Opening a Starbucks franchise would be the bomb. Can you imagine?
You have to figure that the revenue numbers from a Starbucks store must be off the charts, right?
Would you like a piece of that? Does franchising Starbucks sound like a plan? What is Starbuck’s franchise cost?
And speaking of big numbers, can you imagine the revenue this Starbucks coffee shop in Chicago (shown in the video below) must bring in on a daily basis?
Opening A Starbucks: How To Own A Starbucks Franchise
Here are a couple of facts about Starbucks.
Starbucks coffee opened its first store in March of 1971 at Seattle’s Pike Place Market.
Starbucks opened its first Starbucks franchise in the world in February of 2013. Where?
In Liphook, a large village in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. That said, as of this writing, there are 45+ franchisee-owned Starbucks coffee shops in the U.K. And, they’re owned by only 9 franchisees. So how can you open a Starbucks franchise? And what will it cost you top start a Starbucks franchise? Well…
Franchise Business Update From Starbucks Headquarters:
Thank you for your interest in the Starbucks Coffee Company franchising programme.
We have a number of excellent Franchise Partners on board and are therefore not currently recruiting any further franchisees. We will update this page should the situation change , so we recommend you check the website on a quarterly basis.
Thank you from the Starbucks Team
That’s why I pity the fool who’s trying to open a Starbucks Franchise.
So much for that idea. You have to admit it franchising a Starbucks was a nice visual.
So is this, if you own a franchise or a licensed Starbucks coffee shop.
What About Opening A Starbucks Licensed Store?
If you own what Starbucks corporate deems to be a desired location, you may be able to open a Starbucks licensed store. Of course Starbucks would earn License fees and royalties based on your store’s revenue. Licensing Information
A recent Press Release stated the following:
“While Starbucks does not offer options for franchising, the company does offer the ability to open a licensed store. For those who already own a particular location or business, Starbucks can help them open up a new Starbucks in that location.”
And speaking of licensed stores, around 40% of the coffee shops in the U.S. are licensed store locations.
What About Opening An Independent Coffee Shop?
If you have visions of owning and operating a cool little coffee shop in your neighborhood, with a name you choose yourself, there is a way to do just that.
That’s right; opening your own coffee store just became possible, and you won’t have to pay franchise fees.
How To Own a Starbucks Franchise In Europe If They Become Available Again
Here are some of the things you’ll need to do if the Starbucks franchise development team approves your formal franchise application to own a Starbucks in Europe:
- Sell your house
- Sell your vehicle
- Pack up all of your belongings
- Quit your job
- Leave your extended family behind
- Cash out
- Purchase a new house
- Purchase a new car
- Become an official European citizen
There are probably a few other things you’ll have to do, but let’s leave that list just like it is for now.
Of course, you’d only have to tackle that list of things to do if you were actually awarded a franchise.
Starbucks Franchise Cost
How much was a Starbucks franchise in Europe?
Investment– You’ll need to demonstrate £500k of liquid assets.
Experience in food is needed. Plus, you’ll need to have food and beverage experience and currently own or run a multi-site business.
Role– Hands-on at first
Next…
If you’re approved to own a Starbucks in Europe, you’ll (with the help of their development team) secure an optimum location.
Once your location is approved, you’ll start the Starbucks immersion program which will allow you to learn the ins and outs of running your own Starbucks operation.
One more little thing:
They want you to open 20 stores within the next 5 years.
That’s right; they only want multi-unit franchisees.
Finally, if you live in the states, and you want to be in business now, Dunkin’ Donuts is always looking for capable business folks to open franchises.
Dunkin’ Donuts?
Why not?
Their coffee is pretty good.
Check Out These Starbucks Quotes
Here are a few interesting quotes about Starbucks.
“Before it became a ubiquitous part of urban life, Starbucks was, in most American cities, a radically new idea.”
– Virginia Postrel
“Before Starbucks, there wasn’t as much of a coffeehouse routine; we generally drank really cruddy diner coffee.”
– Andrew Yang
“I think Starbucks created a platform and, ultimately, a runway for many other companies to emulate. I suspect if we had not achieved what we have, there would have been many regional brands that would have succeeded. But I’m not sure there would have been a national brand of the scope of Starbucks.”
– Howard Schultz
“I’ve always thought legal addictions are a great way to create a business. Starbucks is a wonderful example.”
– Nolan Bushnell
“I don’t actually like coffee. But I’m addicted to Starbucks.”
– Mike D’Antoni
Starbucks Coffee Shop News Updates
Here are some news updates from Starbucks. I’ll link to new ones if they’re interesting.
Starbucks Coffee Shop Franchise Store Opens In Scotland
Starbucks Helping People Get Vaccinated
Starbucks And Covid-19: According to QSR Magazine, “Starbucks will look materially different. Drive thrus, Pickup stores, walk-up windows, and curbside-enabled locations. All thanks to a retail world that has shifted dramatically in light of COVID-19. It’s also a bet on convenience and a consumer that was already changing before the crisis hit.” More
Interesting Starbucks Coffee Drive-Thru News:
Starbucks is working on a “drive thru of the future” design, complete with no-seating models and multiple lanes. A Starbucks coffee shop with no seating? What? Stay tuned to this space for further updates.
