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Java Detour
Want to take a different route for both premium coffee and a great business opportunity? Take a Java Detour®. The company offers an upscale boutique brand for a global audience, selling gourmet coffees, fruit smoothies, and baked goods in retail facilities that are designed for speed and convenience. Customers can choose from a variety of mochas and lattes, including sugar-free versions, as well as cappuccinos, double espressos, and freshly brewed coffees. According to the company, "We have created one of the most innovative franchise support systems in the industry." Training systems, drink recipes, real estate locations, and other franchise materials are available through an interactive, Web-based support system.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1994 |
| Franchising since | 1999 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 5 - 20 |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | Yes |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 100% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $276,500 - $818,500 |
| Franchise Fee | $28,500 |
| Royalty Fee | 4% - 6% |
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $100,000 |
| 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 |
