Chock Full O' Nuts

Chock Full O’ Nuts began as a nut roasting shop in 1926 but switched to coffee beans after the Great Depression and became New York’s best-selling coffee by 1955. Over the years they have evolved from coffee cans on store shelves to single serve options available online. Their priority is still providing flavorful coffee at affordable prices.

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Chock Full O' Nuts

Chock Full O’ Nuts began as a nut roasting shop in 1926 but switched to coffee beans after the Great Depression and became New York’s best-selling coffee by 1955. Over the years they have evolved from coffee cans on store shelves to single serve options available online. Their priority is still providing flavorful coffee at affordable prices.

Facts & figures
Liquid capital required
$125,000
Net worth required
$400,000
Investment
$272,500 - $425,900
Franchise fee
$3,000 - $20,000
Royalty
5.0%
Founded
1990
Franchising Since
1993

To open a location, you should have $125,000 available as liquid capital. You need to have a total net worth of $400,000 if you want to become an owner. 5% is the royalty that you would expect to pay back to the franchisor as you operate your location. $272,500 is the minimum that Chock Full O' Nuts expects its owners will need to invest in a new location. The most the franchisor could ask you to invest is $425,900 if you want to become a franchisee. Before you become an owner, you will owe the franchisor a franchise fee of $3,000. The company was originally founded in 1990. Chock Full O' Nuts began awarding franchises in 1993.

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