Q: What is Ellianos Coffee Company?
A: Ellianos is the Southeast's leading drive-thru coffee franchise  focused on speed, quality, and convenience. We serve the finest fresh roasted coffee and espresso drinks, smoothies, and pastries. Italian Quality at America's Pace®.

Q: How much does it cost to open an Ellianos Drive-Thru Coffee Shop?
A: It depends on a variety of factors such as location and equipment, but is typically $167,300 - $292,500; not inclusive of land, which may be purchased or leased.  Use this link to see a more detailed breakout of the Initial Investment.

Q: What are the Franchise Fees associated with owning an Ellianos Drive-Thru Coffee Shop?
A: The initial franchise fee to open an Ellianos Coffee is $20,000. There is also a royalty fee set at 5% of sales and marketing fee of 1% of sales.

Q: Are there any minimum financial or operational requirements?
A: Potential Ellianos Drive-Thru Coffee franchisee should have a financial net worth of $150,000 or greater, and liquid assets of at least $50,000. Potential franchisees must be able to obtain financing for the cost of opening an Ellianos Drive-Thru Coffee Shop.  If borrowing is needed for the startup, we recommend that you consult with your banking contacts in order to get their requirements to be able to fund your business.

Q: Is it necessary to have coffee experience to own an Ellianos Drive-Thru Coffee Shop?
A: Ellianos Coffee Company provides a full training program and operating systems each franchisee, so previous food or coffee experience is not required.  Of course, any prior business experience is very helpful.

Q: What Ellianos Drive-Thru Coffee Shop locations are available?
A: We are currently offering franchise opportunities for Ellianos Drive-Thru Coffee Shops primarily throughout the Southeastern United States.

Q: How long does it take open?
A: From the time an Ellianos Coffee Company franchise agreement is signed, until the store is open is typically only four to eight months, but can vary ouside this range depending on a variety of factors.

Q: How much money can I make?
A: The amount of profit or loss is based on a wide range of factors including sales, costs, and the franchisees ability to manage business operations. Ellianos does not make any claims or guarantees on projected sales, profits, or losses. 

Q: What can I do to get more information?
A: If you would still like more information, you may request more information by clicking here to fill out the Request More Information.

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The information in this website is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise.  It is for informational purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises:  California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable presale registration and disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction. We are currently selling franchises in the following states, Florida,  Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Mississippi .