Cafe2U

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Cafe2U is the UK’s leading mobile coffee franchise system, delivering fresh espresso coffee and great food to businesses, events and functions. Cafe2U is a member of the British Franchise Association and has over 85 franchisees in the UK.

Cafe2U… The UK’s Leading Mobile Coffee Franchise

In the fast-growing coffee industry, Cafe2U offers opportunities for small business entrepreneurs to own their successful mobile coffee business without the hassles of landlords, rent or staff. With over twenty years' operating experience, our expertise is both extensive and proven.

The Cafe2U business model is based on weekday success, with our franchise partners able to increase this regular revenue through event and function work, so you can balance your lifestyle and business goals. Whether your aspirations are to operate a single van or to build a multi-van business, Cafe2U have the proven formula to help you achieve your goals.

Each Cafe2U franchise owner is equipped with a state-of-the-art all-electric mobile café fully compliant with all Food Safety and Local Government requirements.

Cafe2U's exclusive coffee blend is roasted to a unique recipe that uses only the finest beans. All Cafe2U branded products are made with only top-quality ingredients to ensure that the food and beverages served are of the highest standard.

Earning Potential

Exactly how much you can expect to earn from your franchise can vary a great deal due to a wide variety of factors. However, after more than 20 years we are very confident that the Cafe2U business model has great potential for bringing you a substantial return on your investment within a short space of time.

Based on our existing franchisees’ performance, you can reasonably expect:

• A return on your investment within 1 year
• Proven turnover of up to £120,000 per annum
• Net profits between 40% and 50%
• Proven profitable and cash flow positive from Year 1

Every van in our network typically turns over at least £350 per day, with top performers seeing sales in excess of £550 per day. This is based on just a single van, of course, and many of our franchisees are now expanding to multiple vans and enjoy the extra profits which come with them.

What Cafe2U look for in a Franchise Owner

There is no one type of person who makes for a great Cafe2U partner, but we are interested in so much more than just selling franchises. Cafe2U want to build a network of like-minded partners who they can work closely with to build your respective businesses. Which is why there are certain characteristics they are looking for in future franchisees:

• What’s your motivation for wanting to join the Cafe2U team?
• Consider any lifestyle and income implications of owning and operating your own Cafe2U franchise
• Assess if your financial situation supports the establishment of a Cafe2U franchise.
• Ensure you have the desire to be the very best in mobile coffee.
  

Benefits of being a Cafe2U Franchise Partner

• No % royalty – Fixed weekly fee.
• Low initial investment.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Booming industry – according to the British Coffee Association; in the UK, we now drink approximately 98 million cups of coffee per day.
• High profit margins PLUS High level of daily repeat business.
• Ongoing support and training.

Training and Support

At Cafe2U our training and support is second to none. We make sure you have the tools for success. In March 2009, the Cafe2U Acceleration Package was launched. This four-week training and support program for all new Cafe2U Franchise Partners ensures that your business gets off to a flying start.

The Cafe2U Acceleration Training and Launch Programme provides new Franchise Partners with:

1-week of classroom training, incorporating:

• Professional barista training
• Safe food handling (HACCP Certification)
• Food management systems
• Franchise Partner training manuals
• Business operations manuals
• Business development manual
• Launch promotional pack
• Business management training
• Local area market training

1-week Franchise Partner (in territory) pre-work conducted under supervision of the Franchise Development Manager (FDM) – a personal coach and mentor to help you get up and running

2-weeks in territory launch program with a Franchise Development Manager to fast track the development of the business

2 weeks of minimum £300 per day Franchise Partner Revenue Guarantee.

Best of all, your till will be ringing and your customer base will start to build! Read more HERE

The FDM is always available for help and visits each Franchise Partner quarterly to document success and plan improvements and growth. Franchise Partners are supplied with a local area marketing toolkit and in January/ February Cafe2U holds its Annual Conference where Franchise Partners from around the UK and Ireland gather for a motivating weekend of learning and networking.

Financial Information

Our franchise fee (excluding your vehicle) starts from just £20,950 plus vat; which includes your exclusive territory licence, training, launch and marketing pack.

Your Cafe2U all-electric mobile café and all your equipment can be funded over 3, 4 or 5 years. We can assist you in arranging finance (subject to finance approval) so your personal investment can be as low as £20,000.

You could even qualify for a Government backed Business Start-Up Scheme which would allow you to borrow up to £25,000 without investing any money of your own. This figure doubles, if the business has two Directors. We are more than happy to discuss this option in more detail with you.

Franchise Territories

We have a unique territory-mapping program based on a sample of existing territories. This allows us to provide you with an exclusive Cafe2U territory, which we know will provide a customer base sufficient for the needs of a successful franchise.

Exclusive territories allow you to choose your area and never compete with other Cafe2U Franchise Partners. With Cafe2U, your neighbours are your teammates, not your competition.

Prime territories are available across the UK.