How much does a Cabin Coffee Co. franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $350,000–$2,000,000, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Cabin Coffee Co. franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Cabin Coffee Co. scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Cabin Coffee Co. franchise

Coffee Shop Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$350,000–$2,000,000

Total fees

9% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

2 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Cabin Coffee Co. worth it? How it compares to 17 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	9% of sales	steeper than 75% of coffee & donuts franchises
Startup cost	from $350,000	pricier than 65% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	8.3% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Sales range $286,962–$961,962 (2024, 21 franchisees, dine-in only). Excludes grocery store locations. 3+ year established outlets. No future performance guarantees.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2 outlets ceased operations 2023-2024. 0 terminations. Minimal transfers (1 in 2024).

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Cabin Coffee Co. franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Cabin Coffee Co. franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $350,000–$2,000,000, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Cabin Coffee Co. franchise owners make?: Sales range $286,962–$961,962 (2024, 21 franchisees, dine-in only). Excludes grocery store locations. 3+ year established outlets. No future performance guarantees. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Cabin Coffee Co. franchise failure rate?: 2 outlets ceased operations 2023-2024. 0 terminations. Minimal transfers (1 in 2024).
Is a Cabin Coffee Co. franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Cabin Coffee Co. scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Cabin Coffee Co. or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.