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PJ’s Coffee Franchise Investment Requirements

Investment Information

Potential Is Brewing

If you already understand how much of an impact our coffee has on the communities we serve both domestically and abroad, you’ll know we’re excited about your interest in becoming a part of it. Below you’ll find information about our various coffee franchise opportunities, investment tiers, and franchisee characteristics we look for.

Financial Requirements

PJ’s requires a minimum of $150K in liquid capital and a net worth minimum of $500K for a single unit. Creditworthiness, favorable debt to income ratio, and secondary sources of income are also considered when determining eligibility.

Type of Expenditure Low High
Initial Franchise Fee $25,000 $35,000
Real Estate Lease for Premises $2,000 $12,500
Furniture Fixtures & Equipment $86,000 $236,000
Opening Advertising $12,500 $12,500
Travel and Living Expenses while Training $3,500 $5,000
Insurance $2,500 $5,000
Various Deposits, Licenses & Permits $2,000 $6,500
Opening Inventory $10,000 $14,000
Signage $4,000 $18,000
Free Standing Leasehold Improvements $50,000 $725,000
Small Wares $9,000 $12,000
POS System & Computer $2,500 $5,500
Legal & Organizational Fees $2,500 $5,000
Construction Drawings $1,500 $30,000
Additional Funds $30,000 $30,000
Total** $243,000 $1,152,000
**Please reference Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)

Investment Tiers

  • Traditional Model

    A larger scaled PJ's with a full service menu offering located within a strip mall or free-standing building likely featuring a drive-thru.

    • Size: 650sqft - 2,000sqft
    • Initial Franchise Fee: $35K
    • Initial Investment: $459,000- $1,152,000
  • Non-Traditional Model

    A smaller scaled PJ's possibly with a limited menu offering located within another business - College/University Campuses, Healthcare Facilities, Hotels, Government Facilities, Military Bases, Airports, Shopping Malls, Etc.

    • Size: 250sqft - 1,000sqft
    • Initial Franchise Fee: $25K
    • Initial Investment: $228,000 - $511,000
  • Multi-Unit Option Agreements
    PJ's offers opportunities to enter into a Multi-Unit Option Agreement to develop multiple PJ's over a specified development schedule in a designated market. The initial franchise fee for the first PJ’s location is $35,000. Subsequent PJ’s Units receive a reduced franchise fee. The fee for each PJ’s Unit numbered two or greater is $10,000.
  • Master Franchise Agreements

    PJ's offers opportunities to International Franchisees to enter into a Master Franchise Agreement to develop multiple PJ's over a specified development schedule in a designated country or countries.

    • Initial Master Franchise Fee: $250k minimum (Varies depending on size of country or countries)
    • Total Investment: Varies depending on the number of PJ's developed

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