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Port City Java
Coffee shop and café
This company encourages coffee junkies to come ashore. Port City Java operates and franchises more 50 coffee shops in the Carolinas and a half dozen other states. The stores offer several varieties of fresh-roasted coffee, along with cappuccino, espresso, iced drinks, and teas. The chain's menu also features panini sandwiches, wrap-style sandwiches, salads, and smoothies, as well as fresh baked deserts. In addition to its domestic locations, Port City Java has outlets in Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia. About a dozen of the coffee shops are company owned. Port City Java was started in 1995.
Port City Java
101 Portwatch Way
Wilmington, NC 28412
910-796-6646
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1995 |
| Franchising since | 2003 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 8 - 12 |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | Yes |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 20% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 12 | 3 | 10 |
Expanding in These Locations
District of Columbia, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe, Middle East
Costs
| Total Investment | $210,315 - $413,920 |
| Franchise Fee | $12,500 - $20,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $200,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Business or management background
Able to work within an existing system
Possess a strong worth ethic
Financing
| 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 |
Port City Java
101 Portwatch Way
Wilmington, NC 28412
910-796-6646
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Port City Java, Inc.
This company encourages coffee junkies to come ashore. Port City Java operates and franchises more 50 coffee shops in the Carolinas and a half dozen other states. The stores offer several varieties of fresh-roasted coffee, along with cappuccino, espresso, iced drinks, and teas. The chain's menu also features panini sandwiches, ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Employees: | 900 |
| Executives: | Don Reynolds Jr., Interim CEO and COO |
| Sales: | $50,500,000 |
| Industries: | Specialty Eateries |
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| Top Competitors: | Caribou CoffeeDunkinStarbucks |
Port City Java
101 Portwatch Way
Wilmington, NC 28412
910-796-6646
