FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I NEED PREVIOUS BARISTA/COFFEE SHOP EXPERIENCE BEFORE I BECOME A FARM CITY COFFEE FRANCHISE OWNER?
While it's nice to have coffee shop or restaurant experience, it's not a necessity. What's most important, is for a franchisee to have parallel skill sets that will transfer over for what's required to run a successful coffee shop.
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS?
Farm City Coffee requires minimum liquidity of $100,000 and a minimum net worth of
$250,000. The number of coffee shops you commit to develop, and the size of your territory will determine your total financial requirements.
DOES FARM CITY COFFEE OFFER FINANCING TO OPEN A COFFEE FRANCHISE?
Farm City Coffee does not provide financing. Please contact us for more assistance.
HOW MUCH IS THE FRANCHISE FEE AND INITIAL INVESTMENT?
The initial franchise fee is $30,000. The total estimated initial investment range is $171,900-$600,700 and includes the initial franchise fees, training costs, opening inventory, build out expenses, computer hardware and software, insurance, and three months of working capital. The investment varies for each Farm City Coffee location depending on the size of the location and the market you choose.
WHAT ARE THE ROYALTIES & FEES?
The ongoing royalty fee is 5% of gross sales and a 1% brand fee.
WHAT TERRITORIES ARE AVAILABLE TO OPEN MY FARM CITY COFFEE IN?
Farm City Coffee is based out of Nashville, TN. Farm City Coffee’s expansion is initially focused, but not limited to Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama. We are currently looking for capable franchise partners to bring amazing coffee inspired Southern sippers to new markets. Please call us to discuss your territory interests at (615) 649-8177.
HOW WILL FARM CITY COFFEE DEFINE MY TERRITORY?
Farm City Coffee will design an exclusive development area based on your geographic preference, financial strength and experience. The potential number of locations in your market will depend on multiple factors; including size of the market, population, competition and timing.
CAN I EXPECT ASSISTANCE IN FINDING LOCATIONS?
Whether or not you decide on a new free standing building or a conversion of an existing building, we have flexible coffee shop footprints to help you gain access to many real estate opportunities. Farm City Coffee has commercial real estate brokers that will work hand in hand with franchisees. This team will create a market plan, map and identify key trade areas to ultimately find suitable real estate locations for each future Farm City Coffee. We support you every step of the way; including site selection, market planning support, and an in-house design team.
WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING AND SUPPORT WILL I RECEIVE FROM FARM CITY COFFEE?
Our professional and experienced operations support team is with you before and after you open your doors. In addition to hands on management training and crew training prior to opening your store, Farm City Coffee franchisees receive new store post-opening support and consultation as well.
WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?
For franchise ownership information, call us at (615) 649-8177. You will be contacted by one of our franchise representatives to discuss your background and your interest in the Farm City Coffee opportunity.