Expect to take advantage of our purchasing power
- One of the benefits of joining Gloria Jean’s Coffees is that our tremendous purchasing power enables franchisees to purchase exclusive coffee varieties, supplies and merchandise at attractive prices.
Gloria Jean’s Coffees was launched in Australia almost 20 years ago, with the sole ambition of offering the best coffee.
Today we serve more than 40 million guests in over 1000 coffee houses, across 5 continents.
That’s a lot of great coffee!
Our coffee bean quality is exceptional. We use only the highest quality Arabica beans, sourced from many different origins around the world.
The beans are meticulously roasted by our Master Roaster at our state-of-the-art facility in Sydney, and packed fresh within 24 hours of roasting.
Our baristas are trained at our exclusive Coffee University.
Our Franchise Partners are guided by our proven franchise operating model.
We also provide our Franchise Partners with intensive training and
ongoing support to help their coffee houses grow from strength to strength.
Our coffee houses have been designed for flexibility to adapt to a broad range of locations – whether it’s a small corner or a large space.
Kiosk 15sqm – 25sqm (30sqm – is a large kiosk)
Small coffee house 50sqm – 80sqm
Large coffee house 80sqm – 120sqm+
RFG’s proven business models and support systems have been perfected over 25 years of operation, and the company has built an experienced and highly skilled support network to ensure the success of our franchise networks.
RFG commenced in 1989 as the owner and manager of approximately 50 Donut King and bb’s Café stores. RFG now has 11 franchise systems, boasting in excess of 2,400 outlets across more than 50 international territories.
Offering high quality products, innovative store designs and exceptional guest service, RFG’s franchise systems are some of the most successful in Australia.
RFG is the owner, developer and manager of the Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Michel’s Patisserie, bb’s Café, Esquires, Gloria Jean’s Coffees, It’s A Grind, The Coffee Guy, Café2U, Pizza Capers Gourmet Kitchen and Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar franchise systems.
In addition, the Company is a significant wholesale coffee roaster supplying existing Brand Systems and third party accounts under the Di Bella Coffee, Evolution Coffee Roasters Group, Caffe Coffee, Roasting Australia and Maranatha LLC coffee brands.
“On behalf of Retail Food Group, I would like to thank you for your interest in the Gloria Jean’s Coffees franchise system.
RFG’s Brand Systems are market leaders, selling their quality products to millions of guest every year. A franchise with RFG provides not only a highly respected brand name, but the stability, expertise and support of a fully integrated multi-brand franchisor.
Through the proven business philosophy of ‘strength in brands’, RFG offers franchise partners expert training in a world-class training facility, ongoing support and development opportunities, barista training and coffee excellence training, strong supply chain relationships and access to superior buying power.
There is no better time than now to become a member of the Gloria Jean’s Coffees and RFG family.”
An unbeatable business format in the franchising field, which is increasing worldwide, enables the individual to be part of a large successful network.
With years of experience in the business, a recognized organization has already removed many of the existing errors. Subsequent research and development means that operations will continue to improve.
Recognized purchasing power and established relations with retailer.
Enjoy the benefits of an international network while you work.
From day one, you’ll know what works and what does not work.
You master all the aspects of store operations, marketing and management thanks to the training done in a professional manner – including practical training.
You work for yourself – not by yourself. Use the experience of experienced professionals with knowledge in the coffee, merchandise and management fields. Enjoy the full support of our staff in the office and on the field, the marketing materials and regular meetings with other Gloria Jean’s franchisees.
People from all walks of life can become successful Gloria Jean’s Coffees Franchise Partners. No
prior coffee knowledge is required (although you need a passion for all things coffee!). We’ll arm you
with the tools you need to set up and run your coffee house.
When you join our franchise network we are committed to supporting your success, offering assistance in areas from coffee expertise to management and merchandising. Being part of a franchised system also means you have access to tried and tested operating systems. Helping your coffee house grow from strength to strength.
Training and support for all new franchisee owners include:
• Coffee University! A world-class training program covering theoretical and practical aspects of coffee making, guest service and operational facets
• On-site practical training
• An established operating system and appealing consumer offering
The experienced Gloria Jean’s Coffees procurement team have a proven track record of managing key supply chains within the food industry. Their focus is to deliver quality, supply chain integrity, innovation and value.