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When choosing a franchise you need to ask yourself the following questions.
How established is the franchisor? Do they have a proven track record?
Our franchising team has been successfully franchising since 1985, and offers a full array of professional support services to partner in your success.
There are many coffee shops and smoothie franchises to choose from, but nu-Vibe™ is different. Unlike other franchises that specialize in either coffee or smoothies and know a little bit about the other, we are experts at both. nu-Vibe™ offers the highest quality products with only 100% natural ingredients. A great feature of the nu-Vibe™ system is that because we offer full lines of both specialty coffees and smoothies our sales stay very consistent all year.
According to the National Coffee Association's National Coffee Drinking Trends 2007 study (published 4/5/2007), "Coffee consumption among the U.S. adult population has increased for three straight years, moving from 49 percent in 2004 to 57 percent this year. Coffee drinking among those 18 to 24 reached a record high at 37 percent of that age group this year. That's up 6 percentage points from last year. The figure represents a fourth consecutive annual increase. Daily coffee consumption among those ages 40 to 59 and 60 and over also increased to record levels from 2006 to 2007, at 61 percent and 74 percent, respectively. Consumption among 25- to 39-year-olds dropped from 47 percent in 2006 to 44 percent this year, but remained ahead of prior years back to 2002."
Mintel International Group Ltd. (consumer, media and market research) published the following on 2/22/2007 regarding smoothies: "Sales of smoothies in the US have rocketed over the past five years. The market for made-to-order and packaged smoothies last year reached $2 billion, shooting up 80 percent from 2002."
David Lockwood, director of Mintel Reports said, "Consumers are attracted to smoothies because they are seen as a healthier option to most sweets and on-the-go meals."
nu-Vibe™ provides the following services to its franchisees:
Financing assistance after the agreement is executed
With nu-Vibe™ you have five different restaurant types that can all be customized to fit the needs of your market. You are not just purchasing an independent franchise; you are joining a team of experts that are committed to your success.
We have thoroughly researched the industry and developed a cost structure that is the most competitive in the industry. We encourage you to continue researching the industry to see that our franchise is truly the most affordable.
The nu-Vibe™ franchise success is due to a proven business practice in an exciting and growing industry.
Our franchisees enjoy these benefits for their business:
Site Selection. nu-Vibe™ utilizes a nationally recognized real estate firm to provide assistance in site selection and lease negotiations at no additional cost to you!
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1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
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