Coffee & Cafe Franchises in NZ
Coffee franchises and café franchises are one of the biggest growth areas in franchising in NZ in recent years. They start with low-investment coffee stall franchises and mobile espresso coffee franchises that can take the product to workplaces, high-traffic sites or events.
Coffee vending franchises supply offices and can often be worked part-time. Café franchises require a larger investment, although this varies from brand to brand: some prepare food on site, requiring kitchens and specialist staff while others buy-in menu items. The size of café sites can vary from hole-in-the-wall or kiosk locations to high streets, food courts, malls and stand-alone outlets. The type of food they serve is also hugely important for profitability.
This means that when you’re looking for a coffee or café franchise, it’s important to do more than ask ‘How much does it cost?’ and ‘What experience do I need? Do your research – we recommend putting in an hour of research for every $1000 that you plan to invest. Apart from talking to the franchisor and asking them lots of questions, it’s also a good idea to talk to coffee franchisees who are already running the business to get all the information you need before you open your own business.
While there are many good coffee and café franchise opportunities for sale, they are all different. Before making your decision, you should consult a lawyer specialising in franchises. You’ll also want to know how much you can make from the business so consult a financial advisor or accountant experienced in franchising. If you need finance, there are a number of banks which specialise in financing café and coffee franchises.
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From Our Directory
Black & White Coffee Cartel
Food and Beverage
Join the third wave of coffee today. Exciting opportunities to join NZ's rapidly growing first micro-roasting coffee company franchise. Offering turnkey cafes with a competitive operational model. Full training and support provided. We have brought the independent coffee shop to the masses.
Coffee Culture
Food and Beverage
Coffee Culture is the South Island's leading boutique group of coffee shops. We're currently expanding in both the north and south and need passionate coffee lovers to join us. With over 25 years' experience, we offer support and training that's second to none.
Dear Deer Coffee Roasting Bar
Food and Beverage
Dear Deer Coffee invites coffee lovers to join our boutique café franchise. Share the joy of freshly roasted coffee, premium ingredients, and warm hospitality. Perfect for passionate individuals eager to forge meaningful customer connections and grow a thriving local business.
Gloria Jean's Coffees
Food and Beverage
Gloria Jean's is an energetic, international award-winning café brand. We are searching for franchisees to partner with us in growing the brand in NZ. North Shore, Auckland site available for immediate fitout (detail below) - Enquire now!
Soul Origin
Food and Beverage
Soul Origin’s taking our Aussie vibes to New Zealand, and we’re on the hunt for food lovers with a dash of personality! We’re talking fresh bites, delish coffee, and SO much flavour served with a friendly grin. Let’s make it official!
The Coffee Club
Food and Beverage
One of NZ’s largest café and restaurant franchises, The Coffee Club have a comprehensive menu and offer a relaxed dining experience. Take advantage of a proven track record, great training and ongoing support. Ideal if you are passionate about people and building customer loyalty.
The Coffee Guy
Food and Beverage
The Coffee Guy is New Zealand's largest mobile coffee franchise system. The secret to our success is ensuring our franchisees have the support that they need to operate a successful franchise. Ready to be your own boss? New and exclusive territories are available nationwide. Join our team and start brewing your own success story today.
Bakers Delight
Food and Beverage
With over 30 years of experience, Bakers Delight is a successful franchise business with a growing network of over 700 bakeries spanning across four countries. Bakers Delight has a proven business formula which provides comprehensive training and on-going support.
Brumby's Bakery
Food and Beverage
Brumby’s have been part of the New Zealand bakery market since 1995, serving local communities wholesome, natural baked goods. Brumby’s artisan approach to baking utilises only natural ingredients, with no preservatives or additives, and products handmade fresh from scratch every day to our exclusive recipes.
Columbus Coffee
Food and Beverage
NZ’s premium café franchise. Highly recognised and trusted brand offering customers exceptional coffee and chef-prepared food. Supreme Franchisee of the Year and Food and Beverage Franchise System of the Year 2015/16. Suit owners with passion for coffee, food and the value of customer relationships.
Esquires Café
Food and Beverage
At Esquires Café our franchise partners tailor their food to the local market from our extensive menu library. We don’t dictate the menu, we allow the freedom for you to be a true entrepreneur while ensuring you have comprehensive support from our team
Jamaica Blue
Food and Beverage
Fresh Ingredients, Stylish Stores, Award-winning Coffee. Our name comes from the famous Jamaica Blue Mountains, home to the world’s best coffee. Find your dream café location today!
Majestic
Food and Beverage
Majestic is a premium boutique café brand creating exceptional experiences for locals across New Zealand. With a unique point of difference and a vast range of products available, take advantage of a brand that is bringing something fresh to the industry in so many ways.
Muffin Break
Food and Beverage
Muffin Break is one of New Zealand’s most-loved bakery cafés. It’s also part of an experienced group with over 30 years’ in the food retail industry. Our iconic bakery café is widely loved for its freshly-baked muffins, award-winning coffee blend and authentic customer service.
Robert Harris Coffee Roasters
Food and Beverage
Robert Harris Coffee Roasters operates New Zealand's best-known and largest chain of retail café franchises. Proven success in cities and provincial centres nationwide. We look for team players with high standards in presentation who have customer service experience plus the ability to work with people.
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