment, beverage centric profitable business model.

Company Details

Established: 1992
First Unit Franchised: 2004
Franchised Units: 8
Company Owned Units: 3
States Registered In: All EXCEPT:  CA,HI,MD,NY, ND,SD,VA,WA

Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: No
Training: 3 weeks for owner and 2 others. Cost $5K if all attend same time. On line,Classroom and on the job training modules. Ann Arbor,MI. 

2023 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Franchise.

What does a Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Franchise Cost?

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea franchise fees for 2023:

Cash Investment: $150,000
Total Investment: $264,000-$630,000
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000 ($150,000 liquid)
Franchise Fee: $49,500 (1) ,$69,500 (2),$99,500 (3)
Royalty: 6% net sales weekly
Ad: Local 1% net sales monthly
Average Number of Employees: 3-4
Item 19: Yes
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: no
Home Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes, VetFran $2500 off single unit franchise fee. $10K off multi-unit packs.

Is Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea a Home Based franchise?

No. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea franchisees make. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Looking for International franchisees?

No. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Coffee, Food & Restaurants

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea franchises for sale. We may have Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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