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Beyond Business– It’s a Passion.
The Blenz Experience
Our Blenz Franchise Partners embrace a passion-driven lifestyle. We look for proactive leaders who are eager to dive into the day-to-day life of their café, cultivating it with the tenderness and attention it deserves.
Blenz is for those who want to be more than just owners; it’s for those who want to be active participants in their business’ story.
Our Promise,
Your Commitment.
A Delight in Every Cup
At Blenz, we have a promise to our guests that they will be left with a lasting smile and a warm glow in their souls after every visit.
With your commitment to this philosophy, we will truly achieve our overriding goal of bringing communities around the globe together in a welcoming environment to enjoy our handcrafted beverages and retail products.
Our Values, Your Lifestyle.
Making Connections is Rewarding
Our Support, Your Success.
Becoming a Blenz Franchise Partner is not possible without a great team to help put the pieces in the right places.
Brand
With a brand story that burst into life 30+ years ago, we have a wealth of brand history that is recognized not only in the communities we operate in but also nationally and globally.
Marketing
With a remarkable team of marketing experts leading the way, you can be confident that your upcoming product launch and brand marketing strategies are all taken care of. We also supply all the essential tools and offer tailored support to assist you in your community engagement initiatives.
Franchise Business Advisors
Our dedicated team of FBA’s don’t police, bully or belittle our franchise partners. They work with you as individuals to understand operational challenges and how we can overcome them together.
Training
Our unique training program is tailored to cultivate your entrepreneurial spirit, guiding you from the basics to mastery within three years.
Leasing
Our real estate team is constantly with their ear to the ground making sure to get you the best prime real estate for you to cultivate your new business. Plus you’ll never worry about landlord negotiating as we will handle this on your behalf always getting you the best deal possible.
Resiliance
We demonstrate remarkable resilience through economic challenges. Amid pandemics and global economic downturns, we managed to adapt and thrive by fostering strong community relationships and prioritizing sustainable practices.
Minimum Requirements
Operating a Blenz café requires an entrepreneurial spirit, passion, and relentless dedication. Here’s what we look for in prospective candidates.
Compassionate Character
You enjoy being with your fellow human and love to learn their stories and journeys in life.
Commitment
Full-time, hands-on, day-to-day ownership and operation of the business
Leader of People
You inspire your teams and colleagues that would work with you. You aid their growth and dedicate time to their well-being.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
You don’t need to be a business master with years of experience but a hunger to learn and succeed in business is key.
Financial Requirements
$150,000 in non-borrowed, unencumbered cash or liquid assets.
Total investment: $250,000 to $550,000.
If you feel you are not qualified, support options are available. Let’s talk!
Clean Background & Financial History
No criminal records. No bankruptcy.
Our Growing Markets
Opportunities are Brewing
Interested in opening a store in one of the provinces? Or are you interested in Area Development? We would love to hear from you!
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Testimonials
Hear from the Franchise Partners themselves about their own personal journeys
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“Opening a Blenz Coffee Franchise has been a great fit for me and my family. I have the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance and am proud to be able to serve delicious coffee and baked goods to my community. My cup is full!”
Jennifer, Franchise Partner of Blenz in Fort St. John
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“Blenz Coffee provides a great opportunity for someone with a proven business model and a passion for assisting Franchise Partners in achieving their goals. Management assists every Franchise Partner and makes the coffee shop a success. Blenz according to me stands for great quality beverages and amazing work culture. I am very fortunate to be a part of this prestigious brand.”
Efan, Franchise Partner of Blenz in HOpe Centre (North Vancouver, BC) and Blenz on Anderson Way Drive Thru (Vernon, BC)
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“From the moment I joined the Blenz family, I felt right at home. The experience and training supplied by the operations and marketing teams alongside the accounting support were all world-class. I’m already working with the team on opening more locations, and I can not wait.”
