Monday, October 8, 2012

Success With A Coffee Shop Franchise In Alberta

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By Doris Rivas


Alberta loves its coffee. Thus, there are many people currently running a coffee shop franchise in Alberta. The streets of Calgary and Edmonton are full of places offering all sorts of bean-based creations. Whether your favorite is an espresso con panna, a cappuccino or just a regular mug of quality, Alberta has it all.

The concept of franchising goes back decades. It has become particularly prominent in the food and drink sector. The main reason for this is that it allows a well-run family business to open new locations. With this model there is no need to mortgage success on the original establishment.

Also, franchising gives the management team the opportunity to control quality across the chain. Franchisers frequently provide the fixtures and fittings, coffee machines and supplies. This gives a single lock throughout the business, ensuring customers recognize and remember the brand.

As the chain grows, however, it becomes more challenging to maintain this control. That said, franchising successes are evident in all the world's major cities. By just looking at fast food establishments and cafes, one can observe this.

Such a system is beneficial to the franchisee as well. This person is able to run a business with a deal less risk than if he or she were starting their own cafe. The intense level of competition means that it is difficult to get noticed. Marketing costs are high, as is equipment and supplies when buying in small qualities, relative to the big players. With a big player, customers already know the brand, so there is a lot less reputation building involved.

Having said that, to be successful a franchisee has to dedicate himself or herself to meet the parent company's norms. It is not an easy way to make money, but there are financial and personal rewards. Additionally, it is a wonderful chance to get experience for those wishing to eventually start up on their own.

The latest surge in cafes began in the US in the 1980s. After the sector became established, the model was used throughout North America and Europe. There are even franchise cafes in cities renowned for cafe culture, such as Paris, Barcelona and Milan. It is a tough battle in these places though, as many unique places have a strong basis.

The negative side of franchising these places is the lack of individuality in cities. Some of the big companies' stores look identical no matter where you are. It is a far cry from the old-style place which had a character unique to its environment. Such places sprang up in Europe in the seventeenth century as somewhere to catch up on the news, do business or work out policies. Each establishment represented a certain profession. There were ones for ship brokers, politicians, traders and lawyers. When Venice was under Austrian occupation, those plotting to achieve independence would conspire in one cafe, while Austrian soldiers would eavesdrop in another next to it.

The franchising system for cafes continues to be successful. Customers can rely on quality standards and be adventurous with the expansive menus. A coffee shop franchise in Alberta can be successful by attracting people for the morning rush and the afternoon chat.




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1 comments:

Unknown said... Reply

Coffee shops are becoming very much popular now a days. Coffee is most usable food product in every home so demand of coffee is always high,you can take franchise of coffee which is profitable.

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