Coffee franchises and what they cost to open
You'll find 9 coffee franchises here, with opening costs running $449K to $3.31M.
| Brand | total, lowest to highest | one-time fee | ongoing, usually a % of sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Brothers Coffee | $449K to $728K | $30,000 | 5% |
| PJ's Coffee | $523K to $899K | $15,000 to $40,000 | 5% |
| Dunkin' | $532K to $1.83M | $40,000 to $90,000 | 5.9% |
| Ziggi's Coffee | $587K to $1.76M | $40,000 | 6% |
| The Human Bean | $672K to $1.53M | $35,000 | None |
| Caribou Coffee | $898K to $1.51M | $30,000 | 5% |
| 7 Brew | $941K to $2.28M | $35,000 | 4.5% to 7% |
| Tim Hortons | $988K to $3.31M | $50,000 | 4.5% to 6% |
| Scooter's Coffee | $1.16M to $1.35M | $40,000 | 6% |
Before you buy, a brand has to hand over its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD); the brand's latest one is where every figure comes from. A royalty is what you keep paying the brand once you're open, either a share of sales or a set amount. A K stands for thousand, an M for million. You'll find sales or earnings figures in the FDD for all 9 brands (choose a brand to see the numbers). Each FDD on this list was filed with the Minnesota Department of Commerce in 2026.
What does it cost to open a coffee franchise?
In this group, $672,000 is the middle entry cost. The cheapest way in is Dunn Brothers Coffee at $448,600, while Tim Hortons can reach $3,312,500. Initial franchise fees start at $15,000 and go as high as $90,000.
Major coffee names that don't offer franchises
Dutch Bros, Starbucks and Black Rock Coffee Bar don't offer franchises in the United States, so no FDD exists for them. Those pages each list coffee franchises you can buy instead.
Weighing up coffee franchises?
A franchise consultant can shortlist coffee franchises that fit your cash and your area.