The first coffee franchise that you might want to consider and the one that requires the smallest investment is the kiosk. This is a very small venture for your investment dollar that doesn't promise the eye glazing profits that some of the larger franchise stores present but does at least offer an affordable entrance into the world of franchise ownership. By purchasing one adding another to your portfolio once you get the first up and running you have the potential to add more to your investment portfolio and build a substantial income.

The walk in coffee shop requires a more substantial investment. The options are to offer freshly brewed coffee to guests who enter as well as a few snacks that compliment coffee and quite possibly some coffee for your customers to carry home for their brewing pleasure. These little hot spots are not as comfy cozy as most coffee bistros are coffee houses but tend to turn a nice tidy profit for those that are willing to make the investment.

How to compare one coffee franchise to others

Start up fees. Different coffee franchises will have different requirements for building space, design, dcor, equipment, inventory, and other associated fees in order to begin your business. Make a list of all the franchises you are interested in purchasing, the fees involved in starting the business, and what is included in those fees as well as what other money you may need to come up with on the front end of your business venture.

Decide which issues are most important to you and which franchise opportunity is most likely to offer all the things you are looking for your investment. That will be the best possible choice though you might want to keep a top 3 list in case something falls through in the process.

Things to look for

Is there a location nearby from which you can sample the product? It would be a shame to buy into a coffee franchise only to discover you don't really care for the coffee. It's very difficult to enthusiastically sell and promote a product you do not believe in. With this in mind make sure you've sampled the coffee and other items that your coffee franchise business is going to carry before buying in.

There are many things that different franchises do differently. Find out exactly what the franchise company you are considering offers its franchise owners as incentive and compare to other coffee franchises you are considering. You might find that one is heads and shoulders above the rest and that is the one you'll want to do business with. A few extra steps in the beginning save time and aggravation later.

Why are they so popular?

Low Investment. While this certainly isn't true of all coffee franchises there are many emerging coffee franchises that allow business owners to invest in their franchises and build upon the capital of their good names for well under one hundred thousand dollars. In the world of franchises this is huge with more popular franchises selling in excess of one million dollars for the first restaurant or store.

Pop Culture Appeal. I mentioned above that coffee houses, stores, and cafes have become a part of pop culture. This is appealing to many would be business or franchise owners and a huge reason that the coffee franchise has become prominent across the country in big towns and small communities alike. It is an opportunity to become a part of the popular culture of a generation and that is the sort of momentum that many business owners would love the opportunity to capitalize upon.