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A Proven Alternative to Coffee Shop Franchises

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 Crimson Cup Coffee and Tea has helped hundreds of independent coffee shops get off to a successful start.  Since 1991, Crimson Cup has taught more than 250 independent coffeehouse owners across 28 states how to set up and operate a profitable coffee business.

Their comprehensive, hands-on training approach allows you, the franchisee, to hit the ground running when you open your doors for business, so you can minimize mistakes and become profitable quickly. Their handcrafted coffee plus their passion, equals a lucrative, growing community of successful independent coffee shops!

The Crimson Cup franchise opportunity offers the best of both worlds. They offer all the benefits of a franchise, without the franchise headaches and expenses. They are not a franchise, and that is a good thing. Instead of a cookie-cutter store design that each franchisee is required to imitate, Crimson Cup allows franchisees to create their own unique coffeehouse name, look and personality to reflect that person’s individuality.  And each franchise owner still gets to benefit from their 21 years of knowledge and experience in the coffeehouse business to teach you everything you need to know to be successful.

In addition to supplying awesome coffee, syrups, sauces and recipes for espresso-based drinks, Crimson Cup also provides guidance in:

  • Developing a business plan
  • Scouting a location and negotiating a lease or purchase
  • Name and Logo development
  • Arranging the coffee bar, menu and seating area for maximum efficiency
  • Creating a pour-over brew bar
  • Developing a menu
  • Choosing, installing and maintaining equipment
  • Marketing, including promotional signage for seasonal specials
  • Selecting and training staff
  • Operating efficiently and profitably

To learn about opening up your own Crimson Cup Coffee Shop, more information and the online submission for can be found here: http://veteransfranchise.com/franchise/Crimson-Cup-Coffee-and-Tea.

Restaurant Franchise Hungry Howie’s Helps Veterans Get a Piece of the Pie

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John Brenneman, a former member of the U.S. Marine Corps, credits his military training with the success of his five Hungry Howie’s pizza franchises. After leaving the military, John chose to follow Hungry Howie’s “proven operating model” and recommends that other veterans do the same.

 

Hungry Howie’s, a restaurant franchise known for its flavored pizza crust, has been delivering quality pizza for 40 years. The franchise is consistently finds itself listed as one of the top ten largest pizza franchises in the nation and has won several awards:

 

  • Military Friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs Magazine, May 2012
  • #3 Best Pizza Franchise by Entrepreneur magazine’s Top 500 Franchise edition, January 2012
  • Chain of the Year by Pizza Today magazine in 2004

Most Hungry Howie’s franchisees cite the pizza franchise’s “crustomizable” flavored pizza crust (which comes in eight different flavors) and personable staff as the main reasons why customers return to Hungry Howie’s.


As a member of VetFran, Hungry Howie’s offers qualified veterans a 50 percent discount on the initial franchise fee. All franchisees are provided ongoing support and training, extending a helping hand in real estate transactions, store construction, operations, distribution, finance and marketing.

 

The restaurant franchise is rapidly approaching 600 stores located in 21 states. Hungry Howie’s is currently looking for franchisees all across the United States. Only Florida and Michigan have limited franchise unit availability.

On a Roll: Sushi Franchise Sushi Freak

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From rice, fish and occasionally vegetables, the Japanese created sushi: a food that’s become so ubiquitous in American culture it can be found just about anywhere– including gas stations. While gas station sushi might not be the best choice, a new franchise concept, Sushi Freak, is offering its customers as much choice as possible.

 

The permutations are endless at a Sushi Freak franchise. You’re only limited by your imagination. Even if you aren’t a fan of “the raw stuff”, Sushi Freak’s list of available sushi filling ingredients — 51– include many cooked and seafood alternatives.

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Customers follow a basic four step ordering process to create their own 8-piece sushi rolls: select your wrapper (soy or seaweed), pick your protein, choose your fillings and top it off with the sauce, raw fish or other topping of your choice. In addition, Sushi Freak offers vegetarian, gluten-free soy sauce and rice-free options, too.

 

This dedication to customization stems from Sushi Freak co-founders Michael Broder and Jenifer Duarte, whose previous food and beverage experience “got them rolling.”

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Before Sushi Freak opened its first location in San Diego, Calif., the dynamic, sushi-loving duo worked for The Pacific Rim Asian Bistro in Albuquerque, New Mexico that boasted a 160 piece sushi menu. Guests of the bistro would often request for certain exclusions or additions to their sushi orders. After the one-millionth, “Can I substitute…” request Michael and Jenifer saw the need for a customizable sushi restaurant franchise.

 

Why It Works

 

A mixture of tighter budgets and greater food knowledge (thanks to the Food Network and television shows Top Chef, Chopped and The Taste) has produced a more discerning consumer: one that knows what they like to eat and how they want it made.

 

The beauty of Sushi Freak is that it allows customers to order exactly what they want without sacrificing the traditional sushi experience. Jenifer and Michael made sure to consult one of the best master sushi chefs they knew (the kind that isn’t allowed to touch rice until after a one-year apprenticeship) to refine the sushi making process at Sushi Freak.

 

The Nitty Gritty

 

While a definitive initial investment can’t be given for legal reasons, the estimated initial investment for a Sushi Freak franchise is $179,900 – $297,000.

 

Franchise term is 20 years with an option to renew for another 20 years.

 

Typical Sushi Freak restaurant franchise is 1200-1500 square feet.

 

100,000 minimum cash required.

 

An ideal Sushi Freak franchisee has a strong background in business management with a passion for serving people and very intrinsically motivated.

 

Sushi Freak is seeking franchisees in all 50 states and international locations.

 

One owner or designated manager must be involved in the Sushi Freak franchise on a full-time basis and be held responsible for the daily operations and management of said Sushi Freak location.

 

Owning and operating a Sushi freak includes: use of Sushi Freak’s brand name, trademarks, recipes, operational systems, methods and décor. Support is provided in:

 

Facility planning

Fixture, equipment and leasehold improvements

Lease negotiation

Site selection

Corporate training for owner/operator and general managers

Kitchen workflow design

Ongoing support from training/operations team

Ongoing updates for increasing profitability

Products

System efficiency

Favorable national contracts with suppliers of goods and services