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TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE

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.

331locations
$185K–$265K
Since 2021
Food & BeverageFlorence, KYKona Ice TopCo, LLCwww.travelintomscoffeetruck.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$15,000
Initial Investment
$185,121 – $265,325
Royalty Rate
N/A
Brand Fund
N/A
Fixed Monthly Fees
$100 – $200

No explicit percentage-based royalty or brand fund. Fixed fees include $18/mo email, $16/mo Google Voice, $50/mo technology fee, and $35/mo KonaOS software.

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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How TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE Compares

Key Insights

  • #2 largest franchise system in Food Truck
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE
Current
$185K – $265K$15KN/A331
KONA ICE$115K – $229K$15KN/A1,929
DONUTNV$190K – $273K$60KN/A142
Frios$72K – $91K$38KN/A108
Cousins Maine Lobster$194K – $651K$40K8.0%78
Wild Bill's$110K – $256K$50KN/A20
Food Truck Average
9 franchises
$173K – $326K$33K7.5%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 9 Food Truck 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
1TX
41
2GA
22
3OH
21
4IN
21
5FL
18
6PA
15
7MO
14
8CA
14
9KY
13
10IL
12
11AL
12
12MD
11
13NC
10
14MI
10
15TN
9

+26 more states

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Franchisee Contacts

231 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

231 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

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
13
Transfers
15
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
16

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE franchise ranges from $185,121 to $265,325. This includes a franchise fee of $15,000.