Jay, Franchise Partner of Blenz in Steveston Village (Richmond, BC)
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“The innovation and creativity of Blenz products are what makes us unique. We serve the best quality drinks in the coffee industry. And we can get to know our customers on a personal level which creates a real sense of community in our store. People feel at home here, and that has made the experience rewarding and worthwhile.”
Aman and Amrit, Franchise Partners of Blenz in Westbrook Village (Vancouver, BC)
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“I have been a part of the Blenz Team since 2011! It was my first job and I had never felt so welcomed into the working world. The owners, staff and customers became like family in no time. Once I decided that being a part of this franchise never felt like ‘work’, I knew I needed to step up my game and make a career out of it considering how happy I was while I was there. I had the best time staying in Vancouver for the training with HQ, each individual there is looking out for you and wants nothing but success for you and your future with Blenz. Team members from HQ have come down to my store and assisted me with hiring, training, and advertising my store all around town. They are an incredible group of people to work with, they listen and work with each franchisee to ensure they are content and things are running smoothly at each store. I have owned my store for just over 3 years now and am excited for the rest of my continued future with Blenz.”
Ashlyn, Top Franchise Partner of 2022, Franchise Partner of Blenz in Penticton
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“Blenz Coffee is a great platform for me to achieve what I want. I strongly believe that a coffee shop is not just selling coffee or food, but an overall friendly and warm experience for all our customers. Coffee and food are just a way for us to deliver this experience. Blenz Coffee provides great quality drinks and is a well-known coffee brand within British Columbia, so all I have to focus on is how to provide exceptional customer service to all my customers. It’s been a wonderful journey since I join this team, and I wish you will feel the same way too.”
Tommy, Franchise Partner of Blenz in Maple Ridge
Franchising FAQs
Here are some of the most common questions people ask about franchising with Blenz so you can get answers quickly.
Thank you for your interest in franchising with Blenz Coffee! We encourage you to read more about the current franchise opportunities on our Franchise page. When you are ready, you are welcome to request more information by filling in the form to express your interest in franchising with Blenz.
Blenz franchise candidates are required to have at least $150,000 in non-borrowed, unencumbered cash or liquid assets. Candidates are also required to have a minimum net worth of $400,000.
The total investment for an individual store varies by location and generally ranges from $250,000-$550,000. This provides you with a turn-key Blenz location including site construction, equipment, signage, furniture, training and franchise fees.
We recommend contacting your preferred financial institution. We would be happy to support you by communicating with your Financial Advisor if required.
The initial Blenz training program is four weeks. The training is both classroom and a Blenz store setting. Additional grand opening and ongoing support is provided.
The initial franchise fee is $35,000. Royalties are 8% of gross revenue, and brand contribution funds are 2% of gross revenue.
Yes. In fact, we have several multi-unit Franchise Partners in the system currently. We do generally recommend that Franchise Partners begin with one Blenz location for at least 18 months. You can apply for multiple stores thereafter.
The profitability of your Blenz store depends on a variety of factors. These include the passion you bring to operating the business and the time and attention you commit to your business’ success.
Yes, not a problem! We will fully train you to operate your Blenz store.
The timing of the process will vary, depending on each situation. In general, you can expect your candidacy to take 3 – 12 months.
For a site to be approved, our Real Estate department must analyze each potential location to ensure it meets Blenz’s established criteria. Our Real Estate department has over 25 years of experience in approving successful sites for Blenz locations.
In addition to the comprehensive training, you will receive prior to opening your store, the Blenz Store Support Centre will provide you with ongoing support with operations, finance, supply chain management and marketing. You will be assigned an experienced Operations Advisor who will act as the central point of contact to help with every support you may need.
If you’re interested in moving forward in the process of becoming a Blenz franchise owner, please complete the contact form by clicking the “Request Info” button. After submitting this form, our franchise team will email you to set up an introductory phone conversation. In this call, we can provide you with information on locations we’ve secured, and more on the franchise process while also getting to know you.
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