14 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Travelin' Tom's Coffee franchise ranges from $202K to $255K (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 Travelin' Tom's Coffee is $15K (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 Travelin' Tom's Coffee 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Travelin' Tom's Coffee does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisTravelin' Tom's Coffee 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 Travelin' Tom's Coffee franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisTravelin' Tom's Coffee 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 analysisTravelin' Tom's Coffee currently operates 261 locations (2025 FDD) (258 franchised, 3 company-owned). The system grew by 83.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 70.1%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Travelin' Tom's Coffee is 3.5% (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 analysisTravelin' Tom's Coffee does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Travelin' Tom's Coffee is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 30 years.
View full contract analysisTravelin' Tom's Coffee's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 20 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, Travelin' Tom's Coffee's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisTravelin' Tom's Coffee provides 24 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisTravelin' Tom's Coffee does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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