Starbucks Opening 85% Of Its Stores
Starbucks Deals For National Nurses Week
(Main image courtesy of Jack Kennard)
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What a great article, I have been laughing so hard. Well done ! You have a great sense of humor Joel.
I have realised that a lot of people want here want to open their ‘own Starbucks’. I am not sure whether because of the name or they just want to run their own coffee place.
I want to have my own coffee place. However, it is quite impossible to run that taking into consideration logistics and other things into consideration. What about some of us coming together to set up, run and manage our own Coffee Place which would have international standard but local flavor and taste and culture sensitive?
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Hi…Starbucks is not franchising at this point. Sorry!
JL
Hey there I’m Kamron Ali, I own two food and beverage stores back in my country. I’m from Tajikistan and its been two years that I’m living in US. I have strong intentions to open a Starbucks franchise in my country. So my questions is are you wiling to work with Middle-Eastern countries???
Hi, I’m from Ulaanbaatar which is the capital of Mongolia.
My family has own company that operates building and trading.
There is no Starbucks coffee shop, and I’d like to buy franchise of it. Is it possible?
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Hello, I want to do a business of Coffee Retail Store under Starbucks Coffee name in Kathmandu, Nepal. What’s process and procedures. Kindly inform me.
Hi
I am from St. Kitts and Nevis
In west indies
I have a two souvenir stores in st. kitts
I would like to buy a franchise of starbucks coffee.
is it possible?
and what are the requirements?
Hi,
Starbucks has stopped selling franchises for the time being.
JL
What a joke. Everytime I drink their coffee, I start to make gas. Cheap stuff.
Open your own business better than bucks
why you need other business to buy and run
if you really want to do business do it yourself, make a new brand , control your own money by yourself
is it not better?
You also have to have 700 K and open 20 stores in the next 5 years
Some people did not read the article. They are only doing this in the U.K.
True. Kind of.
Now, they’re not even doing it there!
JL
Hi,
I’m from South Africa and wanting to open up a few stores around the country. Do you think this is possible? Please could you send me contact details of the relevant people?
Thanks
Thanks for popping by…The best place to get info is right on starbucks.com
JL
I don’t understand. Please explain. Starbucks is in South Africa. They have their brand inside Southern Sun Hotels at the bar counters. Would this be a franchise, joint venture or license agreement?
Could be a joint venture. But, at this time they are not selling franchises according to their company website.
JL
Hi I am from Nepal. I tried to contact all over the globe to get in touch with the international expansion dept of starbucks but no luck. Can you please help me get a telephone number of their international biz development branch in Hong Kong or Singapore
Here you go, Raj:
2101-1399 (Hong Kong) or 0800-933(Macau). Alternatively, you can send us an email to info@coffee-concepts.com, and we’ll do our best to reply as quickly as possible.
JL
hey! i’m from the philippines, and i want to franchise a stabucks store, is there anyone i should talk with or call? here in the philippines couse it’s realy frustrating.
Hi Raymund…the best thing to do is to contact corporate-right from their website. Maybe they’ll decide to franchise in your country soon!
JL
you should start your own local coffee shop instead
Hey, I left a comment couple of days ago here, can’t find it, so I’m asking again, is your article above specific to Europe? Because alshaya group claim to own Starbucks franchise in the middleeast
Hi!
As far as i know, Starbucks is only selling franchise units-multi-units, in Europe as of this writing. You may want to contact Starbucks corporate.
JL
Hey, Joel, you did your homework on this one. It would appear to me that the winners here will be corporations with some money, who will hire managers. Let’s face it, the average Joe doesn’t have half a mill. Good luck at finding your needle in a haystack, Starbucks. Have you thought of amalgamating, sort of like McCafe in a McDonald’s?
Thanks for popping by, Art.
It’s the one time I did my homework. Kidding.
Sure is a big commitment-20 Starbucks locations.
JL
Wow. Very interesting answer. I found this page due to needing to give my 15 y/o son an answer, since he thought his future plan for becoming wealthy might include opening a Starbucks. I think he has since changed his mind! Haha!
Thanks, Cindyann!
Remember, it’s still early. Starbucks may eventually offer franchises in the US.
And, maybe they’ll sell them one by one.
Maybe?
Hello, I would like to open Starbucks in my country Sarawak, Malaysia. The town of Sibu in Sarawak, Malaysia as there is a potential market since not have any Starbucks now.Please guide me for the next steps to start Starbucks. Very much appreciate.
Hi.
Looks like they are only doing France and the UK now.
Best to contact them.
JL
Would you have to pay 700k for every new location?
Also, do they loan? I mean 700k is pretty high..
So high.
i would like to open a starbucks in UK