Dunn Bros Coffee Franchise

Service and quality are delivered through a Dunn Bros Coffee Franchise.

The Dunn Bros Coffee shop began with Ed Dunn in 1987 in St. Paul Minnesota when he discovered the rich full flavor of coffee beans from South America. He used only the best source and environmental practices in which the coffee was grown, and today has built an empire with nationwide locations. Ranked as the highest-rated coffee franchise from Entrepreneur Magazine, three years in a row, Dunn Bros Coffee is estimated to hit a 125 percent growth increase by 2010.

The Dunn Bros Coffee experience is like no other, with roasting done on the premises to create the rich scent of coffee permeating the air. The shops are informal and attract a local following with music, art, and WIFI creating a comfortable space and sense of community. Besides making the world's best coffee, Dunn Bros also carries an assortment of bakery, soups and sandwiches.

To buy a Dunn Bros Coffee franchise, the minimum requirement is $90,000 in liquid assets and $500,000 net worth. The traditional store investment range is $304,500 to $493,500, depending on size and location. The company prefers end cap locations with 1600 to 2000 square feet, and a drive thru property will be considered. Express store locations, ranging from 500 to 1000 square feet are best suited for airports and a mall, which start at $203,000 to $336,500. Licensing fees are $32,000 for traditional and $24, 000 for express.

A 30 percent deposit is required for initial investment, and Dunn Bros Coffee will put you in touch with their approved third party lenders for a loan up to 10 years. Once the paperwork has settled, the new franchisee will be invited to a new operator orientation, followed by a 2 to 3 week training class at the Minneapolis headquarters. And you may expect ongoing support with store opening, training and marketing to make this business deal the best decision you ever made in your life.

Author: F. Woods, Coffee Franchise & Coffee Product Reviews