16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
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The total initial investment to open a Cabin Coffee Co. franchise ranges from $350K to $2.0M (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Cabin Coffee Co. is $40K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Cabin Coffee Co. 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
Cabin Coffee Co. requires prospective franchisees to have $150K in liquid capital (2025 FDD). A personal guarantee is also required.
View full investment analysisNo, Cabin Coffee Co. does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisCabin Coffee Co. charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Cabin Coffee Co. franchise is approximately 9.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisCabin Coffee Co. has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Cabin Coffee Co. franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisCabin Coffee Co. offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.
View full territory analysisCabin Coffee Co. currently operates 24 locations (2025 FDD) (22 franchised, 2 company-owned). The system grew by 0.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 2.9%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Cabin Coffee Co. is 4.2% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Cabin Coffee Co. is 5 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 5 years.
View full contract analysisCabin Coffee Co.'s post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisNo, Cabin Coffee Co.'s franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation.
View full legal analysisCabin Coffee Co. provides 376 hours of initial training over approximately 8 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisYes, Cabin Coffee Co. provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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