Thursday, April 30, 2009

Think about your stages of Mommy Hood

Mothers Day is next week.

It makes me think of all the different types of mom I have been during my 7 year long mom career.

First I was the married, non pregnant mom who loved kids and judged every parent I saw. I would think things like, "My kid would never be that dirty" or "Why don't they comb that poor child's hair", or even, "My child will never have a tantrum in public- I would never let that happen!"

Then I was the married pregnant mom. I did my will, bought life insurance, started buying baby clothes at 3 months pregnant, read every mommy book possible and worried every day that my stress was hurting my unborn perfect child. I will never forget washing (with the expensive newborn detergent) & organizing my daughter's clothes at 8 months pregnant thinking, "This is the funnest thing I have ever done!" I sanitized the house 5 times, spent hours picking out the perfect color paint for the nursery and ordered a year supply of Disney books before she was even born. I was the perfect mom!

Then I was a mom. My first baby. I was in love like I had never experience before. She was perfect. She had matching outfits with matching blankets and hair clips. I stared at her the first 4 days to make sure she was still breathing until I had a tantrum from lack of sleep. I learned that milk curdles if left under the chin, yellow, mustard like poo does not stain and projectile vomit can literally hit the wall on the other side of the room. Little babies eat every three hours and it takes them one hour to eat. That means you are feeding your baby all the time!

I also learned that you still look pregnant when you leave the hospital and other parts grow even larger. You can not control if your baby cries or has a blow out when your boss is holding the baby when you visit the office to show off your new toy. The mother guilt started to kick in and I was so fearful that I had already screwed her up in some way. Was I too loud? Did she cry 30 seconds more than she should? Maybe I wasn't doing something right?

Then I was the single mom. By far, that is the hardest job I have ever had. I would be at a park with my daughter working on tumble & tea cafe and married, SAH moms would be talking about how it was so hard because their husband was out of town for 2 days and left them with the kids. They didn't even have a clue.

Now my daughter had to be my helper too. I was not a perfect mom and felt guilty about that. Sometimes an hour after brushing her hair it look as if I had never brushed it and I remember how judgmental I was. I guess I really learned how hard it was to be a mom, especially a single mom starting a cafe.

Now I am a pregnant, non single mom. I think this is the best. I have an amazing partner, a 6 year old daughter who is so excited about being a big sister and I am definitely not as emotional having number 2. It is still exciting but not as scary.

Take a moment to think of all the stages of mommy hood you have experience. This is the most important job you will ever have. Take time to do something nice for yourself- you deserve it. Take care of you, take care of you kids and love your life! Congratulations on being a mom or even mom to be and Happy Mother's Day!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

What do we do for you?

What is the benefit of investing in a franchise rather than starting by yourself?
The truth is there is not just one reason to franchise, there are multiple reasons.

Franchises are statistically prone to a greater success rate than a brand new start-up. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, after seven years 91% of new franchises are still in business, as compared to only 20% of individual new start-up businesses.

What do we do for you?
Discounts Scale of economics You will be able to take advantage of bulk rates because you are part of the tumble & tea cafe family.

Design/ Construction Manager You will have access to our designer to help make your cafe uniquely yours and guide you through the process.

Training We train you every step of the way from selecting a location to locking the door at night.

Support System We will keep you updated on industry trends and provide you access to professional marketing materials.

PLUS we are just a phone call away to help you in your business!
Now you have the opportunity to own your own tumble & tea cafe!
We are expanding nationally and you can be a part of it!

Contact us now for your free franchise consultation!
866-99-tumble or contactus@tumbleandteacafe.com

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Top 10 things we beleive in



1. Quality- At tumble & tea cafe your customers will indulge in delicious, made-to-order food prepared from the freshest and best ingredients possible. Quality is our number one concern. If we serve it, it's the best.

2. Customer Service- We pride ourselves on providing excellent service to our customers, vendors and most definitely our franchisees!

3. Training- We believe everyone wants to do well; both you and your employees. We will train you on EVERYTHING you need to know to open you cafe and provide you with excellent training videos and handouts for your staff.
We even send one of our corporate trainers to YOUR cafe for your first 7 days to work with you and make sure you are ready to go.

4. Family- Not only does our concept cater to families but so does our business. We are open for breakfast and lunch so you can spend the evenings with your family. We also provide you with a suggested organizational calender to help you manage your tasks so you have time for your family and your business.
You can also access your register, reports and security cameras from your home. Yes...we have though of everything!

