How much does a Creation Coffee franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $195,900–$563,000, including a $30,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Creation Coffee franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Creation Coffee scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Creation Coffee franchise

Coffee Shop Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

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

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$195,900–$563,000

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Creation Coffee worth it? How it compares to 17 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $195,900	cheaper than most (median $291,100)
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 8.3%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

Benchmarked against every coffee & donuts franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

2025 data from 4 company-owned outlets only. Gross sales $206K-$655K. No franchise outlet data provided. Excludes franchisee ongoing fees.

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

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero franchised outlets; 4 company-owned only. No franchisee performance history.

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Franchisor's framing: 2025 data from 4 company-owned outlets only. Gross sales $206K-$655K. No franchise outlet data …

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Creation Coffee franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Creation Coffee franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $195,900–$563,000, including a $30,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Creation Coffee franchise owners make?: 2025 data from 4 company-owned outlets only. Gross sales $206K-$655K. No franchise outlet data provided. Excludes franchisee ongoing fees. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Creation Coffee franchise failure rate?: Zero franchised outlets; 4 company-owned only. No franchisee performance history.
Is a Creation Coffee franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Creation Coffee scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Creation Coffee or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.