Open a Franchise Store
Thank you for your interest in opening an Aroma Espresso Bar.
Aroma Espresso Bar develops primarily through single-franchise stores.
We believe that in a wholly owned franchise the proprietor is fully invested in the brand and committed to hands-on management. This assures the superior food and beverages, clean and friendly environment, and topnotch service for which Aroma is known. Your involvement translates into better customer experiences, increased brand loyalty, and maximization of profits for all stakeholders.
Aroma provides you with a team of advisors to ensure that brand integrity and our reputation for quality are properly maintained in each and every Aroma Espresso Bar location. In some cases Aroma will consider franchising multiple locations to one owner in a particular market (typically a city or county). In this case, the franchisee must be very well capitalized, committed, and skilled in order to meet our aggressive development schedule.
Aroma provides a compelling business opportunity by offering an attractive package that includes a great product and a strong brand. We are seeking franchise candidates who will demonstrate a commitment to the Aroma Espresso Bar brand values, help maintain and improve the quality of our products, provide excellent customer service, and preserve our brand name and company standards.
Financial Terms
• Initial franchise fee: $55,000
• Royalties: typically 7% of sales (paid monthly)
*The materials on this website regarding the Aroma Espresso Bar franchise opportunity are for general information only and are not intended to be a franchise offer to anyone accessing this site. Offers are made only after delivery of an effective Franchise Disclosure Document in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
The estimated initial investment required to build and open an Aroma Espresso Bar restaurant varies by the size and location of the facility, pre-opening expenses, and construction costs.
|
Type of expenditure |
Amount (Low-High) |
Method of payment |
When due |
Payment is made to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Initial Franchise Fee |
$55,000 |
Lump Sum |
As Required by Franchise Agreement |
Aroma |
|
Security Deposit and Rent (first 3 months) |
$0 to $180,000 |
As Provided in Lease or Sublease |
As Required by Lease or Sublease |
If a Lease, the Landlord. If a Sublease, Aroma or Affiliate |
|
Design, Architect and Engineers |
$32,000 to $60,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
General Contractor |
$20,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Contractor |
|
Leasehold Improvements |
$250,000 to $775,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Contractor |
|
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment |
$100,000 to $250,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
Signage |
$10,000 to $15,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
Computer Hardware and Software |
$15,000 to $25,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
Initial Training |
$10,000 to $25,000 |
Lump Sum |
When Incurred |
Suppliers |
|
Grand Opening Expenses |
$500 to $5000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
Initial Inventory of Aroma Products |
$10,000 to $15,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Aroma Trade Company |
|
Other Products and Supplies |
$5,000 to $15,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
Professional Services |
$5,000 to $15,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Lawyers; Accountants |
|
Liquor License, Other Business Licenses and Permits |
Varies |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Government Agencies; Your Attorneys or Other third party |
|
Insurance and Other Prepaid Expenses |
$5,000 to $10,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
Additional Funds for the Initial Phase (approximately 3 months) |
$10,000 to $30,000 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
$527,500 to $1,495,000 |
|
|
|
When choosing a site for your Aroma Espresso Bar, key factors are:
• Traffic - Foot traffic in urban areas (the more, the better), or car traffic in suburban areas.
• Household income - median $65K.
• Size – Ideally 1600-2500 square feet. In dense urban centers (such as Midtown Manhattan) 1200 square feet is acceptable.
• Visibility - Corner locations or locations with high visibility are preferred.
• Frontage - Minimum of 25 feet in a city environment. In malls, adequate space for tables and chairs outside storefront is preferable.
Trade areas:
• Downtown – Dense urban areas with a very strong office presence and foot traffic.
• Neighborhood – Hip and trendy spots in busy neighborhood streets, preferably with patio space.
• Malls and Shopping Centers – Busy, high-end, well maintained malls, strip malls, and shopping centers.
• Campus – On or near large college and university campuses.
• Main Street – Clean, high-end main streets of a small city or suburb.
• Tourist Area – In the vicinity of major tourist attractions.
• Nightlife – In an area with a strong nighttime atmosphere and presence.
Training
Comprehensive 6 month training program in Miami.
Employee training program.
Location
Market analysis.
Site selection.
Lease review.
Building
Site plan review and comments.
