nz’s MOST LOVED TAKEAWAY COFFEE
Streetwise Coffee is a franchise company that operates designer built, takeaway coffee outlets across New Zealand. Streetwise Coffee specialise in street/highway coffee for people on the go and we sell on average 1.5 million coffees a year. That means Streetwise Franchisees serve thousands of loyal customers every day.
COFFEE & SERVICE IS WHAT WE DO
Quality coffee and service is the focus. Building the Streetwise Coffee business framework on this commitment is the cornerstone of its success. It has not only grown Streetwise’s reputation but also a discerning and loyal customer base. It is this framework, training and support that is passed onto new franchisees.
A PROFITABLE MODEL
Streetwise Coffee has proved hugely attractive as a business proposition, with 15 franchisees operating 24 locations around the country. Our carefully-designed carts offer a lower-investment entry point into the café business.
Pandemic resilient
Our takeaway status shielded us from closing during varying alert levels. This allowed our carts to continue to provide quality espresso coffee to our customers. All while being supported by Head Office to ensure our carts met all requirements to keep our staff and customers safe.
A smart model
Streetwise Coffee operate from fixed locations, ensuring regular business but, because the carts are relocatable, franchisees are less exposed to the whims of landlords and traffic flows.This philosophy works well as it helps maintain profitability and, unlike mobile vans, means no additional overheads such as fuel, rego or WOF.
join us
As well as building a great asset for the future. If you want to do something you love and grow a strong, profitable and secure business, we’d love to help you. We’re actively looking for franchisees in Matamata, Hamilton, Whanganui and Taihape. Enquire here.
Hear what our franchisees have to say
rod te whatu - palmerston north
Rod Te Whatu is a highly successful Streetwise Coffee franchisee who has built a thriving business over the past 15 years. Rod's passion for coffee is matched only by his dedication to his staff and customers, and this commitment has been the key to his success.
As the owner of the Palmerston North Streetwise Coffee franchise, Rod has worked tirelessly to grow his business and provide the highest quality coffee and customer service to his loyal customers. Over the years, he has expanded his business to include four coffee carts in the Palmerston North area, and his popularity continues to grow.
One of the secrets to Rod's success is his genuine care for his staff and customers. He has built a team of highly trained and motivated baristas who share his passion for coffee and dedication to providing exceptional customer service. His customers appreciate his friendly and welcoming approach, and many have become regulars over the years.
Rod’s success with Streetwise Coffee is a shining example of what can be achieved within our model and is an inspiration to aspiring business owners.
Sharon & Mark McFadyen - Paraparaumu Kapiti RD
Sharon and Mark McFadyen are another duo who realised a franchise would guide them into their own business rather than their learning through costly mistakes.
‘By good fortune, our local Streetwise Coffee cart in Kapiti was up for sale,’ says Sharon. ‘Good friends have owned another outlet in Tawa for some years so we had plenty of inside information and advice. We did a lot of homework, had many meetings with our friends and the franchisors, then decided to put our savings into the business.’
Sharon took over the business in January 2018 and has already built up the business ‘very satisfactorily’ using her retail skills from previous jobs to engage customers under the cart’s built-in awning and the barista skills she learned during training from Streetwise. ‘Comparing figures with last year, we are clearly showing good growth,’ she says. ‘Frankly, the franchisors have been brilliant and I’m clear now I wouldn’t have been able to do it without their help and support. Yes, it was scary when I started because all those little details of business seemed to be a bit overwhelming but the Streetwise team stayed with me until I was comfortable.’
what you get
Joining the Streetwise Coffee family is a satisfying and rewarding occupation for people who are genuinely excited about managing a professional business operation and motivated by a chance to do things better.
We offer a turn-key business with as much or as little setting up input from yourself. We help you avoid all the pitfalls that people can fall into when in this industry and offer a growing brand recognition to additionally help your business perform.
A professionally designed and patented Coffee Retailing Unit.
Assistance with site selection, regulatory requirements and setup.
Your own Streetwise Coffee franchise area.
Professional one-on-one training prior to startup.
A Streetwise trainer working with you for your initial trading period. Plus on-going training for yourself and staff.
Regular contact with the franchisors who will assist with local marketing ideas and personal goal setting.
All coffee, milk and Streetwise branded products are ordered as you need them and delivered directly to you.
Excellent profit margins on coffee and other products.
The backing of a highly successful franchise system that has developed a reputation for consistently producing the best coffee around and built a large, loyal customer following.
Regular on-site servicing of your espresso machine and grinders are included.
The benefit of group brand building advertising. Your own business with the back-up of a franchisor who has a genuine desire to help you succeed.
A turn-key Coffee Retailing Unit:
A three-group Wega espresso machine (the colour of your choice)
A Mazzer Robur and a Mazzer Lux grinder (the same colour as your Wega coffee machine)
Air conditioning / heating system.
Touch screen electronic POS System.
Interior large capacity fridge and compact freezer.
Externally accessed customer cooler display unit.
Security alarm system.
Integrated sound system.
A full set of utensils and two sets of Streetwise uniforms.
PLUS:
Initial Franchise Fee that includes your own Franchise area
Site setup costs (power, water, broadband and local council requirements) Note: Some areas require resource consents. These are additional costs.
Your own office equipment (pc / business software)
Legal Fees
Your own local marketing during the first year
Your own working capital during your business's establishment stage.