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Delah Coffee

Delah Coffee

Delah Coffee franchises operate coffee shops specializing in traditional Yemeni coffee, teas, cakes, and other menu items offered for on-premises dining, carryout, catering, and delivery. The franchisor, Delah Coffee Franchising, LLC, offers single-unit shop franchises and multi-unit development agreements for 3-5 shops within designated territories, licensing a proprietary system that includes approved products, supplies, trademarks, and operational procedures outlined in confidential manuals. Their business model targets high-traffic retail locations such as strip shopping centers, appealing to customers seeking unique Yemeni-inspired beverages and treats.

3locations
$337K–$494K
Since 2025
Food & BeveragePleasanton, CAwww.delahcoffee.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$35,000
Initial Investment
$337,300 – $494,000
Royalty Rate
4.50%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$500

4.5% royalty + up to 2% brand development fund + up to $500/mo technology fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$961,880.33
Average Net Profit
$176,171.67
Average Gross Profit
$389,986.33

Data Based On: 3 company-owned outlets (San Francisco #1, Oakland W. Grand Ave., San Francisco #2 Sansome) reporting financial data for the 2025 Calendar Year.

* Calculated average gross revenue, average gross profit, and average net profit for three company-owned outlets (San Francisco #1, Oakland W. Grand Ave., San Francisco #2 Sansome) based on their reported financial data for the 2025 Calendar Year. Average gross profit is based on 'Direct Gross Profit' (Gross Sales less Food Cost, Paper Goods Cost, and Direct Labor Cost). Average net profit is based on 'Direct Gross Profit Less Disclosed Expenses and Select Franchise Related Expenses'. The best guess profit range is derived from these two calculated averages.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $961,880

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How Delah Coffee Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Delah Coffee
Current
$337K – $494K$35K4.5%3
PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ$633K – $4.9M$35K5.0%1,112
SCOOTER'S COFFEE$1.2M – $1.3M$40K6.0%882
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES$667K – $1.0M$45K6.0%643
7 BREW$941K – $2.3M$35K7.0%578
GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES$341K – $463K$25K6.0%395
Coffee & Bakery Average
39 franchises
$490K – $1.1M$39K5.6%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 39 Coffee & Bakery franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1California
2
2Illinois
1

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Franchisee Contacts

1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

1 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Dispute with the Attorney General of the State of Illinois regarding unregistered franchise sales.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
3
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
9

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Delah Coffee franchise ranges from $337,300 to $494,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.5% of gross sales.