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Dunn Brothers Coffee vs Cabin Coffee — which franchise is the better buy?

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	Dunn Brothers Coffee	Cabin Coffee
Disclosure honesty	B	C
Investment from	$448,600	$350,000
Total fees	9%	9%
Outlets	43	24
Lawsuits	0	0

Dunn Brothers Coffee: what their numbers say

2025 gross sales data for 26 drive-thru shops: average $571,901 (range $229,928–$1,104,217). Excluded 13 shops (1 new, 12 no drive-thru). 46% met/exceeded average.

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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