Process and Timeline
- Application Process
- Submit Application
- Financial Approval
- Development Strategy Meeting
- Training
- Final Agreements Signed and Fees Paid
- Development Process
- Secure Territory
- Submit Real Estate Package
- Franchise Agreement
- Develop Site
- Train Crew
- Grand Opening Approval
- Unit Opens
Once your application is submitted, this chart indicates approximately how much time is involved in each step in the process of becoming a franchising owner.
- Initial Screening and Franchise Applications: 1 - 2 weeks
- Complete Financial Qualifications: 1 - 2 weeks
- Franchise Development and Operations Interview: 3 weeks
- Franchise Agreement and Approval: 3 weeks
- Site Submitted: 12 - 24 weeks
- Real Estate and Construction Process: 16 - 26 weeks
- Green Beans Worldcafé Opening: 2 weeks