The real numbers on owning a Delah Coffee Franchising LLC franchise
Delah Coffee Franchising LLC - Coffee Shop Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★☆☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5
Investment
$337,300–$494,000
Total fees
5.5% of sales
Outlets
6
Closure signals
1 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
1
Is Delah Coffee Franchising LLC worth it? How it compares to 17 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
5.5% of sales
lower than most (median 7.5%)
Startup cost
from $337,300
about average (median $291,100)
Disclosure honesty
Grade C
typical for the category
Closure rate
16.7% of outlets
worse than 80% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits
1
more litigious than 67% of peers
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
Company-owned outlet data for 2024-2025 showing Gross Sales, Direct Gross Profit, and select expenses. Does not include new franchisee data; lacks operational franchise outlet performance.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
One company-owned outlet closed in 2025; no franchisee data available for performance assessment.
Legal history (Item 3)
1 matters disclosed.
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How much does a Delah Coffee Franchising LLC franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $337,300–$494,000, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Delah Coffee Franchising LLC franchise owners make?
Company-owned outlet data for 2024-2025 showing Gross Sales, Direct Gross Profit, and select expenses. Does not include new franchisee data; lacks operational franchise outlet performance. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Delah Coffee Franchising LLC franchise failure rate?
One company-owned outlet closed in 2025; no franchisee data available for performance assessment.
Is a Delah Coffee Franchising LLC franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Delah Coffee Franchising LLC scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 5.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. 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 Delah Coffee Franchising LLC or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.