Gloria Jean's Coffees
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Gloria Jean’s is an energetic, international award-winning café brand with a proven business model, flexible store formats and strong support systems. We are seeking driven franchise partners who want to run a successful, fun business, and help grow the brand with us across New Zealand.
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Get in touch:
Contact: Meredith Taylor
FANZ Member: Yes
Investment from: $250,000-$500,000 ex GST (depending on format, site, lease, fit-out and project variables)
Number in NZ: 15
Number globally: 900+
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Why Gloria Jean’s?
For the right operator, Gloria Jean's provides a practical pathway into business ownership, with established cafe systems, structured training, approved suppliers, marketing support and guidance from an experienced franchising team.
This opportunity is suited to people who want to be hands on in their business, lead a team, build strong customer relationships and follow a proven operating model. Previous cafe or hospitality experience is not necessary. Gloria Jean's provides the training, systems and guidance to help new franchisees understand the business and apply the brand's operating model with confidence.
Training from the ground up
Gloria Jean's provides comprehensive training to help franchisees understand both the front of house and back of house requirements of the business. Training covers core operating procedures, coffee and beverage preparation, food handling expectations, customer service, stock management, team leadership and daily cafe routines.
The training process is designed to give new franchisees confidence before opening, while also helping them understand how the brand's systems work in practice. It may include in-store experience, operational preparation and support through the final stages before launch. This structured approach is valuable for first-time business owners, people with general business or management experience, and those moving into hospitality from another industry.
Ongoing operational support
After opening, franchisees receive ongoing tools, guidance and operational support. Area Manager support is available to assist with daily operations, performance standards and brand compliance. Franchisees can also benefit from location analysis, established management systems, quality control standards and access to knowledgeable franchise professionals.
Being part of a franchise network means operators are not working in isolation. Existing franchisees, support team members and supplier partners can provide practical insight, encouragement and shared experience. This network effect is one of the key advantages of joining a recognised franchised brand rather than building an independent cafe alone.
Flexible store formats
Gloria Jean's offers flexible store formats that can be adapted to a wide range of locations. Options include kiosks, small coffee houses, larger coffee houses and drive-through formats. General size guides include kiosks of approximately 20 to 30 square metres, small coffee houses of approximately 40 to 80 square metres, larger coffee houses of approximately 80 to 300 square metres or more, and drive-through opportunities of approximately 100 to 150 square metres or more.
This flexibility allows the brand to assess opportunities in shopping centres, high street locations, regional centres, transport routes and other high-traffic environments. The final format depends on site suitability, lease terms, investment level and commercial viability.
Marketing, products and purchasing support
Franchisees are supported by brand marketing, national advertising activity, public relations campaigns, media placement, in-store initiatives and beverage innovation. The brand regularly develops promotional campaigns and menu initiatives to help keep the offer fresh and relevant.
Franchisees also benefit from established supply chain arrangements, exclusive core products and approved suppliers that help protect product quality and consistency. The system provides purchasing power and supplier relationships across key product categories. Certain fresh ingredients may be sourced locally once the supplier has been approved, allowing local flexibility while maintaining brand standards.
Investment and fees
A new Gloria Jean's store can range from $250,000 to $500,000 excluding GST, depending on store format, site, lease requirements, fit-out and other project variables.
Who Gloria Jean's is looking for
The ideal franchisee is reliable, coachable, financially aware and system-oriented. Gloria Jean's looks for people with leadership ability, strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, adaptability and a genuine passion for coffee, food, customer service and people. Previous cafe or hospitality experience is not required.
For motivated owner-operators and investors, Gloria Jean's offers a structured cafe franchise opportunity with training, marketing, operational support, flexible store formats and recognised brand heritage. It is a practical option for people seeking business ownership, clear systems and support from enquiry and discovery through to opening and ongoing store operation.
Get in touch:
Contact: Meredith Taylor
FANZ Member: Yes
Investment from: $250,000-$500,000 ex GST (depending on format, site, lease, fit-out and project variables)
Number in NZ: 15
Number globally: 900+
Listing information is supplied by that particular entity. You are advised to confirm the accuracy of the listing and the FANZ membership status of any entity. Neither the sponsors of this Directory nor FANZ nor the publisher accept responsibility for any omissions or errors.
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