Estimated Timeline

Website Questionnaire Submitted and Initial Brand Overview Call

Based on the information from your questionnaire, a brand representative will make contact to set up your Initial Interview Call. The questions you will be asked will give us the first insight into who you are, your general knowledge of franchising and what your business experience has been. It is also an opportunity for you to learn more about the PCJ Brand. Our first step in deciding, "Will you fit in our system?"

Investment Call

A brand representative will be calling you to discuss financial information. At this time you will discuss if there will be a need for financing, information on our partners in financial and a company overview of financials.

Receive Official Application

If both parties agree to move forward after the Initial Interview, you will be sent our Official Application. Once this is submitted back to us, we will review with our leadership team as well as verify all information with a credit and background check.

Discovery Day Invitation and Receive FDD

After we have narrowed the applicant field, we will invite potential partners to our scheduled Discovery Day here in Wilmington, NC to meet our entire team and have a full introduction to Port City Java and our systems. This will include touring local cafes, a walk-through of our Roasting facilities and scheduled meet and greets with various members of our Leadership Team.

FDD Follow Up

Once you have received the FDD at Discovery Day, we will schedule a follow up call to discuss and answer any questions that arise after your review.

Franchise Agreement Signed

Welcome to the PCJ Family!

Site Selection

We will recommend a site selection company to assist and/or provide you with the requirements for your location. PCJ will have final approval over all site locations per your Agreement.

Construction/Café Build Out

We have an in-house architect that you may use and/or will provide your preferred builder with the approved layout specs for your café. Assistance in sourcing equipment, furniture, etc. will be provided by your designated Franchise Business Consultant.

Training

We will facilitate an 18-24 day Initial Training Program in our Certified Training Cafes in Wilmington, NC for you, the franchisee, and any designated management personnel. We will also offer assistance on-site before and throughout the café opening to help organize and plan staff trainings.

Café Open!