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Buy a Coffee Beanery Franchise

Coffee Beanery is a specialty coffee franchise founded in 1976 by JoAnne and Julius Shaw, pioneering the specialty coffee movement in the United States before the term was widely known. With over 100 locations nationwide and 20 internationally, Coffee Beanery is recognized for its commitment to quality, family-oriented corporate culture, and exceptional customer service. The company operates a vertically integrated model, roasting, flavoring, and packaging its own beans at its Michigan headquarters. Coffee Beanery offers a warm, inviting café environment with a rustic design, appealing to coffee enthusiasts and community-focused entrepreneurs. Franchisees benefit from a brand with decades of experience and a passion for continual improvement and franchisee success.

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Why buy a Coffee Beanery Franchise?

Investing in Coffee Beanery offers entry into a proven, vertically integrated specialty coffee franchise with a strong family culture and decades of operational experience. Franchisees benefit from comprehensive training, ongoing corporate support, and a brand recognized for quality and community focus. With a moderate initial investment ($185,000–$473,000) and flexible ownership models, Coffee Beanery provides a stable opportunity in the expanding specialty coffee market, appealing to entrepreneurs seeking a reputable, established brand with growth potential.

Coffee Beanery Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1976

    • Franchising Since

      1985

    • New Startup Cost

      $213,000 – $417,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $15,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $7,500

    • Royalty Fee

      4%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Net Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      28

    • New Units Opened *

      1

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

Coffee Beanery – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Coffee Beanery provides extensive training including 35 hours of classroom instruction and 60 hours of on-the-job training. Ongoing support includes site selection, lease negotiation, marketing assistance (social media, SEO, email marketing), proprietary software, and a franchisee intranet platform. Franchisees receive help with grand openings, field operations, and continuous operational guidance, fostering a collaborative family business atmosphere.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Coffee Beanery franchisee is a hands-on operator or absentee owner with a passion for coffee and community engagement. Candidates should have a minimum net worth of $300,000 and liquid capital between $100,000 and $150,000. Prior experience in retail or food service is beneficial but not mandatory. Owners must be committed to upholding the brand’s quality and customer service standards.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Coffee Beanery is respected as an industry leader with over 40 years in specialty coffee, recognized for its family business approach, quality products, and franchisee support. Founder JoAnne Shaw’s leadership in the Specialty Coffee Association and International Franchise Association underscores the brand’s credibility.

  4. Industry / Market

    The U.S. specialty coffee market has experienced significant growth over the past decades, driven by increasing consumer demand for premium coffee experiences. Coffee Beanery’s early entry and established presence position it well to capitalize on continued expansion in coffee consumption and café culture, which remains resilient and growing.

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