CABIN COFFEE CO.
Cabin Coffee Co. franchises enable operators to run artifact-themed coffee cafés and restaurants specializing in specialty coffees, coffee blends, other drinks, baked goods, soups, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, and related food items. The franchisor, Cabin Coffee Franchising, Inc., offers licenses for these businesses with initial franchise fees starting at $40,000 and training fees, targeting committed franchisees who may open multiple locations. Their products and services appeal to the general public without age restrictions, competing with chains like Starbucks, Caribou, and Dunn Brothers in various community sizes.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% ad fund (max $15,000/year local)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Actual historical performance of 19 Cabin Coffee franchisees having dine-in areas across specific states (Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Tennessee) achieved over calendar year 2024.
* The document provides a sales range for franchisees ($286,962.00 to $961,962) but does not provide an average, median, or segmented data (quartiles) to calculate these values. No profit, net income, or EBITDA figures or margins were provided.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How CABIN COFFEE CO. Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Coffee & Bakery
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CABIN COFFEE CO. Current | $350K – $2.0M | $40K | 6.0% | 22 |
| 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 CABIN COFFEE CO. franchisees (2011 – 2024)
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
22 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 |
22 Contacts Available
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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 CABIN COFFEE CO. franchise ranges from $350,000 to $2,000,000. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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