Investment
Port City Java has been waking up communities since 1995.
Investment
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These are minimum investment thresholds to becoming an owner/operator of a Port City Java café.
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Assets: $200,000
Buildout: $275,000+
Earnings Claims
Drive Thru Locations - $635,800 AUV
Non-Drive Thru Locations – $464,600 AUV
The Port City Java coffee franchise believes in complete reporting transparency and, as a result, we offer store-by-store sales statistics on the Item 19 included in our current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
FRANCHISE FEE (single unit):
• $35K
ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT RANGE (single unit)*:
•Drive Thru: $175K - $458K
•Non-Drive Thru: $171K - $422K
*Does NOT include Franchise Fee or real estate purchase and/or lease cost. Multi-unit costs will vary; please speak with your brand representative for more information.
Investment Requirements:
• Net Worth: $500K
• Liquid Assets: $200K
AVERAGE UNIT VOLUME BY LOCATION TYPE:
•Drive Thru: $586K (avg days open in 2018: 352)
•Non-Drive Thru: $456K (avg days open in 2018: 339)
The Port City Java coffee franchise believes in complete reporting transparency and, as a result, we offer store-by-store sales statistics on the Item 19 included in our current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
Ongoing Fees:
• Royalties: 5% of sales
• National Marketing Fund Contribution: 2% of sales
* Does not include real estate purchase and/or lease cost.
Owner Characteristics
- Personal and professional values align with the Port City Java brand.
- Are socially conscious and active in the community in which you will run your PCJ.
- Are passionate about operating an ethical, responsible business.
- Have at least two years of business management experience with P&L responsibility.
- Have excellent business acumen, project management skills and a systems-oriented mentality.
- Have the ability to build and execute a business plan.
- Have the understanding of and see value in joining an established franchise system.
- Have the ability to recruit, train and motivate staff, according to PCJ standards.
- Have a competitive drive and are committed to running a successful, compliant business, with realistic expectations.
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity and humility and are a team player.
- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and are fluent in English.
- Have successfully managed your personal finances.
Earnings Claims
| Location | Gross Sales |
Drive Through - Company Owned
| Porters Neck | $708,302 |
| Racine | $753,527 |
| Oleander | $599,495 |
| 17th St | $617,496 |
| Brunswick Forest | $538,531 |
Drive Through - Franchised
| Market St | $823,541 |
| Monkey Junction | $786,085 |
| Waterford | $493,443 |
| Jacksonville | $401,358 |
Non-Drive Through - Company Owned
| Downtown | $467,310 |
| Barclay Commons | $496,998 |
| North Front St | $348,030 |
| Lumina Station | $290,612 |
| Greenville SC | $428,469 |
| Southport | $703,660 |
Non-Drive Through - Franchised
| Washington, DC | $517,330 |
The Port City Java coffee franchise believes in complete reporting transparency and, as a result, we offer store-by-store sales statistics on the Item 19 included in our current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
Port City Java
May not be the right investment for you if you:
- Are seeking a passive investment in a business.
- Are looking for a business that will allow you to create or modify your own menu and/or systems.
- Are lacking the outlined financial requirements.
- Are requesting that Port City Java build at a specified location outside of our targeted markets.
- Are not willing to develop and train staff members to uphold the Port City Java brand standards and highest levels of hospitality.
