1. Use of the trademark Port City Java® name.
2. Proprietary coffee products from our Port City Java® Roasting Facility. As a result, our franchisees can be assured of Freshly Roasted Coffees, which are procured from estates worldwide and roasted by our Roast Master to Port City Java® specifications.
3. Corporate Purchasing Power and National Accounts with Vendors, relieving the Franchisee of having to negotiate.
4. Equipment and Furniture Specifications and approved vendors.
5. Interior designs, including space layout, complementing colors, and a designed atmosphere.
6. In house Baking Program, generating fresh products with less waste.
7. Manuals, providing instructions for procedures, recipes and marketing.
8. Training. We require an initial 3 week training. In addition, phone consultation and email consultation is available.
9. On going product development. Whether it’s our Slush'n Joe™, or Coffee House Classics Sandwich Program, we are constantly developing new products and programs for our Franchisees, allowing Franchisees to devote full time to operations.
10. Total Support. We will never forget the Port City Java® Brand belongs to all of us! We are only as successful as our Franchisees.

How do I get started?
Submit our Secure Franchisee Questionnaire.

Disclaimer
The offer and sale of a Port City Java® franchise is made only by its Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (“Offering Circular”).

None of the communications made through this web site should be construed as an offer to sell any Port City Java® franchise in, nor is any such communication directed to, the residents of any jurisdiction requiring filing of the Offering Circular and/or registration of the Offering Circular before franchises are offered and sold in that jurisdiction. No Port City Java® franchises will be offered to or sold to any resident of any such jurisdiction until the franchise has been exempted from the requirement of, or the Offering Circular has been duly filed and/or registered in and declared effective by, such jurisdiction and the required Offering Circular has been delivered to the prospective franchisee in compliance with applicable law.

If you have any questions concerning the registration status of Port City Java® in your jurisdiction, please contact Franchise Opportunities at PCJ Franchising Company, LLC by calling 910-796-6646.

Port City Java® and Slush'n Joe™ are trademarks of PCJ Franchising Company, LLC.

What is the Net Worth Requirements?
Prospective Franchisees must have a Net Worth of $350,000 and a Liquidity of $100,000. (currently being updated 2/11/08)

What is the initial Franchise Fee?
It is $27,500.00 per Cafe or Double Drive-Thru.

Do you offer Area Development Agreements?
Yes, we will discuss these possibilities with you in person.

Are there ongoing fees?
Yes, royalties are 5% of the gross weekly sales.

Do I get help with my Marketing?
Yes. This is only a part of the service and support that Port City Java® offers it's franchisees.

Do I have direct Competition?
Yes, there is always competition. However, we believe that our concept is a unique concept combination of several different concepts – the coffee house segment, juice bar/smoothie segment, and the quick casual sandwich segment. As a result, by offering a concept designed to penetrate several segments of the hospitality market, we hope to minimize the impact of our competitors who offer only one of these concepts.

The keys to competing successfully are offering superior product and impeccable service. Port City Java's products and systems will enable you to compete effectively in this growing market.

Is my vendor pricing secure and competitive?
Yes, we have locked in national pricing on our food items with US Foods. For coffee, syrups, logo cups, chocolate, chai and teas, we are Master Distributors, and offer our Franchisees volume pricing. In addition, we have national pricing on equipment from Edward Don and Company, a national equipment supplier. Having these systems in place relieves the Franchisee from having to obtain product codes and specs, as this has already been put into place.

Where do I receive my training?
You will receive your training at our Corporate Offices, in our company stores and in our Roasting Facilities in Wilmington, NC and at your stores. Training is crucial to the success of the Brand and we will train you or your representative to our level of operating knowledge.