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THE HUMAN BEAN
The Human Bean franchise offers the right to operate espresso drive-thru stands specializing in the preparation and sale of espresso coffee, related beverages, and products. The business model involves granting licenses for single units or area developments, with initial investments ranging from $572,090 to $1,298,903, and relies on affiliates for company-owned operations while enforcing strict standards and specifications. It targets convenience-seeking customers, particularly coffee enthusiasts who prefer quick drive-thru service.
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Franchise Costs
1% of Adjusted Gross Sales Revenues (may increase up to 2%) + $325/mo PoS System + $80/mo Mobile App and Loyalty Rewards
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Historical financial performance data based on the sales of 155 franchised stores from Table 2 for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2025. Information also refers to historical data for 12 affiliate-owned stores from Table 1 for the same period.
* The OCR text describes the existence of financial performance data in 'Table 1' (for 12 affiliate-owned stores) and 'Table 2' (for 155 franchised stores) for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2025. However, the actual numerical data from these tables (e.g., specific revenue, profit, or EBITDA figures) was not provided in the OCR output. Therefore, all specific financial metrics are null.
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Unlock financial performance dataHow THE HUMAN BEAN Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
THE HUMAN BEAN Current | N/A | $35K | N/A | 176 |
| 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 THE HUMAN BEAN franchisees (2013 – 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.
56 SBA loans on record
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87 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
87 Contacts Available
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Litigation (Item 3)
Privacy rights violation claim related to website tracking pixel.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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As of the 2026 FDD, THE HUMAN BEAN has 176 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2002.
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