ARWA COFFEE
Arwa Coffee franchises allow operators to run specialty coffee shops providing dine-in and carry-out premium coffee experiences, featuring signature coffee prepared in the Yemeni tradition, espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, teas flavored with custom spices, pastries, baked goods, and sales of branded merchandise and whole bean coffee products in a welcoming café-style atmosphere. The business model uses a proprietary system, operational standards, and trademarks to ensure consistency, with franchisees purchasing from approved suppliers. They target residential and commercial customers in a highly competitive, expansive coffee market influenced by consumer tastes and economic conditions.
Franchise Costs
4% royalty + 1% brand development + 1% local marketing + $100/mo technology + $150-$250/mo software subscription
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Gross Sales for two corporate units in 2024. One unit operated for the full year, the second unit operated for 5 months (August-December).
* Average gross revenue is based on the full-year 2024 Gross Sales of the first corporate unit ($1,311,485) as presented in Table 1 of Item 19. The second corporate unit reported $462,825 in Gross Sales for 5 months in 2024 (August-December). No other profit or expense data was provided for any units.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How ARWA COFFEE Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 78% of Coffee & Bakery franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ARWA COFFEE Current | $243K – $610K | $35K | 4.0% | 1 |
| PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ | $633K – $4.9M | $35K | 5.0% | 1,112 |
| SCOOTER'S COFFEE | $955K – $1.5M | $40K | 6.0% | 825 |
| NOTHING BUNDT CAKES | $667K – $1.0M | $45K | 6.0% | 643 |
| GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES | $341K – $463K | $25K | 6.0% | 395 |
| 7 BREW | $894K – $2.2M | $35K | 4.5% | 297 |
Coffee & Bakery Average 37 franchises | $498K – $1.1M | $40K | 5.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 37 Coffee & Bakery franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for ARWA COFFEE franchisees (2025 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
9 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a ARWA COFFEE franchise ranges from $242,800 to $609,600. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.
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