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    Caribou Coffee Franchise

    Food Service

    A food service franchise to know

    At a Glance

    Total Investment$898,100 – $1,515,000
    Franchise Fee$30,000
    Royalty5%
    Ad Fund1%
    Total Units (2025)494
    Franchised Units144
    Company-Owned350

    About Caribou Coffee

    Caribou Coffee is a food service franchise available to qualified franchisees. Prospective owners evaluate quick-service and casual dining concepts like Caribou Coffee on startup cost, ongoing fees, and the strength of franchisor support.

    Opening a Caribou Coffee franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $898,100–$1,515,000. That figure includes an initial franchise fee of $30,000, along with costs such as equipment, buildout, signage, initial inventory, and working capital.

    Caribou Coffee does not publish a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD. In that case, the most reliable way to understand earnings potential is to speak directly with current Caribou Coffee franchisees during your due-diligence process.

    Use Franchat to review Caribou Coffee's numbers, download the current FDD, and benchmark it against comparable food service franchises before you invest.

    Financial Performance (Item 19)

    Financial performance is not disclosed in this brand's current FDD. Ask the franchisor directly for validation calls with existing operators.

    Training, Territory & Support

    Training9 weeks

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Caribou Coffee FDD

    Request the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for Caribou Coffee.

    Investment Snapshot

    Min Investment$898,100
    Max Investment$1,515,000
    Franchise Fee$30,000