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Dunkin vs Cabin Coffee — which franchise is the better buy?

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DunkinCabin Coffee
Disclosure honestyBC
Investment from$142,000$350,000
Total fees10.9%9%
Outlets8,78024
Lawsuits90

Dunkin: what their numbers say

Historical 2025 AUVs for 7,010 franchised restaurants. Median AUV $1,297,694; 45% above average. Excludes new, closed, part-time outlets.

Cabin Coffee: what their numbers say

Sales range $286,962-$961,962 for brick-and-mortar stores (2024). Excludes grocery locations. Based on 19 franchisees with 3+ years operation. No future performance assurance.

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