Funk Coffee

About Funk Coffee

Funk Coffee+Food was established in Adelaide, Australia, in 2005 by Arthur and Joanna Damaskos. The café brand combines speciality coffee with freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches, cakes and corporate catering. Its distinctive atmosphere, locally sourced ingredients and emphasis on customer service are intended to attract regular customers in commercial districts and surrounding neighbourhoods.

The business is seeking a UK master franchise partner to establish a flagship café and develop a network of sub-franchisees. Potential settings include high streets, offices, shopping centres, universities, airports and hospitals. 

Why franchise with Funk Coffee

• ✓oin an established Australian coffee and fresh food brand founded in Adelaide in 2005.
• ✓Offer speciality coffee, fresh breakfasts, lunches, cakes and workplace catering.
• ✓Access established operating procedures, supplier relationships and purchasing power.
• ✓Receive comprehensive training in café operations, service, marketing and food preparation.
• ✓Benefit from support with café layout, custom fit-out and ongoing operational guidance.
• ✓Develop a UK master franchise network by opening a flagship and recruiting local partners.

Investment breakdown

Minimum investment	£100,000
Maximum investment	£500,000
Management service fee	On request
Marketing contribution	On request
Agreement term	On request

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Funk targets commercial locations with reliable daytime footfall, including business districts, high streets, shopping centres, educational sites, airports and hospitals. Cafés need space for coffee preparation, fresh food production, refrigeration, storage, customer service and seating where suitable. The franchisor offers guidance on layout and custom fit-out for busy trading environments.

Training and support

Funk describes comprehensive initial training delivered by experienced team members. Topics include operational and technical skills, food preparation, customer service, marketing and business planning. Franchisees can access established procedures, practical head-office guidance and ongoing training when needed. The proposed UK master franchise partner would also receive support in establishing a flagship café and developing sub-franchisees.

Operational requirements

Operators oversee coffee quality, daily food preparation, food safety, allergens, staffing, stock control and customer service. Funk cafés also offer takeaway, online ordering and corporate catering where suitable. Franchisees are expected to follow approved processes, maintain the brand’s distinctive atmosphere and manage local promotion and financial performance. A UK master franchisee would additionally recruit, train and support sub-franchise partners and oversee network standards.

Experience required

Funk seeks a financially capable, hands-on UK master franchise investor with strong leadership and commercial skills. Hospitality or retail management experience is preferred but not essential under the supplied proposal. The partner must establish a capable team, open a flagship café, promote the brand and recruit and support sub-franchisees. Applicants should be able to finance the proposed £100,000-£500,000 investment and commit to developing the UK network over time.

Territory availability

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