Consultant assistance.
General contractor support and construction site visits.
Construction bid review and comments.
Design services.
Opening
Corporate opening team.
Profit and Loss benchmarking, and information sharing.
Field support.
Purchasing updates and supplier coordination.
Continual operations training and inspection.
Marketing
Access to developed marketing and advertising programs.
Local marketing assistance.
Aroma provides a compelling business opportunity by offering an attractive package that includes a great product and a strong brand. We are seeking franchise candidates who will demonstrate a commitment to the Aroma Espresso Bar brand values, help maintain and improve the quality of our products, provide excellent customer service, and preserve our brand name and company standards.
Financial Terms
• Initial franchise fee: $55,000
• Royalties: typically 7% of sales (paid monthly)
*The materials on this website regarding the Aroma Espresso Bar franchise opportunity are for general information only and are not intended to be a franchise offer to anyone accessing this site. Offers are made only after delivery of an effective Franchise Disclosure Document in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
The estimated initial investment required to build and open an Aroma Espresso Bar restaurant varies by the size and location of the facility, pre-opening expenses, and construction costs.
|
Type of expenditure |
Amount (Low-High) |
Method of payment |
When due |
Payment is made to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Initial Franchise Fee |
$55,000 |
Lump Sum |
As Required by Franchise Agreement |
Aroma |
|
Security Deposit and Rent (first 3 months) |
$0 to $180,000 |
As Provided in Lease or Sublease |
As Required by Lease or Sublease |
If a Lease, the Landlord. If a Sublease, Aroma or Affiliate |
|
Design, Architect and Engineers |
$32,000 to $60,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
General Contractor |
$20,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Contractor |
|
Leasehold Improvements |
$250,000 to $775,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Contractor |
|
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment |
$100,000 to $250,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
Signage |
$10,000 to $15,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
Computer Hardware and Software |
$15,000 to $25,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
Initial Training |
$10,000 to $25,000 |
Lump Sum |
When Incurred |
Suppliers |
|
Grand Opening Expenses |
$500 to $5000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
Initial Inventory of Aroma Products |
$10,000 to $15,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Aroma Trade Company |
|
Other Products and Supplies |
$5,000 to $15,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
Professional Services |
$5,000 to $15,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Lawyers; Accountants |
|
Liquor License, Other Business Licenses and Permits |
Varies |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Government Agencies; Your Attorneys or Other third party |
|
Insurance and Other Prepaid Expenses |
$5,000 to $10,000 |
As Arranged |
As Arranged |
Suppliers |
|
Additional Funds for the Initial Phase (approximately 3 months) |
$10,000 to $30,000 |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
$527,500 to $1,495,000 |
|
|
|
When choosing a site for your Aroma Espresso Bar, key factors are:
• Traffic - Foot traffic in urban areas (the more, the better), or car traffic in suburban areas.
• Household income - median $65K.
• Size – Ideally 1600-2500 square feet. In dense urban centers (such as Midtown Manhattan) 1200 square feet is acceptable.
• Visibility - Corner locations or locations with high visibility are preferred.
• Frontage - Minimum of 25 feet in a city environment. In malls, adequate space for tables and chairs outside storefront is preferable.
Trade areas:
• Downtown – Dense urban areas with a very strong office presence and foot traffic.
• Neighborhood – Hip and trendy spots in busy neighborhood streets, preferably with patio space.
• Malls and Shopping Centers – Busy, high-end, well maintained malls, strip malls, and shopping centers.
• Campus – On or near large college and university campuses.
• Main Street – Clean, high-end main streets of a small city or suburb.
• Tourist Area – In the vicinity of major tourist attractions.
• Nightlife – In an area with a strong nighttime atmosphere and presence.
Training
Comprehensive 6 month training program.
Employee training program.
Continuing education classes.
Location
Market analysis.
Site selection.
Lease review.
Building
Site plan review and comments.
Consultant assistance.
General contractor support and construction site visits.
Construction bid review and comments.
Design services.
Opening
Corporate opening team.
Profit and Loss benchmarking, and information sharing.
Field support.
Purchasing updates and supplier coordination.
Continual operations training and inspection.
Marketing
Access to developed marketing and advertising programs.
Local marketing assistance.
