Another advantage of looking for franchises that are up and running, is their location may be better than one you have picked.  The immediate clientele can not be overlooked either.

Comparison of available franchises should be made based on several factors.  Points of comparison are cost of the franchise, on going support, training and help with advertising.  Talk with owners of similar franchises, to get their opinion of the parent company.  A simple plus and minus sheet for each will begin to sort out the best from the not as good.

Think carefully about what you are getting into as far as money is concerned.  To some, the time commitment may be of more importance.  Your time is valuable in many respects.  The owner of a franchise has to be committed to its success.  This comes down to a time commitment by the owner.  This type of business requires on site management.

As you can see, finding a coffee franchise is fairly simple.  What you do with it after you own it can be the major difference between success and failure.