Gloria Jean's Coffees was established in 1979 by Gloria Jean Kvetko in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The company’s headquarters have since moved to Castle Hill, Sydney, Australia, reflecting a notable shift in its geographic and managerial focus. The brand's decision to franchise has been instrumental in its swift growth both within the United States and globally.
Known for its extensive array of specialty coffee drinks, Gloria Jean's Coffees offers flavored coffees, espresso beverages, cold brews, and various teas. Additionally, many locations provide a variety of food options, including pastries, sandwiches, and wraps, appealing to a wide range of customer preferences.
What sets Gloria Jean's Coffees apart from its competitors is its unwavering dedication to quality and personalized service within a lively and inviting store environment.
The brand upholds values of integrity and trust in its partnerships, a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation, and a culture filled with joy and passion. Moreover, Gloria Jean's emphasizes sustainability, responsibly sourcing coffee beans to support both the workers and the environment.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Gloria Jean's Coffees offers 4 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a GLORIA JEAN’S COFFEES store with drive‐thru franchise.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Initial Training: Prior to launching a Gloria Jean's Coffees store, franchisees (or designated Managing Owners) undergo an extensive training program provided by the franchisor. This comprehensive training equips them with the essential skills and knowledge for efficient store operation. The program includes a Franchise Partner Induction Program, typically lasting 10 days, with the possibility of additional days based on performance. This is followed by at least a week of structured training at a franchisor-designated operating store.
Costs Associated with Training: While the franchisor covers the cost of the training itself, the franchisee is responsible for all expenses incurred by the trainees.
Ongoing and Refresher Training: Franchisees may be required to participate in refresher, ongoing, or new training sessions aimed at correcting, improving, and enhancing store operations.
Meetings and Conferences: In addition to training, franchisees must attend all mandatory annual and other meetings, conventions, and conference calls. These gatherings ensure franchisees are in sync with the brand's vision and operational standards.
Franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory and may encounter competition from various sources, including other franchisees, franchisor-owned outlets, and other distribution channels or competitive brands managed by the franchisor.
Protected Territory: If a franchisee's Gloria Jean's Coffees Store is situated in a street or non-mall location, they are granted a "Protected Territory." This protection ensures that the franchisor will not open or franchise another Gloria Jean's Coffees Store within a one-half (1/2) mile radius of the franchisee's store. However, this territorial protection is contingent upon the franchisee's full compliance with the franchise agreement.
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