To become our Franchisee and have your own Gourmet Cup, you will need:

• Business acumen
• Retail experience
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn
• Management skills
• Complete understanding of Franchisor/Franchisee relationship
• Passion for entertaining and pleasing. (You are the host, and you have a community of regular guests who drop in every day!)
• Available funds–a maximum of 50% of the purchase price of the location you are interested in can be financed through your banking institution.

Resources & Support
The Shefield Group provides leadership and support for its portfolio of brands at its Head Office in Abbotsford, BC. The Shefield Group has the experience and expertise to provide outstanding support in the following areas:

Site Selection
Lease Negotiation
Store Design
Store Construction
Franchise Development
National Merchandising & Supplier Relationships
Technical Support; computers and POS systems
Operations & Support
Training; initial and on-going
Marketing & Promotions
Customer Service

The Shefield Group is proud of its long-standing relationships with major landlords and developers. Relationships help, especially when it is time to negotiate leases and secure prime locations!

The other benefit, of course, is that over the years, The Shefield Group has developed the systems and long-term perspective it needs to provide a stable base of good leadership and support. The Shefield Group has carefully nurtured and grown its chains and brands and knows how to support and guide individual stores. You can find out more about The Shefield Group and it’s brands at www.shefield.com.

Who to talk to
For franchising information, please call our Director of Franchising at The Shefield Group Head Office (1-800-663-4213).