Kahala Coffee Traders is a U.S.-based coffeehouse franchise known for premium espresso, brewed coffee, and tea beverages. It was launched in 2011 and operates under Kahala Franchising, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Kahala Brands Inc., which is part of MTY Food Group.
Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the franchisor entity was established in 2008. Kahala Coffee Traders began franchising in 2011, offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to operate under a recognizable and trusted brand in the coffee sector.
The franchise sells a wide variety of hot, iced, and espresso-based drinks, including its signature Kona-blend coffee, European espresso beverages, frappes, teas, and light snacks such as pastries, oatmeal bowls, sandwiches, and parfaits.
Kahala Coffee Traders stands out by offering a fast-casual café experience focused on quality and efficiency.
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.
Kahala Coffee Traders offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Kiddie Academy® Franchise (if you are purchasing your Kiddie Academy facility).
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Kahala Coffee Traders provides a comprehensive set of training programs to ensure that franchisees and their staff are well-prepared to operate the business efficiently:
Kahala Coffee Traders does not offer territory protection to its franchisees. The franchise agreement grants rights only to a specific approved location and explicitly states that the franchisee will not receive an exclusive territory.
This means that the franchisee may face competition from other Kahala Coffee Traders franchisees, company-owned outlets, or affiliated brands under the same ownership.
Additionally, franchisees are not provided with any option, right of first refusal, or any rights to acquire additional franchises within any area. The franchisor retains the authority to establish other franchised or company-owned locations wherever it deems appropriate.
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