We are coffee business specialists with, collectively, over 150 years of experience in the food/drink service industry and franchise industry who want to use our experience to help you open your own coffee café. We offer a complete turn-key package so that you can take your vision combined w, owned by you, and completely flexible to add or subtract what is necessary for you to succeed in your environment. Having built over 100 independently owned and operated coffee businesses and cafés around the country, Hard Bean is uniquely qualified to help you design and build yours.We are NOT a franchise. We do not charge large upfront franchise fees and we certainly do not charge you royalties. You will keep the money that you earn! We also do not impose any restrictions on how your run your business. We are a family-run business and want to welcome you into our family, and like just like with family we want to set you up for success and watch you flourish on your own.   Established: 1992  Owners design their own theme, menu items ...Flexibility is key Cash Investment: $80,000 liquid and ability to borrow or obtain needed funding Total Investment: $169,500 +buildout and working capital (approximately $250,000-$300,000 out of pocket investment)    No RoyaltiesMinimum Net Worth: $250,000
Average Number of Employees:    7-10 /PT
Passive Ownership:possible 10-15hrs. wkly 1st 6 mo.
Home Based: No
B2B:Catering possibilities, Curbside Pickup,some deliver
Master Franchise Opportunities: No**** NEW MODULAR BUILDING PROGRAM---  DRIVE-THRU ONLY*****$249,900 ~360 SQ Ft. Build on your land or ,land lease pad...Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Training:Franchisor support: initial training, on-going 180 day support, forever help lines, field support, marketing ideas , No Marketing Fees ,central purchasing etc.
Pre-opening services include:Site selection assistanceCafe design and layoutThird-party financing – attractive lease package in place w/national firmOrdering and coordinating shipment of all furniture, fixtures and equipmentGuidance in  assembly of CafeTraining on espresso/coffee equipmentTraining for staff scheduling and re-ordering of productCustomer loyalty program trainingIntroduction to payroll vendorOnce opened, you have the option to participate in the Buying Co-Op, which provides on-going operational support such as:Access to proprietary roasters for specialty coffees and teasAccess to preferred vendorsOn-line sales to Hard Bean customers for coffee/collectiblesStore blog siteOn-line library to access re-order forms, etc. Hard Bean owners are independent, value oriented, and rebellious. They recognize the charm of the community coffee house and the benefits of being an involved member of the community.  Whether in a small town or a large city the Hard Bean owner creates a customer-friendly environment around superior products and service.  They are part of a lifestyle-oriented business that is not only sustainable but growing through both good and bad economic times.  Hard Bean owners are not afraid to bet on themselves and reap the benefits when they win that bet.The owner has total flexibility to being hands on or semi absentee. Key is to marketing effectively; human resource skills, local networking a plus. Owners have to like people and want to stand out from the crowd. UNITED STATES REFERRAL FEES:Single Unit Referral Fee: $20,000
Multiple Unit Referral Fee: $10,000 per each additional unit within 12 months
Area/Master Development Referral Fee: N/A
Veterans Franchise Referral Fee: N/A
Resale Unit Referral Fee: Call Franchisor
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Barney GreenbaumNational Development Director, Hard Bean Coffee, Franchise Matchmakerhardbean.barney@gmail.com  614.882.7777Columbus,Ohio  EST.