How much does a COTTI franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $259,170–$608,200, including a $10,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do COTTI franchise owners make?

COTTI discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a COTTI franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. COTTI scores F on disclosure honesty. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a COTTI franchise

Coffee Shop Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

Investment

$259,170–$608,200

Total fees

—

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchisor explicitly declines to provide financial performance representations or projections. No earnings data disclosed.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

New franchisor; zero system outlets as of 2025; no historical performance data.

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COTTI franchise — frequently asked

How much does a COTTI franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $259,170–$608,200, including a $10,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do COTTI franchise owners make?: COTTI discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the COTTI franchise failure rate?: New franchisor; zero system outlets as of 2025; no historical performance data.
Is a COTTI franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. COTTI scores F on disclosure honesty. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35686-202603-19 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with COTTI or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.