30 Reasons to Own a Cuppy's Franchise

The industry estimates that there are more than 25,000 coffee and smoothie stores in the United States. Compare that to Rome where there are at least 20,000 coffee vendors.
The specialty coffee and smoothie industries' combined revenues are estimated to be in excess of $11.7 billion in 2007.
Starbucks® is the market leader in the coffee industry with over 10,000 stores worldwide. Starbucks® does not franchise.
Cafés derive 10% of sales from food, 4% of sales from merchandise.
The best national chain stores generate more than $1 million dollars per year while the typical regional chain stores generate $500,000 and independent owned mom & pop stores generate $200,000 in annual sales.
The specialty coffee market grew over 40% between 2000 & 2005.
The number of coffee shops grew 70% between 2000 & 2005. Thank you Starbucks® for creating the market!
The number of Stand Alone Drive-Thru only stores increased 20% between 2005 and 2006. Thank you Cuppy's for leading the way!
Cuppy's has more stand alone dual drive-thru franchisees than any other company in the United States.
Cuppy's currently ranks in the top national coffee & smoothie chains, with 83 stores open and another 83 in the construction process.
As of October 2007, 122 additional Cuppy's franchisees and licensees are currently acquiring A+ or A level real estate locations. The majority of these will be open by the end of 2008.
Cuppy's current customers range in age between 18 and 45 years old.
In 2006, Cuppy's fastest growing customer segment of 18 to 24 year-olds increased by more than 35%. This segment spends $150 billion a year and has $100 a week of disposable income.
The average coffee café is between 1200 and 1600sq ft.
55% of all coffee cafés include a drive-thru window.
Approximately 60% of coffee cafés in the U.S. come with Wi-Fi. ALL Cuppy's cafés come Wi-Fi.
The global coffee industry employs more than 20 million people.
The profit margin for retail specialty coffee products is about 70%.
Coffee shop workers make approximately $8 per hour in the U.S.
The typical coffee shop has one manager and 6 to 15 workers.
Cuppy's now has franchisees in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and South Africa.
Everyday Americans drink more than 300 million cups of coffee.
In 2006, 16% of the adult American population enjoyed a daily cup of specialty coffee.
In 2006, approximately 79% of the adult American population consumed specialty coffee beverages.
Coffee continues to be the number two commodity behind crude oil
70% of adults rate quality coffee and a convenient location as the most important characteristics of a coffee shop.
40% of adults rate friendly and knowledgeable staff as the most important characteristics of a coffee shop.
35% of adults rate variety of drinks as most important characteristic.
26% of adults rate price as the most important characteristic.
Cuppy's convenient locations serve award winning coffee and 100% all-natural fruit smoothies with the ability to price below competitors!