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TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee franchises operate mobile businesses using proprietary Beverage Entertainment Vehicles (BEVs) equipped with a patented self-service Creation Station system to sell coffees, teas, and related products. Franchisees serve the general public at high-traffic locations, events, festivals, sports leagues, schools, corporate events, parties, and fundraisers, with options for fixed-location operations in some cases. The business model is mobile and home-based, targeting broad consumer markets in competitive food and beverage sectors with catering and on-site services.
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Franchise Costs
Fixed annual royalty of $3,000 (years 1-2), $4,000 (years 3-6), $5,000 (years 7-10) + $1,000/yr brand fund + $600/yr technology + $35/mo KonaOS + $18/mo email + $20/mo monitor + $333-$700/mo insurance
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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What if a mobile coffee franchise could nearly double its footprint in a single year, leveraging a patented self-service system for events and high-traffic spots? Travelin' Tom's Coffee, a fresh spin-off from the Kona Ice empire, promises flexibility with home-based operations and broad market appeal. Yet without Item 19 earnings data, does this rocket-ship growth mask profitability risks or signal a breakout opportunity?
Entry costs for Travelin' Tom's Coffee hit $201,840-$255,325 total investment per Item 7, including a modest $15,000 franchise fee—lower than many food truck peers averaging $100K-$400K. Royalties stand out as unusually low and fixed: $3,000 annually in years 1-2, scaling to $4,000 (years 3-6) and $5,000 (years 7-10), plus $1,000 brand fund, $600 tech fee, and minor monthly charges totaling under $1,200/yr extra. This capped structure beats percentage-based royalties (typically 5-8% of sales) in beverages, potentially boosting margins if volumes ramp up via BEVs at festivals, schools, and corporates.
System momentum screams health: from 139 units in 2023 to 258 in 2024 (+86% surge), with 75 projected openings and just 7 transfers signaling stability since 2021 launch. No Item 19 disclosure leaves revenue opaque—critical in competitive food trucks where averages hover $300K-$600K AUV but vary wildly by location hustle. Backed by Kona Ice TopCo (3 corporates), this model's event focus offers low overhead vs. brick-and-mortar, but success hinges on operator grind in saturated mobile F&B. Weigh the growth trajectory against undisclosed financials before committing.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 86% of Food Truck franchises
- #1 largest franchise system in Food Truck
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE Current | $202K – $255K | $15K | N/A | 258 |
| DONUTNV | $190K – $273K | $60K | N/A | 142 |
| Frios | $72K – $91K | $38K | N/A | 108 |
| Cousins Maine Lobster | $194K – $651K | $40K | 8.0% | 65 |
| Wild Bill's | $156K – $215K | $40K | 0.0% | 14 |
| On the Hook Fish and Chips | $619K – $1.1M | $50K | 7.0% | 3 |
Food Truck Average 7 franchises | $227K – $393K | $39K | 7.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 7 Food Truck 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
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352 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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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 TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE franchise ranges from $201,840 to $255,325. This includes a franchise fee of $15,000.
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