JUST LOVE COFFEE & CAFÉ

Financials start with a $39,000 franchise fee and total investment ranging $494,500-$759,500 per Item 7, fitting for build-outs in high-traffic strip malls or non-traditional spots. Ongoing costs hit 6% royalty plus 2% system development (brand fund) and $250-$1,000 monthly technology fee, keeping fees competitive against bigger coffee chains. Item 19 shines here: average gross sales at $521,270 and median $488,202 signal strong top-line performance, though prospective owners must factor in occupancy, labor, and food costs—typically 25-35% in this category—to gauge true profitability, potentially netting 15-20% EBITDA on mature units.

System health shows steady traction, expanding from 44 to 51 locations in 2024 (+16%) with 11 projected new units, bolstered by single-unit and area development deals. Just 2 corporate stores anchor the model, while 4 terminations and 3 transfers over the year hint at moderate churn—better than startups but a yellow flag versus top performers under 2%. This trajectory means scalable growth for aligned operators in coffee-loving markets, but vet local competition and fundraising reliance closely; the data screams opportunity if you thrive in fast-casual execution.