Cafe2U - Coffee Franchise

Join the UK’s Number One Mobile Coffee Franchise

Cafe2U delivers fresh espresso coffee and great food to businesses, events and functions.

Cafe2U offers opportunities for small business entrepreneurs to own their successful mobile coffee business without overheads like landlords, rent or staff.

Over twenty years operating experience and more than 85 UK based franchise partners, Cafe2U’s expertise is both extensive and proven.

The franchise model is based on weekday success, with franchise partners able to increase this regular revenue through event and function work. You can balance your lifestyle and business goals; whether you aspire to operate a single van or to build a multi-van business, Cafe2U have the proven formula to get you there.

You will be 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 their branded products are made with only top-quality ingredients to ensure that the food and beverages served are of the highest standard.

Training and Support That’s Second to None

Cafe2U make sure you have the tools for success. In March 2009, the Cafe2U Acceleration Package was launched. This is a four-week training and support program for all new Cafe2U Franchise Partners which ensures your business gets off to a flying start.

The 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 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!

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. In January/ February Cafe2U holds its Annual Conference where Franchise Partners from around the UK and Ireland gather for a motivating learning and networking weekend.

What Cafe2U look for in a Franchise Owner

Like any business, owning and operating a successful Cafe2U franchise requires 100% commitment. With this in mind you are encouraged to carefully consider the following important points whilst you conduct your due diligence:

• 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.

Financial Information

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

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

You may qualify for a Government backed Business Start-Up Scheme which allows you to borrow up to £25,000, without investing any money of your own. This figure doubles, if there is two Directors. Cafe2U are more than happy to discuss this option in more detail with you.

Prime Franchise Territories Are Available Across The UK.

Cafe2U have a unique territory-mapping program based on a sample of existing territories. This allows them to provide you with an exclusive territory, which they know will provide a customer base sufficient for 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.

Your Next Steps

If this information has ignited your entrepreneurial fire and Cafe2U looks like the right fit for you, get in touch with us today for an informal chat.