Overview
We are glad that you are interested in learning more about Port City Java® Franchising. You are invited to explore the possibilities of "Brewing Success"™.
Our experience and proven concept provides the Franchisee a strong opportunity to succeed in the booming Coffee/Café industry. Our unique Coffeehouse Concept has emerged as a leader in the hospitality industry as it provides:
Your customer will never go back to "industrial coffee". Port City Java® Cafés become part of the consumer's everyday life pattern - their customary escape from mundane or hectic schedules.
Our experience and proven concept provides the Franchisee a strong opportunity to succeed in the booming Coffee/Café industry. Our unique Coffeehouse Concept has emerged as a leader in the hospitality industry as it provides:
- Comfortable 3rd-party venues
- Fresh upscale beverages and foods
- Quick counter service
- Soft café seating
- and the World's Finest Arabica Bean Coffee!
Your customer will never go back to "industrial coffee". Port City Java® Cafés become part of the consumer's everyday life pattern - their customary escape from mundane or hectic schedules.
Products & Services
You have the right to remain satisfied. Port City Java® has taken up arms to defend the good name of coffee from all over the globe. Our mission is to Protect the environment and Serve the people. We've been on an international hunt to capture the finest ingredients in the world in order to do them justice. What's next for Port City Java®?
Port City Java® has a savory line of baked goods perfect for starting your morning or calming your cravings. Visit Port City Java® anytime of the day and treat yourself to fresh baked bagels, muffins, scones, cinnamon rolls, brownies, biscotti and delicious desserts.
Port City Java® makes some of the healthiest smoothies on the planet. Our all-natural smoothies are 100% pure fruit with no ice... a pound of fruit! We have a wide variety of smoothies to choose from...
Port City Java® is famous for our savorliscious cold drinks. From Slush'n Joe™ to the Mocha Shake, you're going to want to try one of these coffee delicacies. And don't forget that Port City Java® is the home of the 3-shot espresso drink.
There really aren't that many coffeehouses that actually serve great food, but now you know of at least one. Port City Java® offers incredible hot sandwiches from the Panini Grill, wraps, healthy snacks , salads, soups and more!
Port City Java® has a savory line of baked goods perfect for starting your morning or calming your cravings. Visit Port City Java® anytime of the day and treat yourself to fresh baked bagels, muffins, scones, cinnamon rolls, brownies, biscotti and delicious desserts.
Port City Java® makes some of the healthiest smoothies on the planet. Our all-natural smoothies are 100% pure fruit with no ice... a pound of fruit! We have a wide variety of smoothies to choose from...
Port City Java® is famous for our savorliscious cold drinks. From Slush'n Joe™ to the Mocha Shake, you're going to want to try one of these coffee delicacies. And don't forget that Port City Java® is the home of the 3-shot espresso drink.
There really aren't that many coffeehouses that actually serve great food, but now you know of at least one. Port City Java® offers incredible hot sandwiches from the Panini Grill, wraps, healthy snacks , salads, soups and more!
Training & Support
A Port City Java® Franchise offers its franchisee the following:- Use of the trademark Port City Java® name.
- Proprietary coffee products from our Port City Java® Roasting Facility. As a result, our franchisees can be assured of Freshly Roasted Coffees, which are procured from estates worldwide and roasted by our Roast Master to Port City Java® specifications.
- Corporate Purchasing Power and National Accounts with Vendors, relieving the Franchisee of having to negotiate.
- Equipment and Furniture Specifications and approved vendors.
- Interior designs, including space layout, complementing colors, and a designed atmosphere.
- In house Baking Program, generating fresh products with less waste.
- Manuals, providing instructions for procedures, recipes and marketing.
- Training. We require initial 21 day training. In addition, phone consultation and email consultation is available.
- On going product development. Whether it’s our Slush'n Joe™, or Coffee House Classics Sandwich Program, we are constantly developing new products and programs for our Franchisees, allowing Franchisees to devote full time to operations.
- Total Support. We will never forget the Port City Java® Brand belongs to all of us! We are only as successful as our Franchisees.
Why Port City Java?
Since 1995 Port City Java® has been constantly defining and perfecting its Café Concept. We have an “All Day Approach” to our business. We have based our concept on 3 main pillars, with the goal of generating sales throughout the entire day, everyday.- Fresh Roasted Coffee and on site Baked Pastries.
- Hand crafted smoothies and juices from our Fresh Juice Bar.
- Hot Panini Sandwiches from our Panini Grill and soups and salads.
By offering products that the customers desire throughout the day and evening, we aim to generate revenues throughout the entire day.
Are You a Good Fit for Port City Java?
Background & Experience Requirements- Credit worthiness
- Financially capable to properly fund and execute the franchise
- Character background that is above reproach
- Computer literate
- Small business management experience
- Food-service experience which includes unit level responsibility
- Owner-operator or successful multi-unit management history
- Passive, “investment” or “remote” primary ownership is not allowed
- Local market knowledge & expertise
Personal Attributes
- Excellent communications skills
- Strong leadership and people development skills
- Ability to manage finances
- Understanding of dedication and devotion necessary to succeed
- Energetic and professional
- Must love working with and for people (guests)
- Share Brand alignment with Port City Java
- Respectable appearance and good physical health
- Enthusiastic, dynamic, and self-motivated
- Must be long-term oriented
Financial & Development Requirements
- In new markets, commitment for at least two cafés
- $200,000 minimum liquid assets per café
- $500,000 minimum net worth per café, exclusive of home
- Personal finances cannot be exclusively dependent on café revenues
- No more than 60% of start-up costs can be leveraged
