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Caribou Coffee Company Franchise Information

Business Established: 1992
Franchising Since: 2004
Franchised Units: 165
Company Owned Units: 420
Start-up Cost: N/A
Total Investment: N/A

Offering Financial Assistance
Minimum net worth $4,000,000; liquid $1,000,000. (Must have minimum of $400,000 net per store, and $100,000 liquid per store).


COMPANY DETAILS

Description

Coffee Retail. Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-owned gourmet coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses. We offer our customers high-quality gourmet coffee and espresso-based beverages as well as specialty teas, baked goods, whole bean coffee, branded merchandise and related products. We focus on creating a unique experience for our customers through the combination of our high-quality products, distinctive coffeehouse environment and customer service. Franchise and license opportunites are available both within and outside of the United States.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Darren Miles
Senior Franchise Director
3900 Lakebreeze Avenue
Minneapolis
MN
55429
(763) 592-2200
(763) 592-2300

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TRAINING

Caribou Coffee’s training consists of 30 hours of MIT training for your Store Manager in a Certified Training Store, 1 week of on-site training for hourly employees, and 1 week of on-site support after opening. Separate training for franchise owners is held at our Support Center (HQ) in Minneapolis for 5 days, prior to your first location opening. This training includes time in a Certified Training Store learning how to identify coffee excellence, as well as time in our Support Center with key members or our support team, arranging final details of your opening.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Prospective franchisees must: have multi-unit restaurant development experience in the area they wish to franchise; have expertise in local retail real estate development; live and work in the area they wish to franchise, and be entrenched in the local business community. Prospects must be willing to commit to a multi-unit development schedule, building a minimum of 10 stores. Specific unit commitment will depend upon the designated market area to be developed. See our website, www.cariboucoffee.com for a current listing of available markets and to submit your application.

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