4/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

3 /10
Lower than 74% of peers
3 /10
Higher than 71% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
The franchise offered is for the operation of a DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE® shop at an authorized location. A DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE shop is a retail outlet in which you will use state of the art, micro-roasting techniques to allow you to produce daily, fresh-roasted, high-quality coffee and sell this coffee at the peak of its aromatic freshness. DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE shops also offer on-site baking and feature fresh bakery items such as breads and pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, wraps, desserts, and other food offerings.
Company Background
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE is a franchise for the operation of a coffee shop. Our team roasts the highest quality beans daily and offers fresh baked goods such as breads, pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, wraps, desserts and more. DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE has been providing our customers with high-quality products since 1962.
Franchise Opportunity
Coffee is a staple in many homes and offices, but it's hard to find the time and energy to make great coffee at home. Dunn Brothers Coffee shops are a great place for busy people to grab high-quality coffee quickly. The shop offers a range of fresh baked goods, sandwiches, salads and more that can be enjoyed on site or taken away with you. A franchise from Dunn Brothers will give you access to the tools needed to open your own thriving cafe business. Our franchisees enjoy full training in all aspects of running their businesses including equipment operation, menu development, marketing strategies and customer service skills. We'll help you develop your brand identity through our trademarked recipes as well as provide ongoing support during the life of your business so that you can focus on serving customers delicious drinks made with only top-quality ingredients.
Corporate Structure
Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising, Inc. is a Minnesota corporation incorporated on November 20, 1998 as Ceefay Franchising, Inc. They changed their name to Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising, Inc. in 2001. Their principal business address is 111 3rd Avenue South, Suite 130, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2524. They have offered DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE franchises directly or through a license agreement since April 1999.

Earnings Transparency

7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Food Retail (Grocery, Specialty Foods) Industry

$619,486 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2021

$619,486
$485,562
Industry Low
$926,248
Industry High

Franchisee Attrition

3 /10
This franchise's rate of attrition in 2019 of 10.81% was Slightly Lower than the 11% in the Food Retail (Grocery, Specialty Foods) industry. Generally speaking, a higher rate of attrition represents a less stable franchise system and a lower rate of attrition indicates a more successful system
What's Included in franchise attrition?
We define the franchisee attrition rate as the sum of terminations, re-acquisitions by franchisor, non-renewals, and ceased operations, divided by the number of outlest at the start of the year. It is a strong indicator of the strength of the underlying operating model

Franchise Types Available

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Distribution of Dunn Brothers Coffee Franchisees

Dunn Brothers Coffee Franchise System Development in 2021

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Dunn Brothers Coffee business?
Franchisees typically require at least $539 to $808 investment to get their Dunn Brothers Coffee business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Dunn Brothers Coffee?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $50 in fees directly to Dunn Brothers Coffee in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Dunn Brothers Coffee franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Dunn Brothers Coffee business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Dunn Brothers Coffee unit is approximately $619,486. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Dunn Brothers Coffee unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Dunn Brothers Coffee franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 15 year contract initially. The renewal length is 15 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

3 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $539,600 to $808,960 which is Much Higher than the $0 to $0 average in the Food Retail (Grocery, Specialty Foods) industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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