Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Happy New Years!

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

tumble & tea café is pleased to announce we are NOW awarding franchises nationwide!

We personally welcome you to find out more about our exciting franchise program. Please email us the essential information below EVEN if you believe we already have it. You’re cooperation is appreciated and needed in order to receive your FREE copy of our initial offering brochure.

Please e-mail us the following:
 
Your name and phone number
Your physical address
Your business partners if any
Source of funds for investment
 
Respond quickly as we only have a limited amount of locations available and we don’t want you to miss out!
 
If you are interested about franchising in general, review our website at www.tumbleandteacafe.com. We have created this valuable resource to answer many of your questions and give details about our program.   
 
At tumble and tea café we are very selective about the products we offer. If we sell coffee, it’s the best. Our lattes are superb and our signature paninis will make your customers come back for more! Our franchise program is no exception. We are very proud of the franchise program we have developed and we look forward to telling you more about it.

Thank you again for your interest and we look forward to helping you open your own tumble and tea café!
 

Gina DeCarlo
CEO & Founder
gina@tumbleandteacafe.com

Friday, December 12, 2008

How do I own a tumble & tea cafe franchise?


As the director of franchising, I am frequently asked, “How do I own a tumble & tea café franchise?”
I have decided to dedicate this week’s blog entry to explain our process step by step.

Simply stated, franchisers (us) award franchises (tumble and tea cafes) to franchisees (you). We determine which franchisees best represent the characteristics we are looking for to be part of our unique and proven system. The qualities a tumble and tea café franchisee MUST possess are listed below:

• Outgoing and friendly with well developed people and management skills
• Problem solving and multi tasking abilities
• Ability to achieve goals in stressful environments
• Strong sales and customer service skills
• High personal standards of excellence, honesty and integrity
• Ability to follow instructions

So….how do you get started?

Step 1: Contact us! You can send me an e-mail aaron@tumbleandteacafe.com or you are welcome to call me @ 866-99-tumble. If you are sending an e-mail please include your name, phone number, primary residence, location you are interested in opening your tumble & tea café & your mailing address.

Step 2: Once I receive your information we will send you a package with more information about us and the financial requirements.

Step 3: Once you have reviewed the information, our next step is to plan your visit for your initial meeting and presentation at out corporate headquarters in Berkeley, California. Come see our headquarters, meet our staff and learn more than you ever wanted to know about tumble & tea café!

Step 4: At your meeting you will receive a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document. In regulation with the FCC you will NOT be able to acquire a franchise on this initial visit. We will review specific details of our operation & you’ll get a chance to ask questions and meet our staff. You will also have a private meeting with our designer to discuss design ideas for your café. This visit is intended to give you all the information possible so you can make an informed decision. You are under no obligation to move forward once you attend your initial visit.

Step 5: We will plan your next visit 2 weeks after our initial meeting. This gives us time to do a background check on you and for you to continue your research about opening your café.

Step 6: If you meet our qualifications and we decide to award you a franchise, you will come see us again and have an in-depth operations review at which point you will be awarded a franchise. CONGRATULATIONS!


We are able to offer nationwide franchises in the following states:


Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Massachusetts
Missouri
Nevada
New Jersey
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Texas
Tennessee
Washington


If you think you got what it takes and you are ready to finally start your own business and not just think about owning your own business, contact me. This just might be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Aaron Thomas, Director of Franchising, 866-99-tumble,
aaron@tumbleandteacafe.com

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

tumble & tea cafe is..

What is tumble & tea cafe?
tumble & tea cafe is a family restaurant with an amazing, custom designed play space for kids. Not only do we serve food made from the best and freshest ingredients possible, we also host birthday parties for kids and we are now awarding franchises. Want to know more about tumble & tea cafe? Click here to go directly to our website!

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Christmas is just around the corner and before you know it the ball will be dropping in the middle of Times Square and 2009 will be upon us. New Years is all about change. We make resolutions for the upcoming year and examine our lives to see what we would like to change, what our goals for the future are and what we can do to better the hand we have been dealt. Maybe the best change you can make for this year is an investment in a business that lets you call the shots!
Investing in a tumble & tea café franchise may be the type of change you need for 2009. Owning your own business allows you to once again regain a control over your life you may feel you’ve lost. When you own a franchise you are your own boss. The confinement of the corporate world is alleviated when you have the power to make decisions, the power to lead, and the power to control your finances.
In a world where nothing is ever certain you, will be giving your self the greatest gift of the New Year when you invest in a tumble & tea café of your own…job security! When you have control over your own business you eliminate the fear of uncertainty held when you are employed by someone else. Your destiny is in your hands. You do the hiring…you do the firing. But the best part is you are never truly alone in your business venture. tumble & tea café backs their franchisees 100%! We provide you with the tools, training, and experience you need to make sure you meet your goals.
tumble & tea café is a posh, wifi café that serves mouth watering food and has an amazing play space for kids- you think anyone in your neighborhood can’t wait to go to your tumble & tea café?
This new year do something for yourself and your family. Invest in a tumble & tea café franchise and discover the power of being in business for yourself…not by yourself!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Economy.... why timing is perfect?

Opinion polls prior to the presidential elections indicated that the issue of greatest importance to Americans was the economy. We don’t need the polls to tell us that- the economy is what we are all thinking about. To not talk about the economy at this point would be like not acknowledging the pink elephant standing in the middle of your living room.

The current economy is testing businesses. Businesses which do not have a solid concept, do not provide a quality product or service or are not managed properly are shutting down. But businesses that have good leadership, deliver consistent quality and provide value for your dollar still continue to thrive in this economy.

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel extensively over the course of the last year. One thing which was constant whether I was in San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris and even Barcelona, is there is a line at good restaurants, seats are still filled with hungry customers and malls are filled with people carrying shopping bags. And yet the economy has recently been in a downturn. Why?

People are demanding more. The value of the dollar means more than it did in prior years. They are particular about what they buy and how they spend; they expect more.

Now more than ever a franchise may be the best investment to make—not in spite of, but because of the economy.

There are three reasons why the economy is perfect for opening your tumble & tea cafe:

1. Location
There are excellent retail locations currently available that were not available to you last year. Landlords are willing to negotiated free rental periods and lease improvements. What should you be negotiating and which retail location is favorable for your tumble & tea café? We will assist you in finding a location and provide you with a list of lease improvements beneficial for you.
2. Value
tumble & tea café charges $4.95 per child and $2 per sibling for ALL DAY PLAY.

Compare tumble & tea café to the short list of venues available for parents and children.
1. Movie admission for adult & child plus popcorn: $ 23
2. An hour gymnastic class for child: $ 15
3. Children’s Museum pass for adult & child $14
4. tumble & tea café all day pass for adult & child $4.95

3. Support
When you join the tumble & tea café family you are in business for yourself not by yourself. 1 out of every 5 small business fail with in 5 years compared to 91% of all franchises that are still in business.

We provide you with training, a professional marketing plan, access to marketing materials, real estate assistance and continual education to keep you updated on market trends. You also get the advantage of our discounts because you are part of our team. All of this and you are a 100% owner of your café.

tumble & tea café is the much needed escape parents love. Parents need an affordable break. Do you have a posh, wifi café that serves amazing food and has a play space for kids in your area? tumble & tea café offers a perfect environment for parents and children at a price that keeps your customers coming back for more.

The economy is always changing and after a recession we will be in a period of recovery and growth. Lock in your location and lease now. Who knows…it could be the best business decision you have ever made!

Contact us now for more information. We would love to tell you more about the tumble & tea café opportunity.