INVESTMENT

The Seattle’s Best Coffee Investment

The chart below briefly outlines the estimated initial investment to open a Seattle’s Best Coffee location. Because we offer a variety of site configurations—cafe and kiosks—we have opportunities at a number of investment levels.


Category Estimated Amount for a Cafe

Franchise Fee ............................................... The franchise fee for each Seattle’s Best Coffee cafe is $30,000 per cafe. Multi-unit discounts available, see FAQ for details.
Real Estate and
Leasehold Improvements		 ............................................... Variable
Design and Development Fee ............................................... $2,300
Casework ............................................... $55,000 to $95,000
Equipment, Furniture and Signs ............................................... $80,000 to $150,000
Opening Supplies and Inventory ............................................... $10,000 to $20,000
Initial Promotional Supplies and Inventory ............................................... $2,000 to $3,000
Security Deposits ............................................... $5,000 to $12,000
Business Licenses and Professional Fees ............................................... $2,000 to $10,000
Point-of-Sale System ............................................... $15,000 to $22,000
Grand Opening Promotion ............................................... $7,500
Initial Training ............................................... $2,500 to $5,000
Utility Deposits ............................................... $2,000 to $3,000
Insurance ............................................... $2,000 to $5,000
Site Evaluation ............................................... $3,000 to $4,000
Additional Funds – 3 Months ............................................... $50,000 to $75,000

Total Investment

$181,835 to $445,035
(range stated for kiosk to full cafe excludes Real Estate and Improvements )