We do not guarantee leases for franchisees, nor do we negotiate leases for franchisees.
Site/Real Estate Characteristics:
There are several distinctly different types of Port City Java® café sites that can be considered. They are a “downtown” or “city center” location, an “office park” location, and a “commuter” location. Critical to the first two is daytime working population in immediate proximity to the physical site. Critical to the Commuter location is morning traffic, visibility, and accessibility.
General Site Criteria - Office Park & City Centers
Significant foot traffic and ease of access
Daytime (work) population of at least 8,500 in
1 mile radius
1200 - 1700 square feet
With options, 10 or more years
General Site Criteria - Commuter Locations
Morning or "to work" side of street
End-Cap Drive-Thru Capable
Traffic minimum of 20,000 at primary entrance
1000 - 1500 square feet
Excellent ingress/egress
No power or lifestyle centers
With options, 10 or more years
Optional Criteria
Each franchised coffeehouse location must be managed and operated by a unit level experienced foodservice manager, who we must approve, and who must attend and pass the full training program in Wilmington, North Carolina. The training and certification program will be required for all café managers, new and replacement.
Port City Java Cooperative Headquarters • 2101 Market Street • Wilmington, NC 28403 • 910.796.6646
The Port City Java® logo, “globally grown, artisan roasted™”, “a revolution is brewing®”, Fairganic®, and Slush’n Joe®, are all registered trademarks owned by PCJ Franchising, LLC.
