Overview
Independently owned. Uniquely Canadian.™ Second Cup is Canada's largest specialty café franchisor and the second largest retailer of specialty coffee. Our Franchise Partners play a prominent role in the success of the Second Cup brand, and with our continued growth and expansion we are always actively seeking highly qualified business people to join our network of franchise partners.
Owning a Second Cup café is a tremendous opportunity that requires relevant business experience and significant financial commitment. We invite you to learn more about the Second Cup franchise experience to see whether or not this is right for you.
Owning a Second Cup café is a tremendous opportunity that requires relevant business experience and significant financial commitment. We invite you to learn more about the Second Cup franchise experience to see whether or not this is right for you.
Products & Services
From a humble beginning in 1975 as a shopping mall kiosk that only sold whole bean coffee, Second Cup has become the largest Canadian-owned specialty coffee retailer. And since its inception, Second Cup has grown to more than 360 cafés across Canada and over 15 cafés internationally, making Second Cup a second home to hundreds of guests every day.
In addition to our locations our product line has also grown from simple whole bean coffee to more than 30 premium coffees, specialty beverages, complementary foods and merchandise items. In 2002, Second Cup became a member of the Cara Operations family of restaurants, which include Milestones, Kelsey’s, Montana’s, Swiss Chalet, and Harvey's.
On November 14, 2006, Second Cup became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dinecorp Hospitality Inc, a company controlled by Gabe Tsampalieros, Chairman of Second Cup and former CEO of CARA.
In addition to our locations our product line has also grown from simple whole bean coffee to more than 30 premium coffees, specialty beverages, complementary foods and merchandise items. In 2002, Second Cup became a member of the Cara Operations family of restaurants, which include Milestones, Kelsey’s, Montana’s, Swiss Chalet, and Harvey's.
On November 14, 2006, Second Cup became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dinecorp Hospitality Inc, a company controlled by Gabe Tsampalieros, Chairman of Second Cup and former CEO of CARA.
Why The Second Cup?
Having the opportunity to own and operate a Second Cup franchise is a challenging but remarkably rewarding experience. Providing excellent customer service grants a franchisee a sense of home. Imagine yourself at the helm of a business where you have created a neighborhood oasis. A sanctuary that coffee lovers want to frequent on a daily basis, where they feel genuinely appreciated and can comfortably enjoy their time with you. This is what owning a Second Cup means.
Are You a Good Fit for The Second Cup?
Many people dream of owning their own business, but few understand the responsibility it carries. It requires a significant investment both financially and emotionally. But if you answer “Yes” to the following questions, you may want to find out more about becoming a Second Cup Franchise Partner.
Personality, People skills, Leadership capabilities, Business and management skills, all are vital factors that will be carefully evaluated. If this sounds like something you would like to do, then we invite you to learn about becoming a Franchise Partner.
- Do you have 5 years of retail experience?
- Are you business minded?
- Do you understand the fundamentals of Customer Service and Hospitality?
- Do you believe in a commitment to the development of people?
- Do you love Coffee?
- Are you ready to invest 60 hours a week of your time in a café?
Personality, People skills, Leadership capabilities, Business and management skills, all are vital factors that will be carefully evaluated. If this sounds like something you would like to do, then we invite you to learn about becoming a Franchise Partner.
