FAQs

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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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