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DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE
Dunn Brothers Coffee franchises operate branded shops that roast coffee daily on-site using state-of-the-art micro-roasting techniques and sell high-quality fresh coffee, bakery items, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, wraps, desserts, and related food and beverages. Shops typically feature a drive-thru and serve customers via eat-in, take-out, and delivery options, with some multi-unit franchisees roasting centrally. The business model centers on franchising these shops to operators, targeting consumers seeking premium, freshly roasted coffee and convenient food options.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 3% ad fund + up to $1,000/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 26 franchised Shops that have a drive-thru and operated throughout the 2025 calendar year (the 'Data Set').
* Weighted average gross revenue was calculated from the provided quartile data: ((7 * $818,285) + (6 * $607,837) + (6 * $511,618) + (7 * $346,387)) / (7 + 6 + 6 + 7) = $571,901.31. This closely matches the $571,901 'Average Gross Sales' listed for 'All Qualifying Shops' in the table. No information on gross profit, net income, net profit, EBITDA, or operating expenses was found to estimate profit ranges.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $571,901
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Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Coffee & Bakery
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE Current | $449K – $728K | $30K | 5.0% | 39 |
| PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ | $633K – $4.9M | $35K | 5.0% | 1,112 |
| SCOOTER'S COFFEE | $1.2M – $1.3M | $40K | 6.0% | 882 |
| 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 39 franchises | $488K – $1.1M | $39K | 5.5% | – |
* 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
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE franchisees (2010 – 2022)
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.
37 SBA loans on record
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38 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
38 Contacts Available
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE franchise ranges from $448,600 to $728,400. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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