ZIGGI'S COFFEE
Ziggi’s Coffee franchises the operation of specialty coffee shops in drive-thru or café with drive-thru formats that sell gourmet coffee, espresso, tea, fruit smoothies, dirty soda drinks, energy drinks, fresh sandwiches, wraps, other food and drinks, plus packaged coffee and merchandise. Franchisees use the franchisor's trademarks, systems, and methods to operate standardized outlets emphasizing fresh, local ingredients and diverse flavors. The business targets coffee enthusiasts and convenience-oriented customers in a highly competitive market including chains like Starbucks and independents.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 1% marketing & technology + $400-450/mo fixed tech fees (loyalty, online ordering, location mgmt, LMS)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 90 franchised outlets operating for the entire calendar year 2025 (55 Drive Thru and 35 Café with Drive Thru models) for revenue data. 6 affiliate-owned units (4 Drive Thru and 2 Café with Drive Thru models) operating for the entire calendar year 2025 were used for adjusted gross profit data as these tables contain supplemental disclosures to show royalty fees that would be paid if affiliates operated as franchisees.
* Average gross revenue calculated as a weighted average of the average annual total sales for 55 Drive Thru franchised outlets ($836,537) and 35 Café with Drive Thru franchised outlets ($836,010) from Tables C and D. Median gross revenue calculated as a weighted average of the median annual total sales for these two groups ($793,853 and $904,212 respectively). Revenue top quartile is the highest 'High' value from Table C ($1,490,573). Revenue bottom quartile is the lowest 'Low' value from Table D ($262,985). Average gross profit is the average of the 'Adjusted Gross Profits' for 4 Drive Thru affiliate units ($335,505, $372,126, $318,247, $240,030) and 2 Café with Drive Thru affiliate units ($134,624, $197,739) from Tables A and B, as these figures include royalty fees that would be paid by franchisees.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $836,332
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ZIGGI'S COFFEE Franchise Analysis
In the cutthroat coffee wars, Ziggi's Coffee stands out with drive-thru dominance and Item 19 financial disclosures that paint a picture of steady performance amid explosive expansion plans. But whispers of franchisee discontent in recent arbitrations raise eyebrows—does the data back the hype or hide pitfalls? Unlock the numbers to see if this could brew your next big investment.
Item 7 lays out initial investments from $315,830 to $2,093,361, covering buildout for drive-thru or café formats, equipment, and inventory, with a $40,000 franchise fee. Ongoing fees hit 6% royalty plus 1% brand/ad fund, plus $400-450 monthly tech fees for loyalty programs and online ordering. Item 19 shines brightly: average gross revenue clocks $836,332 across units, with median at $836,770—tight spread signaling consistency, not outliers. No EBITDA disclosed, but these toplines in a Starbucks-saturated market suggest solid traffic from smoothies, dirty sodas, and local eats.
System health metrics reveal momentum: 107 franchised locations (8 corporate) grew 15% from 93 in 2024, with 186 projected new units signaling aggressive scaling. Just 2 terminations and 8 transfers indicate stability, backed by 56 SBA loans averaging $829,755—lenders clearly buy in. Yet Item 20 notes one pending franchisee arbitration alleging fraud and support lapses (2026), plus two franchisor claims against ex-owners (2025). For investors, the revenue stability and growth trajectory tempt, but vet support claims closely; this isn't a sleepy indie—it's a high-octane play demanding operational grit.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How ZIGGI'S COFFEE Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Coffee & Bakery
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ZIGGI'S COFFEE Current | $316K – $2.1M | $40K | 6.0% | 107 |
| 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 38 franchises | $495K – $1.1M | $40K | 5.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 38 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
+11 more states
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SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for ZIGGI'S COFFEE franchisees (2018 – 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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Franchisee Contacts
133 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One pending arbitration by franchisees alleging fraud, misrepresentation, and failure to provide support (filed 2026); two arbitrations by franchisor against former franchisees for breach of contract and collection of amounts due (filed 2025).
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a ZIGGI'S COFFEE franchise ranges from $315,830 to $2,093,361. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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