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It's a Grind Coffee House
Are you tired of the grind of your current job? Consider a different kind of grind with the fragrant smell of opportunity: It’s a Grind Coffee House. The business has a blues and jazz motif, large comfortable seating, an eclectic blend of music, and, of course, coffee. Included on the menu are whole-bean specialty coffees, traditional, espresso, and iced blended coffee drinks, tea/tea-based drinks, and bakery items. Franchisees receive in-store and classroom training, covering the information necessary to run an It’s a Grind Coffee House. Startup and ongoing support such as store layout and design, product procurement, operations, and marketing assistance is also provided.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1995 |
| Franchising since | 2000 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 15 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 64 | 0 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $311,000 - $488,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $30,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
| Net Worth | $450,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $250,000 |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |

