Frequently Asked
Questions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Everything you wanted to know
about owning a Brewed Awakening Cafe
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Are you seeking owner operators or executive owners?
Great question! We want our owners to be actively involved even if they hire a manager to oversee day-to-day operations. Franchise owners will focus on marketing, business development and management. Learn more 
Can I own more than one café?
Yes. We believe some owners will operate multiple units. We offer discounts on initial franchise fees for owners who commit up front to more than one. Inquire Today
How much space do I need for this café?
Between 1,000 and 1,300 square feet for our “traditional” model and 1,700 to 2,400 for a metro location with a drive thru. We will help you to evaluate a variety of site criteria including traffic counts, demographics and construction options to help you evaluate real estate for your Brewed Awakening Cafes location. Learn more
How long does it take to open?
You should be able to open in 6 to 9 months, depending on how quickly you complete the pre-opening steps and training. Inquire Today
How many employees are needed to operate the café?
Typically between 3 and 8 full time and part time employees per shift. Learn more
What are the startup costs and what do they include?
Investment Table Startup funding includes the initial franchise fee and other estimated costs such as 3rd party professional fees, insurance, equipment, furniture, initial marketing and 3-months of working capital.
Am I financially qualified?
Please visit 3rd party financial pre-qualifier: www.benetrends.com
How much will the business make in a year?
We will be able to share our Financial Performance Representation, called an Item 19, in our Franchise Disclosure Document which highlights affiliate performance and history. This can be a useful tool to help you evaluate the revenue potential of your individual business. Inquire Today
More questions, answered.
A few more things owners often ask us.
What is the primary focus coffee or food?
Our primary focus is on both food and coffee. Both make up who we are and where we are going.
Do you offer seasonal menus?
Yes! we offer seasonal drink specials with occasional food items rolled out for permanent placement on the menus throughout the year. We do have more drink specials than food specials presently.
Do you offer delivery?
We do on occasion deliver catering orders or if a special request is made for delivery ahead of time. We do strive to go above and beyond for the customer experience. We do not have dedicated delivery vehicles currently.
Do you partner with 3rd party delivery services?
Yes! we offer delivery through third part platforms we are partnered with Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc.
What would be the ideal owner?
The ideal owner is a self-starter, entrepreneurial, loves to work hard, shares our same core values and is dedicated to growing the brand and in it.
Do you have a team to support franchisees?
We do have a support team in place and are expanding that support team as the brand grows. We are with our franchisees 100 percent of the way. If they succeed and flourish, then we do as well. Owning your own café is a big investment and shift in lifestyle. We are there for support in that transition.
How long is training, is any of this virtual?
Our training is 80 plus hours and detailed in the operations manual. You will spend many hours learning our systems. The training is done on site in our stores. We feel the best way is to be there in person. The training is like taking a drink of water through a fire hose and it’s best done in person in real time.
What is your POS?
The POS we presently have specified is through our vetted partner Square