5. Fun- Working at tumble & tea cafe is fun. Working with a well trained team is fun. Watching your customers love your cafe- the funnest!

6. We all need a little help- No one can do it all by them selves. That is why we created tumble & tea cafe; to support the adult side of parents by creating a cafe that caters to both caregivers and kids. And that is why we developed a complete franchise program second to none!

7. We love pregos! We serve our entire menu all day and we will make it to your liking whenever possible. (Avocado, peanut butter sandwich- ok with us!) Feel welcomed to nurse anywhere you want or enjoy a little more privacy in our Birthday Room.

8. Green- We recycle, compost, don't waste and use products from recycled materials whenever possible. We need to clean up for the kids!

9. Birthdays- We admit it. We love birthdays! You will host the best birthday parties at your cafe and give treats to all kids that come in on their birthday. We are the birthday place!

10. Hard work- We have worked very hard developing this concept and franchise program and we expect you will work hard running your business. This is your business and you will benefit from your hard work and dedication!

Monday, April 20, 2009

Welcome to our ha, ha page!

Welcome to our ha,ha page. We will post a new something funny daily guaranteed to make you laugh (or at least smile).

With everything that happens during the day; work, kids, bills and random other b.s., we think you need a break- at least for a minute.

Enjoy your laugh, forgive us for for being inappropriate at times and have a great day!


Friday, April 17, 2009

Are you serious about your business? We are.


Are you serious about your business? We are.

Just because tumble & tea cafe caters to families and kids, don't think we just "kid" around. This is a serious business opportunity for you and your family.

We have analyzed every aspect of this business from design, layout, recipes, training, marketing and suppliers. We know what works.

Stop thinking about what you want to do and start doing it. Do you want to own your own cafe? Do you see the need for tumble & tea cafe in your neighborhood? Contact us- we will show you how!

We have received thousands of nationwide requests to bring tumble & tea cafe to neighborhoods everywhere!

Contact us now for your free franchise consultation!
Schedule your appointment to visit our corporate office in Berkeley, California. Meet our team, discuss your cafe with our designer and meet one on one with our founder and CEO to learn more about the tumble & tea cafe franchise opportunity.

Now you have the opportunity to own your own tumble & tea cafe!
We are expanding nationally and you can be a part of it!

Training, marketing, site selection, construction-we help you with it all!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

A lot of nothing from tumble & tea cafe!

Most of you have spoken to us by now and reviewed our brochure package. If so, you have heard us say many times,
"We are here to help you run your business!"

Well, we do a lot more that just talk about helping you- We do it!


No royalty payments for your first 60 days
.
Getting your cafe open is hard work- we know, we have done it. To say welcome to the team and good job, tumble & tea cafe will collect $0 in royalty payments for your first 60 days of operation.

We work at your cafe your first 7 days.
You have been trained, your operation manual is memorized, your employees have mastered our training videos, your opening check list has been completed and you are opening your door tomorrow.
AAAHHH! Don't worry. One of our corporate trainers will work with you and your staff your first 7 days to help you train, manage and answer any questions you may have.

Those are YOUR discounts, not ours!
We are serious about providing you with discounts on every product and vendor possible. Once you join our team, you get 100% of the discounts from your suppliers. We don't receive a penny in kickbacks or bonuses- all of the savings is passed on to you!
Contact us now for your FREE franchise consultation and learn more about what we do for you!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

What are the advantages of buying a franchise?


Check out our blog on Entrepreneur.com. Why should you buy a franchise? Why not just open a business on your own? Training, support, marketing, experience, discounts....... Read my blog to find out more!

Friday, April 3, 2009

Check out our new Franchise Blog @ Entreprepreneur.com



All of us at tumble & tea cafe are proud to announce our new blog with Entrepreneur.com! The blog starts at the beginning and gives you honest advice and real life experiences about franchising.

Whether you want to know more about the franchise industry, curious about opening your own franchise or thinking about franchising your business, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

We will keep you updated on new trends, experiences, referrals and interesting facts you can tell your friends at cocktail parties. You will look oh so business savvy!

Have questions? Ask us! Feel free to post comments here or on the franchise blog
and we will get back to you with your answer.

Have a great weekend and thank you for your support and interest in the tumble & tea cafe business opportunity.